Chicago Lighthouse Industries
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/2016
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 47-5665042
Organization Overview
Chicago Lighthouse Industries is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Chicago Lighthouse Industries employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Lighthouse Industries is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Chicago Lighthouse Industries generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES PROVIDES REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SEE SCHEDULE O) FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BLINDNESS AND/OR VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, THROUGH ITS MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURING PROGRAM PROVIDES REHABILITATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED AT VARIOUS PACKAGING AND ASSEMBLY JOBS, IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOTH PLANNERS AND CLOCKS FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER COMMERCIAL MARKETS. THE WORKERS ASSEMBLE AND PACKAGE FOOTRESTS, BACKRESTS AND MONITOR ARMS, AND PACKAGE COOKING THERMOMETERS FOR THE FEDERAL MARKET, AS WELL. DURING FY21, 26 PEOPLE WITH VISUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES WERE PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CMS) PROGRAM OPERATES IN ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES OPERATES AS A SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, EMPLOYING TRAINED CONTRACT CLOSEOUT SPECIALISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DE-OBLIGATING UNSPENT FUNDS FOR THE MILITARY, THROUGH THE CLOSEOUT PROCESS. DURING FY21, 5 PEOPLE WITH VISUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS VETERANS, WERE PROVIDED JOBS IN THIS PROGRAM.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE CONTRACTS PROVIDE JOBS FOR QUALIFIED PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED, WITH CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES MAINTAINING RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING AND HIRING FOR THESE POSITIONS AND MANAGING SUCH CONTRACTS, AT OFFSITE LOCATIONS. THOSE EMPLOYED ARE PAID BY CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES. THE WORK IS PERFORMED IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, WHERE EMPLOYEES OF CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE INDUSTRIES ARE ENGAGED IN JANITORIAL, AND WAREHOUSING ACTIVITIES, FULFILLING THE REQUIREMENTS OF TWO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE CONTRACTS.DURING FY21, 6 PEOPLE WITH VISUAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES WERE PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT UNDER THESE CONTRACTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Meehan Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Theodore Mazola Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Szlyk PHD President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ted Wecker Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pamela Tully Evp & COO | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Alisa Brill Evp & CFO (as Of 09/2020) | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $796,295 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,068 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $798,363 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,215,385 |
| Investment income | $6 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $994,836 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,008,590 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,766,036 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,300 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,153 |
| Payroll taxes | $316,398 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,609 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $85,659 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,371 |
| Office expenses | $216,294 |
| Information technology | $2,962 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,453 |
| Travel | $4,401 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,012 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,828,976 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $408,062 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $614,678 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $560,637 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,142 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $75,708 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,666,227 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $279,551 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $279,551 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,386,676 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,666,227 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Chicago Lighthouse Industries has recieved totaling $390.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $390 |
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|---|---|---|
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Central Missouri Community Action Columbia, MO | $7,094,173 | $19,692,460 |
Wheeler Mission Ministries Inc Indianapolis, IN | $56,135,021 | $28,744,599 |
Daniel Boone Community Action Agency Inc Manchester, KY | $8,884,267 | $15,954,203 |
Interlocal Community Action Program Inc New Castle, IN | $2,890,464 | $16,696,928 |
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Naperville, IL | $11,205,502 | $18,895,989 |
Wabash Center Inc Lafayette, IN | $13,437,721 | $16,787,564 |
Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency Inc Olive Hill, KY | $1,572,064 | $16,034,107 |
Chaddock Quincy, IL | $570,922 | $15,390,482 |