From public IRS filings
CHICAGO LIGHTS
CHICAGO, IL · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
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
8021%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds CHICAGO LIGHTS
$2M in foundation grants on record from 37 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $376K | 8 |
| Forefront | $325K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $295K | 2 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Group | $180K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $76K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $68K | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $44K | 4 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $33K | 1 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $16K | 1 |
| Soles4souls | $12K | 2 |
Leadership
MARK H NELSON — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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