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Chicago Lights
CHICAGO, IL · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
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Mission
BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHICAGO'S YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.6M
Total expenses
$2.3M
Total assets
$2M
Program expense ratio
80%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Chicago Lights
$3.2M in foundation grants on record from 62 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $523K | 4 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $376K | 8 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Group | $330K | 2 |
| Caerus Foundation | $275K | 6 |
| Forefront | $175K | 2 |
| Kla Samaritan Foundation Inc Co First | $120K | 4 |
| M A & G A Ackerman Memorial Fund | $110K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $107K | 6 |
| Dancing Skies Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Greer Foundation | $85K | 1 |
Leadership
MARK H NELSON — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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