Public Charity

THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Based in CHICAGO, IL, THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $60.1M in revenue, $54.1M in expenses, $53.0M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 123 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $7.4M.

EIN: 362169139 CHICAGO, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$60.1M
Total Expenses$54.1M
Total Assets$53.0M
Grant Records123
Funding Total$7.4M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

ESTABLISHED IN 1906, THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE IS A LEADER, INNOVATOR, AND ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, VETERANS AND THOSE WHO HAVE ADDITIONAL DISABILITIES. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)WE OFFER EXPERT LOW VISION CARE, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND MANY OTHER SERVICES THAT COMPRISE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF WRAP AROUND SUPPORT. AS A RESULT, OUR BROAD ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TOUCH EVERY LIFE STAGE. IN ADDITION, OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT THAT OUR CLIENTS NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, BUILD THEIR RESILIENCY, OVERCOME ISOLATION, AND LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES.

Officers & Directors

DIRECTOR Andre Fair
DIRECTOR Beena Joseph Mba
DIRECTOR Bruce Hague
SECRETARY Caroline Grossinger
TREASURER David J Huber Cfp
DIRECTOR Donald D Duncan Mba Cpa Cfa Cfp

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Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$1,248,628 9 grants
HUMAN SERVICES
$738,028 12 grants
UNRESTRICTED
$586,561 4 grants
Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support
$535,933 7 grants
Unrestricted
$371,392 4 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $60.1M $54.1M $53.0M
2024 $45.4M $43.7M $46.8M
2023 $39.7M $39.6M $42.9M
2022 $50.3M $39.3M $40.7M
2021 $42.6M $38.0M $37.6M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $42.6M to $60.1M (+41%), with total assets most recently reported at $53.0M.

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