Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1850 W Roosevelt Road
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Chicago, IL60608
D Employer identification number

36-2169139
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 37,948,788
F Name and address of principal officer:
Janet Szlyk PhD
1850 W Roosevelt Road
Chicago,IL60608
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.thechicagolighthouse.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1906
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Chicago Lighthouse, a not for profit agency, strives to provide quality educational, clinical, rehabilitation and vocational services to people who are blind, visually impaired, or multi-disabled.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 39
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 37
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 297
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 323
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 10,815
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -8,192
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,233,918 7,217,600
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,661,133 5,040,376
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 299,892 1,497,077
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 529,652 601,029
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 12,724,595 14,356,082
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 51,503 107,145
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 8,065,121 8,396,112
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 1,140 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet988,667    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 6,856,687 6,542,052
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,974,451 15,045,309
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -2,249,856 -689,227
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 33,114,319 30,921,444
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,136,959 4,376,643
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 28,977,360 26,544,801
Part II
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Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Established in 1906, The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired serves as a leader, innovator, and advocate. The Chicago Lighthouse, a nonprofit organization, opens doors to opportunities, choices, jobs, and independence for people of all ages who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind and multi-disabled.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,351,752 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,086,347 )
Vision Rehabilitation and Research: The Sandy and Rick Forsythe Center for Comprehensive Vision Care, The Bergman Institute for Psychological Support, as well as The Pangere Center for Inherited Retinal Diseases, provide comprehensive diagnostic, rehabilitative, clinical, psychological, optometric and ophthalmological services, as well as research, in the field of low vision. Services are provided to patients of all ages at The Lighthouse and at a number of satellite locations within the Chicago-land area. Doctors and therapists are specifically trained in the field of Low Vision. Funded in part through private fees, Medicare and other insurance reimbursements, services are also available regardless of one's ability to pay, due to the generosity of a number of grants to support this effort. In conjunction with the exam process, various adaptive devices and/or glasses may be tested for usefulness to the patient and purchase of such items might be encouraged as part of the patient's rehabilitative program. Appropriate training on the use of such devices is also provided. A Tools for Living Store has been designed to ensure ease of mobility and browsing for customers who are blind or visually impaired and includes independent living aids, speech/large print electronics, and other like products. It is a natural extension of the Low Vision Service and provides convenience shopping for patients and family members. The Low Vision area also engages in cutting edge research activities to develop new methods of vision rehabilitation. During FY12, patients, participants, and consumers numbered 5,471.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,199,544 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,961 )
The Instructional Materials Center for the State of Illinois is administered by The Chicago Lighthouse, funded through the Illinois State Board of Education, as well as an in-kind grant from the American Printing House for the Blind. This project supplies large print and Braille text books and adaptive equipment to school age students within the State of Illinois, who are blind or visually impaired. These items are ordered by the student's school district and are provided free of charge. Adaptive equipment, such as CCTVs, Braille printers, talking and large screen software is loaned upon request, as well. This enhances children with visual disabilities in their educational pursuits, from their first school years through high school graduation. 4,710 students received books, equipment or supplies during FY12.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,334,926 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,581,977 )
Service Contracts provide jobs for qualified people who are blind or visually impaired, with The Lighthouse maintaining responsibility for recruiting, training and hiring for these positions and managing such contracts, both offsite and at The Chicago Lighthouse. Those employed are paid by The Lighthouse. Also included in this area of programming is a contract with the State of Illinois to provide Recipient Identification Numbers for various social service agencies within the state. This contract provides employment for people with visual impairments, as well as an avenue for internships in the customer service field. During FY12, 38 people with visual impairments maintained employment via these contracts.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 5,606,513 including grants of $ 107,145 ) (Revenue $ 2,949,806 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 11,492,735
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
54
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
297
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
39
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
37
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
IL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
MARY LYNNE JANUSZEWSKI
1850 W ROOSEVELT ROAD
Chicago,IL60608
(312) 997-3664
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Boykin Richard
Director
 1.0 X                
(2) Brint David
Director
 1.0 X                
(3) Brooks-Tully Pamela
Director
 1.0 X                
(4) Carroll Thomas
Director
 1.0 X                
(5) Chapman Warren
Asst. Treasurer
 1.0 X   X            
(6) Chanen Franklin
Director
 1.0 X                
(7) Clarke Robert
Director
 1.0 X                
(8) Cohen Anida Cookie
Director
 1.0 X                
(9) Coleman John
Director
 1.0 X                
(10) Conaghan William
Past Chairman
 1.0 X   X            
(11) Deutsch Thomas
Director
 1.0 X                
(12) Ditka Mike
Director
 1.0 X                
(13) Forsythe Sandra
Vice Chair
 1.0 X   X            
(14) Foudree Bruce
Director
 1.0 X                
(15) Giertz Dennis
Director
 1.0 X                
(16) Hague Bruce
Chairman
 2.0 X   X            
(17) Huber David
Treasurer
 1.0 X   X            
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Jenkins R Razz
Director
 1.0 X                
(19) Jensen Val
Director
 1.0 X                
(20) Kaplan Joel
Director
 1.0 X                
(21) Kesteloot James
Director
 5.0 X           23,419    
(22) Kraff Manus
Director
 1.0 X                
(23) Lader Marvin
Director
 1.0 X                
(24) Livingston Tom
Asst. Secretary
 1.0 X   X            
(25) Mazola Theodore
Director
 1.0 X                
(26) McCaskey Judy
Director
 1.0 X                
(27) Meehan Mike
Director
 1.0 X                
(28) Miller Peter
Director
 1.0 X                
(29) Pascal Robert
Director
 1.0 X                
(30) Proctor Robert
Director
 1.0 X                
(31) Rink Paul
Secretary
 1.0 X   X            
(32) Rourke Robert
Director
 1.0 X                
(33) Saenz Arturo
Director
 1.0 X                
(34) Scher Paul
Director
 1.0 X                
(35) Schnadig Richard H
Director
 1.0 X                
(36) Starke Julie
Director
 1.0 X                
(37) Szlyk Janet
President & Executive Director
 40.0 X   X       206,372 0 3,380
(38) Vilim Donald
Director
 1.0 X                
(39) Xie Wie
Director
 1.0 X                
(40) Januszewski Mary Lynne
Exec VP & CFO
 40.0     X       113,176   33,236
(41) Longo Terrence
Exec VP & COO
 40.0     X       128,434   3,521
(42) Zabelski Mary
Sr VP Educ Progs
 40.0         X   109,279   21,410
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 580,680 0 61,547
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet4
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Super G Inc
1850 W Roosevelt Road
CHICAGO,IL60608 		Cafeteria Services 180,866
Dr Gerald Fishman
1011 Cromwell
WESTCHESTER,IL60154 		Ophthalmology 180,000
Office Max Inc
1590 1st Avenue
OTTOWA,IL61350 		Clock Representative 171,454
Select Medical Rehabilitation Servi
PO Box 643920
PITTSBURGH,PA15205 		Therapists & Ass'ts 164,849
United Stationers
PO Box 75358
CHICAGO,IL60675 		Clock Representative 100,105
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 210,119
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 371,974
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,169,150
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		4,466,357
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,066,734
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 7,217,600
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a SERVICE CONTRACTS 624,410 1,586,828 1,586,828    
b DEVELOPMENT CTR TUITION 611,600 1,249,954 1,249,954    
c LOW VISION FEES & SALES 621,990 1,059,317 1,059,317    
d FEES FROM GOV'T AGENCIES 624,310 782,373 782,373    
e EARLY INTERVENTION FEES 624,100 159,218 159,218    
f All other program service revenue . 202,686 202,686    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 5,040,376
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 390,188     390,188
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 1,138     1,138
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 20,574,547  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 19,467,658  
c Gain or (loss) 1,106,889  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,106,889     1,106,889
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 371,974
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 170,066
b Less: direct expenses ...b 232,463
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -62,397   -62,397
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 6,231
b Less: direct expenses ...b 11,318
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet -5,087     -5,087
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 4,460,982
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 3,881,267
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 579,715 579,715    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900,099 76,845     76,845
b RADIO ADVERTISMENTS 541,800 10,815   10,815  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 87,660
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 14,356,082 5,620,091 10,815 1,507,576
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 107,145 107,145
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 513,274 49,194 361,008 103,072
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 6,338,789 4,888,605 893,300 556,884
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 79,754 61,508 11,239 7,007
9 Other employee benefits ....... 730,477 563,359 102,943 64,175
10 Payroll taxes ........... 733,818 543,178 128,133 62,507
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 62,817   62,817  
c Accounting ........... 70,004   70,004  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 62,873   62,873  
g Other .......... 960,474 791,764 128,868 39,842
12 Advertising and promotion .... 295,192 283,424 2,309 9,459
13 Office expenses ....... 1,132,588 913,855 176,506 42,227
14 Information technology ...... 99,158 37,197 51,169 10,792
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 329,015 266,392 59,454 3,169
17 Travel ............ 121,997 74,021 41,166 6,810
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 5,037 4,429 11 597
20 Interest ........... 91,955 47,399 44,556  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 777,294 535,875 222,062 19,357
23 Insurance .............. 96,184 37,427 58,280 477
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE 902,817 884,210 18,607  
b IMC INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 881,054 881,054    
c COMMISSIONS & REBATES 309,575 309,575    
d PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 101,554 29,720 22,363 49,471
e
f All other expenses 242,464 183,404 46,239 12,821
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 15,045,309 11,492,735 2,563,907 988,667
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 183,018 1 530,796
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 2,603,113 3 2,249,385
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 1,134,908 4 985,998
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 995,113 8 925,884
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 164,679 9 237,479
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 24,435,163
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 13,510,066 11,121,716 10c 10,925,097
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 13,433,972 11 13,045,026
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 2,904,176 12 1,468,436
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 573,624 15 553,343
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 33,114,319 16 30,921,444
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,755,709 17 1,266,544
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 2,381,250 23 3,110,099
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 4,136,959 26 4,376,643
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 23,122,821 27 20,700,531
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 3,843,939 28 3,880,421
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 2,010,600 29 1,963,849
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 28,977,360 33 26,544,801
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 33,114,319 34 30,921,444
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
14,356,082
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
15,045,309
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-689,227
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
28,977,360
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-1,743,332
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
26,544,801
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 9,379,402 7,256,583 8,075,954 7,233,918 7,217,600 39,163,457
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 7,956,839 8,332,584 8,909,952 9,431,478 9,501,358 44,132,211
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..     128,191 133,574 176,297 438,062
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 17,336,241 15,589,167 17,114,097 16,798,970 16,895,255 83,733,730
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...         556,700 556,700
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 4,354,548 4,383,419 4,682,339 4,308,018 4,066,274 21,794,598
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 4,354,548 4,383,419 4,682,339 4,308,018 4,622,974 22,351,298
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           61,382,432
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 17,336,241 15,589,167 17,114,097 16,798,970 16,895,255 83,733,730
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 638,863 414,331 352,755 340,166 391,326 2,137,441
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 638,863 414,331 352,755 340,166 391,326 2,137,441
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 25,813 18,086 23,193 9,741 76,845 153,678
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 18,000,917 16,021,584 17,490,045 17,148,877 17,363,426 86,024,849
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
71.354 %
16
16
70.584 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
2.485 %
18
18
2.956 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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2011
Name of organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired 		Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired 		Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired 		Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 2,823,219 2,647,691 2,563,090 2,892,722
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... -90,656 204,050 109,162 -301,186
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		30,665 28,522 24,561 28,446
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 2,701,898 2,823,219 2,647,691 2,563,090
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet1.300 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet53.260 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet45.440 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 0 306,872 306,872
b Buildings ................ 0 17,041,307 7,303,445 9,737,862
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 80,712 10,126 70,586
d Equipment ................ 0 5,977,038 5,310,805 666,233
e Other ................. 0 1,029,234 885,690 143,544
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 10,925,097
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 14,356,082
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 15,045,309
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -689,227
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -1,690,413
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -52,919
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -1,743,332
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -2,432,559
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 16,494,057
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -1,690,413
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 40
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 3,828,348
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,137,975
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 14,356,082
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 14,356,082
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 18,926,616
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 40
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 3,881,267
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 3,881,307
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 15,045,309
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 15,045,309
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUND The Board designated endowment is maintained to generate investment income for funding of expenditures relating to activities of a Residency program in the Low Vision Clinic Rehabilitation Service. Earnings from various permanent endowments provide funding for expenditures relating to services provided through the Low Vision Clinic to elderly, low-income patients, to services provided in the Office Skills Training Program, Deaf-Blind Program and general agency activities.
Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE The Lighthouse has a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, stating that they are exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC), except for income taxes pertaining to unrelated business income. The FASB issued guidance that requires tax effects from uncertain tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements only if the position is more likely than not to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. Management has determined there are no material uncertain positions that require recognition in the financial statements. Additionally, no provision for income taxes is reflected in these financial statements, as The Lighthouse's unrelated business taxable income was offset by the expenses directly connected with the conduct of the unrelated business creating a net operating loss. There is no interest or penalties recognized in the statement of activities or statement of financial position. The tax years ending 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes.
Form 990, Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 OTHER Change in Value in Split Interest Agreements -52,919. -------- Total -52,919.
Form 990, Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d OTHER Change in Value in Split Interest Agreements -52,919. Cost of Goods Sold 3,881,267. ------------ Total 3,828,348.
Form 990, Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d OTHER Cost of Goods Sold 3,881,267. ------------ Total 3,881,267.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   0
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     0
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Annual Dinner
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Flair
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

4
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 331,630 104,854 98,333 534,817
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		229,814 60,451 79,590 369,855
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		101,816 44,403 18,743 164,962
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . . 52,014 33,327 1,200 86,541
6 Rent/facility costs . .   15,000 4,100 19,100
7 Food and beverages . . 67,936 796 6,492 75,224
8 Entertainment . . . 714     714
9 Other direct expenses . 19,901 17,495 9,987 47,383
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 228,962
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -64,000
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number
36-2169139
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Scholarships 52 107,145      













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES The policy of The Chicago Lighthouse is to issue grant funds directly to the educational institution where the awardees attend school. A bill indicating the amount of tuition, book fees, and room and board due is submitted to the Manager of the program and, if appropriate, is submitted to the Executive Director for approval. Accordingly, a check is cut. If the scholarship funds are to be used for something other than the previously stated items, proper receipts and other appropriate documentation is required before funds are released to the awardee. The Program manager maintains on-going contact with the recipients and follows their progress throughout their school years.
Form 990, Schedule I, Part IV SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Chicago Lighthouse annually awards scholarships to assist people who are blind or visually impaired in furthering their education, believing that educational opportunities, over time, will convert to greater opportunities for employment. An applicant, to be eligible, must be blind or visually impaired. Beyond that, scholarships are available to this group for undergraduate, graduate, vocational or other certificate or training programs. Once enrolled, the scholarship can cover tuition, room, board, books, transportation and/or other expenses deemed appropriate by the scholarship committee. Each year, scholarship applications are solicited through mail, emails, Lighthouse publications, publications of other organizations, website and word of mouth. The Scholarship committee meets a number of times to review and rate all applications received, according to specific criteria. The dollar amount of donations received into the Scholarship program for the year determines the amount and number of scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on outcome of review process.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Szlyk Janet (i)
(ii)		 191,850
0 		0
0 		14,522
0 		3,165
0 		215
0 		209,752
0 		0
0















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
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Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 33,327 FMV
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 5 58,226 Trade Date FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 1 100 FMV
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( American PR Hse ) X 1 902,868 Actual Cost
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Auction/Raffle ) X 101 45,797 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Venue ) X 3 19,000 FMV
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Prog Supplies ) X 7 4,145 Actual Cost
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Event Supplies ) X 4 3,271 FMV
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule M, Part I, Column (b) NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS OR ITEMS CONTRIBUTED The Chicago Lighthouse is reporting the number of contributions received.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Employer identification number

36-2169139
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES The Children's Development Center provides services to children between the ages of 3 and 21, who are blind, visually impaired and/or multi-disabled. Services include daily living skills, educational and recreational activities and Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. 19 children were served during FY12, with expenses of $1,228,341 and revenues of $1,250,589. The Chicago Lighthouse Industries Program provides rehabilitation, training and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired. Workers are employed at various packaging and assembly jobs, in the manufacture of both planners and clocks for the federal government and other commercial markets. The Lighthouse also supplies the Veterans Administration with low vision devices and adaptive technology items. The VA, in turn, provides these devices to an estimated 3,050 veterans who are blind or visually impaired. Employment is provided, as workers take, fill and ship orders. During FY12, 30 people were provided employment in Lighthouse Industries, with expenses of $1,151,749 and revenues of $592,876. Lighthouse Employment Services programs provide assistance to people who are visually impaired or blind as they prepare for and secure employment. A full-service program provides resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, and job leads. The placement counselors work closely with employers, educating them about the awareness of visual impairments and performing task analysis in order to assist the coordination of job modification efforts. Assistance is provided to help maximize vision through optical devices, maximizing productivity through job assessment and accommodations, and providing specialized equipment and training when needed. Supported Employment and Job Coaching assistance are also provided when needed. Vocational Training programs provide rehabilitation and training opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired and multi-disabled, many of whom have never worked or who have experienced long-term unemployment. For those who are uncertain of a vocational goal, vocational evaluation services are also available. Industrial, janitorial, office skills, customer service and collections training and vocational evaluation opportunities exist due to partial funding provided through the State of Illinois. Upon completion of these programs, the individual moves to Employment Services, with skills necessary to be job-ready. Adaptive Technology and National Help Desk departments utilize assistive computer hardware and software to help individuals meet the challenges of a visual impairment. Services include evaluating the technological needs of a person who is visually impaired or blind as it relates to their work or home environment, determining compatibility of the assistive technology with existing equipment, set-up, training and follow-up. Interaction and consultation with employers and company IT staff also takes place, when related to a job setting. The National Help Desk is an assistive technology support line that helps people who are visually impaired or blind successfully resolve computer problems. ARRA Employment Program for Adults with visual disabilities provided career guidance and job search assistance for the population indicated, until its completion in September 2011. Mobility Training Program allows for independence when travelling and enables individuals to gain skills necessary to travel to and from a job. During FY12, 1,717 people were served in these programs and 95 placements were made. Expenses were $878,077 and revenues were $441,620. Independent Living Services include programs which are designed to maximize independent living functions in the home, workplace and community at large. The Adult Living Skills Program administers lessons in daily living, academics and pre vocational training to its participants. As part of their daily activities, program participants join together to perform as the Chicago Lighthouse Vision Quest Music group. They also take part in recreation and social activities. The Deaf-Blind Program serves people throughout the State of Illinois with varying degrees of visual and hearing losses, providing access to other Lighthouse programs, services within the community and appropriate referrals to agencies. It also assists with training on communication devices, promoting independence and self-sufficiency for people with these dual disabilities. The Seniors Program helps individuals who are visually impaired, ages 55 and over, find new ways to accomplish daily responsibilities and learn new skills to continue to live an independent and productive life. Computer and adaptive training classes are central to this program. Monthly luncheons provide opportunities to socialize, network and exchange resources and ideas. Programs in this section served 375 people during FY12. Expenses for this group of services were $592,209 and revenues were $369,069.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d (cont.) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES Lighthouse North, our Glenview location, made possible by a major foundation, was in start-up mode during FY12. This site will enable services to be provided at a location more convenient to people in that area. Low Vision, Adaptive Technology, Legal Services, Seniors, as well as Children/Youth enrichment programs began in the last part of FY12. Operations costs for start-up were $584,637 and revenues were $67,971. Children/Youth programs include: (1) The Chicago Lighthouse Birth to Three Family Intervention Program, provides home-based and center-based services to families with children, from birth to three years of age, who have been identified or diagnosed with visual impairments. The Lighthouse staff and family members work together during a child's early stages of life to encourage and guide through the natural stages of physical, social, cognitive and emotional development. Services include developmental therapy, vision assessments, evaluations, optometric examinations through our Low Vision Clinic, occupational therapy, transportation, social work and psychological services. (2) ARRA Employment Programs for Youth with visual disabilities provided career guidance and job search assistance for the population indicated. Youth also received training on GPS devices to assist in independent travel to and from job interviews and eventual work settings. Youth programs provide year-round individual attention to students between the ages of 14 and 24, as they encounter questions and issues relating to career development, schooling, vocational training, and transition into the work force. (3) The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate studies, as well as vocational training programs. During FY12 these programs served 246 children, their families and other youth. Expenses were $493,568 with grants (scholarships) of $107,145 and revenues were $154,217. Retail operations provide cashier, inventory and customer service training and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired. The Lighthouse Convenience Store is located offsite, and is a program aimed at reducing the unemployment rate of people who are blind or visually impaired. A tourist shop at Navy Pier hires individuals who are either blind or visually impaired and provides them with training and equipment to enable ease, efficiency and productivity. Internship opportunities are available, as well, to sharpen customer service skills in order to increase their chances and appeal for employment at other companies and organizations. 5 people have been provided employment in these operations during FY12. Expenses total $254,530, with revenue of $59,359. Other Programs and Services include (1) Chicago-land Radio Information Service (CRIS), which provides daily readings of newspapers and periodicals, through use of volunteer readers who read verbatim from local periodicals and broadcast via special receivers placed in homes and other community locations as requested. Special interest programming is dedicated to the needs and interests of people who are blind or visually impaired; (2) The BEACON radio show airs weekly and provides topics of interest to the blind community; (3) The Arthur and Esther Kane Legal Clinic provides pro-bono legal services to people who are blind or visually impaired with low incomes in metropolitan Chicago and throughout the United States. Legal counsel and services provided can help navigate and overcome social stereotypes, workplace discrimination and heavy government assistance programs; (4) Information/Referral Services. CRIS estimates that during FY12 listeners numbered 43,138. 15,602 people engaged in Information and Referral services. 178 individuals took advantage of our legal clinic. Expenses were $217,608 and revenues were $9,400. The Communications Center provides training for individuals in the area of customer service, call center operations and appointment taking. Paid Internships are available for those who are interested in this type of work, funded by a City of Chicago grant. 28 people were served in this program. 3,972 customers were served via incoming calls to The Lighthouse, answered by the Call Center interns. Expenses were $205,794 and revenues were $4,705.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS Form 990 was distributed among all members of the Board of Directors, either via email or hard copy, depending on the preferred method of communication. Finance Committee, who had responsibility for reviewing all financial transactions of the Agency, reviewed the mission statement, the program activities, report of compensation and the presentation of financial information for the year, all in light of the tax exempt status of the organization. Upon completion of their review the 990 was filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS Annually, Directors and Officers sign a Conflict of Interest form and disclose areas of potential conflict. These forms are reviewed by the Board Chair and the Executive Director, with assistance from the Board Liaison. If further action needs to be taken, the issue is brought before the Executive Committee and if necessary, the full Board. There is a requirement to review potential conflicts as situations may arise during the year. As The Lighthouse embarks upon various business transactions, if there appears to be a potential conflict with a specific potential transaction, The Lighthouse goes through the same process as is done with the board members' annual declarations - review, followed by discussion with the Executive Committee and if necessary, the issue is brought to a board meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS FOR OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEES For the Executive Director position, salary survey was done utilizing data from 990 IRS forms from similar organizations that provide the same services and Chicago-land area organizations. Guidestar.org was utilized in order to obtain the information based on IRS data. The following information was gathered from the organizations --- salary, benefits/deferred compensation, revenue, expenses, net assets, number of employees and clients served. The salary survey was reviewed by the Board Search Committee, which consisted of the President, Director of Human Resources and Board members. A recommendation was made to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approved the recommendation. For other key positions within the Agency, salaries are approved as part of the annual budget approval process. Every few years, or as need arises, surveys are done so that salary benchmarks can be determined. When major changes are going to be made, this information may be brought to the Administrative Services and/or the Finance Committees of the Board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 FORM 990 AND 990-T PUBLICLY AVAILABLE The Organization posts its Form 990 and Form 990-T on its website. The Organization was formed prior to the Form 1023, and, therefore, does not have this form available on its website.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE All governing documents, financial statements and policies are available upon request. Audited Financial Statements are filed with the IL-AG Office and are available on-line through multiple sources. Summary financial statements are published within the Annual Report.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES Change in Value in Split Interest Agreements -52,919. Net Unrealized Gains/Losses on Investments 1,690,413. ------------ Total -1,743,332.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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