Human Services : Social Services
The Chicago Lighthouse
Since 1906, seeing what's possible
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (62.45) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 78.3% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 15.1% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 6.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.12 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (32.83) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 10.7% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 9.6% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.67 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (29.62) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
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Contact Information
The Chicago Lighthouse
1850 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
tel: (312) 666-1331
fax: (312) 243-8539
TTY: (312) 666-8874
EIN: 36-2169139
Chairman
William Conaghan
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Kesteloot | President/Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $160,143 | 0.88% |
Mission
Founded in 1906, The Chicago Lighthouse is a comprehensive private rehabilitation and educational facility dedicated to assisting children, youth and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled by providing the highest quality educational, clinical, vocational and rehabilitation services. Many programs were firsts in the Midwest: the first Low Vision Clinic, the first Center for Blind and Multi-Disabled Children, the first Adaptive Technology Center for computer users. Through its comprehensive range of programs and services, the Chicago Lighthouse respects personal dignity and partners with individuals to enhance independent living and self-sufficiency.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Lighthouse - IL | 62.45 | |
| Blind Childrens Center - CA | 59.36 | |
| John Tracy Clinic - CA | 56.75 | |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - FL | 68.39 | |
| Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired - PA | 62.25 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Lighthouse - IL | 62.45 | |
| Heritage for the Blind - NY | 19.56 | 0 Stars |
| National Federation of the Blind - MD | 51.53 | |
| American Foundation for the Blind - NY | 49.71 |  |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - FL | 68.39 | |
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