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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CHICAGO LIGHTS.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,507,544
Total expenses
$2,172,617
Contributions and grants received
$2,594,398
Grants paid
$179,205
Program service revenue
$37,852
Investment income
$12,568
Other revenue
-$137,274
Total assets, end of year
$1,601,541
Total liabilities, end of year
$60,673
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,540,868
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,670,302
Management and general expenses
$231,901
Fundraising expenses
$270,414
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,670,302

Program services were 76.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $387,038

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,207,360

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $275,991

  • 2a · Program service revenue: URBAN FARMS

    total $19,155 · related or exempt $19,155

  • 2b · Program service revenue: SUMMER DAY CAMP

    total $18,697 · related or exempt $18,697

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $12,568 · excluded $12,568

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $130,271

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $387,038

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $267,545

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$137,274 · excluded -$137,274

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $179,205 · program services $179,205

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $159,740 · program services $63,896 · management and general $95,844

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,153,582 · program services $936,262 · management and general $22,058 · fundraising $195,262

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $10,769 · program services $6,776 · fundraising $3,993

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $188,497 · program services $131,015 · management and general $9,159 · fundraising $48,323

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $95,901 · program services $73,680 · management and general $8,455 · fundraising $13,766

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $20,940 · management and general $20,940

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $57,088 · program services $12,974 · management and general $44,027 · fundraising $87

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $10,462 · management and general $2,678 · fundraising $7,784

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $40,659 · program services $40,659

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $98,082 · program services $94,249 · management and general $3,773 · fundraising $60

  • 20 · Interest

    total $24,958 · management and general $24,421 · fundraising $537

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $28,702 · program services $28,702

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATIO

    total $103,830 · program services $102,884 · management and general $546 · fundraising $400

  • 24b · Other expenses: MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT

    total $202 · fundraising $202

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,650 · end of year $703,528

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $699,662 · end of year $268,602

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $75,000

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $67,887 · end of year $29,534

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $129,368

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $117,697

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $121,769 · end of year $11,671

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $81,396

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $295,736 · end of year $506,810

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $25,174 · end of year $14,283

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $31,589 · end of year $46,390

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $851,842 · end of year $1,320,140

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $354,099 · end of year $220,728

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

CHICAGO LIGHTS BUILDS BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHICAGO'S YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHICAGO'S YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS.

  • CHICAGO LIGHTS TUTORING MATCHES 300 STUDENTS ONE TO ONE WITH CARING VOLUNTEER MENTORS TO HELP THEM BUILD ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND PURSUE MEANINGFUL CAREERS.

    Expenses $602,448 · Grants $105,146

  • THE CHICAGO LIGHTS SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER HELPS 1,173 ADULTS ACHIEVE INDIVIDUAL GOALS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND ENRICHMENT GROUPS, PLUS APPOINTMENTS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER RESOURCES.

    Expenses $518,136 · Grants $74,059

  • THE CHICAGO LIGHTS URBAN FARM IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING A THOUGHTFUL AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL, AFFORDABLE, AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN PRODUCE. IT ALSO PROVIDES A SAFE SANCTUARY AND PROGRAMS FOR 252 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO LEARN ABOUT URBAN AGRICULTURE.

    Expenses $343,746 · Revenue $19,155

  • CHICAGO LIGHTS SUMMER DAY BRIDGES THE SUMMER LEARNING AND SAFETY GAP FOR 100 STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-6 BY ENGAGING THEM IN A SIX-WEEK, FULLDAY PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ACADEMIC AND ARTS CLASSES, OUTDOOR RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS, AND A DYNAMIC FINAL PERFORMANCE WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY THE STUDENTS.

    Expenses $205,972 · Revenue $18,697

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Stacy Jackson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $159,741
    From this org
    $143,796
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,945
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $143,796
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $13,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,945
    Filer's total
    $159,741
  • Nicholas Vanderschie

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Amanda Felt

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cindy Hull

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Marcus Mason-Vivit

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cassandra L Book

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Justin Epps

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Kimbell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Naresh Koka

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Andrew McGaan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Beth Truett

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gretchen Van Natta

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nalini I Durgana

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ashley Goggins

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Theresa E Mintle

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Halle Miroglotta

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mark H Nelson

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Justin Prevost-Schultz

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Caryn Borg-Breen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Roosevelt Haywood III

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jerry Latherow

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I LINE 3
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ANNUAL RAISES, ETC.) ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND BOARD.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHICAGO

    501(C)(3) · CHURCH · IL

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202443209349304229

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