The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired
CHICAGO, IL · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired
$5.9M in foundation grants on record from 88 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $938K | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $807K | 4 |
| Network for Good | $399K | 3 |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | $368K | 4 |
| National Assoc of Blind Merchants | $345K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $314K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $265K | 5 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | $210K | 2 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $180K | 3 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $165K | 5 |
Leadership
JANET SZLYK PHD (Principal officer)
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