Lighthouse Foundation Of Chicagoland is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (A01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lighthouse Foundation Of Chicagoland employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse Foundation Of Chicagoland 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 12/2023, Lighthouse Foundation Of Chicagoland generated $1.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $730.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 64.3% per year over the past 3 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION OF CHICAGOLAND (LF) IS A BLACK LGBTQ+-LED MULTIRACIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES JUSTICE FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ACROSS CHICAGOLAND THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION OF CHICAGOLAND (LF) IS A BLACK LGBTQ+-LED, MULTIRACIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES JUSTICE FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ PEOPLE THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT. IN 2022, WE ENGAGED 1180 PEOPLE THROUGH 37 COMMUNITY EVENTS AS PART OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:THE BLACK QUEER EQUITY INDEX (BQEI) IS A BLACK LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY-LED PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT TO ADDRESS HEALTH INEQUITIES THROUGH IMPROVING NONPROFIT WORKPLACES. WE HOSTED OUR FIRST BQEI HAPPY HOUR FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ NONPROFIT STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS. WE ALSO BEGAN PLANNING OUR INAUGURAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE.LIFE GROUPS ARE PEER-TO-PEER GROUPS THAT MET REGULARLY TO FOSTER COMMUNITY FOR TWO MARGINALIZED SUB COMMUNITIES (20-30 YEAR OLDS AND 50+).OUR COALITION OF ACCOMPLICES FOR RACIAL EQUITY (CARE) IS MADE UP OF 16 CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. CARE HELPED TO ORGANIZE A FUNDRAISER, BRUNCH, AND REVIVAL TO MOBILIZE ACCOMPLICES IN SUPPORT OF THE BQEI. WE HOSTED OUR FIRST SELF-CARE RECHARGE WHERE WE FACILITATED FOR BIPOC LGBTQ+ CHICAGOANS HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE RENEWAL SERVICES WITH BLACK LGBTQ+ VENDORS. WE HOSTED WE DECIDED TO SPREAD BLACK QUEER PRIDE (BQP) OVER SEVERAL EVENTS THE YEAR AS A CELEBRATION OF BLACK LGBTQ+ CULTURE AND A WAY TO PAY GIG WORKERS WHO WERE HARD HIT BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THIS INCLUDED OUR SKATE PARTY, THE LARGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR WITH 157 PARTICIPANTS.OUR BLACK QUEER CAUCUS MET MONTHLY TO PLAN EVENTS. FROM LGBTQ FAMILY PLAY DATE, TO BI/PAN SOCIAL AND ACCESSIBLE SEX FOR ALL BODIES, THESE EVENTS FOSTERED EMPOWERMENT, SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS, AND COMMUNITY AS A DETERMINANT OF HEALTH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karlyn Meyer Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allen Womble Director | Trustee | 40 | $67,550 |
Michael Stone Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamie Frazier Founder And Executive Dire | Officer | 40 | $87,067 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,680 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $253,574 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $754,654 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,021,908 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $850 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,022,758 |
| 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. | $154,617 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,413 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $337,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,978 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,305 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,880 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $65,967 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,539 |
| Office expenses | $22,892 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,376 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $81,171 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $275 |
| Total functional expenses | $730,807 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $188,989 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $287,574 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $476,563 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,702 |
| 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 | $128,434 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $140,136 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $286,427 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
| 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 | $476,563 |