THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED: Form 990, tax year 2010

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Organization
THE CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED (EIN 36-2169139)
Tax period
2010-07-01 to 2011-06-30
Filed
2012-04-11
IRS object ID
201241029349300209
Schema version
2010v3.7
Source
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Mission DescriptionThe Chicago Lighthouse, a not-for-profit agency, strives to provide the highest quality educational, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for children, youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including deaf-blind and multi-disabled. 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.MissionDescription
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DescriptionThe 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, added in FY11, 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 FY11, patients, participants, and consumers numbered 5,338. Expenses were $2,236,749 and revenues were $1,010,490.Description

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DescriptionThe 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 CCTV's, 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. 4,360 students received books, equipment or supplies during FY11.Description

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DescriptionThe 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, and in the manufacturing of dry erase boards, planners, and on a clock line which produces 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 veterans who are blind or visually impaired. Employment is provided, as workers, take, fill and ship orders. The recipients of the goods are also counted as people served. During FY11, 42 people were provided employment in these aspects of Lighthouse Industries and an estimated 2,862 received VA goods. Expenses were $1,298,985 and revenues were $551,193.Description
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (5 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Schedule D, Part V, Line 4INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUNDThe 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. Earnings from the Term Endowment provide funding for the Scholarship program and capital expansion.
Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, Line 2FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTEIn July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48")(now referred to as ASC 740-10-25-6, ("ASC 740")), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - An Interpretation of FASB Statement 109," which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements in accordance with the broader concepts previously outlined in ASC 740. The Lighthouse adopted ASC 740 as of July 1, 2009. ASC 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and measurement and provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can 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. The assessment of the tax position is based solely on the technical merits of the position, without regard to the likelihood that the tax position may be challenged. The Lighthouse is exempt from income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3), though it is subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purposes, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the IRC. The tax years 2008, 2009 and 2010 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. The adoption of ASC 740 did not have any impact on The Lighthouse's financial statements.
Form 990, Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8OTHERChange in value in split interest agreements....$73,381 Total...........................................$73,381
Form 990, Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2dOTHERChange in value in split interest agreements....$73,381 Cost of Goods Sold............................4,230,769 Total........................................$4,304,150
Form 990, Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2dOTHERCost of Goods Sold...........................$4,230,769 Total........................................$4,230,769

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable

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RegionCentral America and the CaribbeanRegion
Type Of Activities ConductedInvestmentsTypeOfActivitiesConducted
Total Expenditures2904176TotalExpenditures
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Amount Spent2904176TotalAmountSpent
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorp
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrust
Own Foreign CorpfalseOwnForeignCorp
Passive Foreign Invest CotruePassiveForeignInvestCo
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnership
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountries

Form990 Schedule F Part V Form990ScheduleFPartV

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IdentifierForm 990, Schedule F, Part IVIdentifier
Return ReferenceForeign Forms - Question 4ReturnReference
ExplanationThe Chicago Lighthouse owns an interest in a PFIC; however, it does not meet the requirements necessary for filing a Form 8621.Explanation

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

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Charitable Contributions Event1195955CharitableContributionsEvent1
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Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Records MaintainedtrueRecordsMaintained

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Schedule I, Part I, Line 2PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATESThe 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 IVSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONThe 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.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
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Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPayments
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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII

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Name PersonJanet SzlykNamePerson
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Comp Based On Related Orgs0CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs
Bonus Filing Org0BonusFilingOrg
Bonus Related Orgs0BonusRelatedOrgs
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Total Compensation Related Orgs0TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs
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Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierForm 990, Schedule J, Part I, Line 1aIdentifier
Return ReferenceRELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION BENEFITSReturnReference
ExplanationThe items above, except for Tax indemnification and gross-up payments, are not expenses normally reimbursed by The Lighthouse. The only time The Lighthouse might reimburse for these other expenditures would be if the Board specifically authorized such for a specific individual. This would be executed only with a written authorization. Regarding tax indemnification and gross-up payments, these payments are generally small amounts, deemed to be immaterial, for the personal use of cell phones. Cell phones are supplied to individuals based on specific needs and are authorized by executive management. For those listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Chicago Lighthouse provided a cell phone for Terrence Longo, Janet Szlyk, and Mary Zabelski.Explanation

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

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Art Historical TreasuresArtHistoricalTreasures
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Clothing And Household GoodsClothingAndHouseholdGoods
Cars And Other VehiclesCarsAndOtherVehicles
Boats And PlanesBoatsAndPlanes
Intellectual PropertyIntellectualProperty

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTraded

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities Closely Held StockSecuritiesCloselyHeldStock
Securities Prtnrshp Trust IntrstsSecuritiesPrtnrshpTrustIntrsts
Securities MiscellaneousSecuritiesMiscellaneous
Qualified Contrib Hist StructQualifiedContribHistStruct
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Real Estate CommercialRealEstateCommercial
Real Estate OtherRealEstateOther
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Drugs And Medical SuppliesDrugsAndMedicalSupplies
TaxidermyTaxidermy
Historical ArtifactsHistoricalArtifacts
Scientific SpecimensScientificSpecimens
Archaeological ArtifactsArchaeologicalArtifacts

Other Non Cash Contributions Table OtherNonCashContributionsTable (6 entries)

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld
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Form990 Schedule M Part II Form990ScheduleMPartII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierForm 990, Schedule M, Part 1, Line 32aIdentifier
Return ReferenceORGANIZATION'S USE OF THIRD PARTY TO SELL NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONSReturnReference
ExplanationAll donated stock received by The Chicago Lighthouse goes into the Investment Fund custodian account. Our Investment Advisors manage this account and they have a standing instruction from The Chicago Lighthouse to sell stocks in the account as quickly as administratively possible.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4dOTHER PROGRAM SERVICESThe Children's Development Center of The Chicago Lighthouse 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. 22 children were served in the Children's Development Center during FY11, with expenses of $1,291,896 and revenues of $1,421,347. 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 FY11, 20 people with visual impairments maintained employment via these contracts. Expenses for this group of programs were $990,003 and revenues were $1,215,334. Independent Living Services at The Chicago Lighthouse 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. Mobility Training Program allows for independence when travelling. Chicago-land Radio Information Service (CRIS) 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. The BEACON radio show airs weekly and provides topics of interest to the blind community. 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. CRIS estimates that during FY11 listeners numbered 42,891. 14,195 people engaged in Information and Referral services. All other programs in this section served 236 people during FY11. Together, expenses for this group of services were $709,530 and revenues were $425,923. 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. During FY11 the Birth to Three program served 163 children and their families. Expenses were $484,330 and revenues were $134,425. Employment Services provides assistance to people who are visually impaired or blind as they prepare for and secure employment. This 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. The Communications Center provides training for individuals in the area of customer service and appointment taking. Paid Internships are available for those who are interested in this type of work, funded by a City of Chicago grant. During FY11 199 people received training and other services from these activities and 178 placements were made. 5,386 customers were served via incoming calls to The Lighthouse, answered by the Call Center interns. Expenses were $467,344 and revenues were $163,877. 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. During FY11 the Vocational Training programs provided services to 206 people. Expenses were $427,423 and revenues were $186,593. 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. During FY11, 914 people were served. Expenses were $265,557 and revenues were $39,121. ARRA Employment Programs for Youth and Adults 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. These programs served 60 people during FY11, incurring expenses of $243,817 and revenue of $2,000. 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 was opened at the end of this fiscal year. This program 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 FY11. Expenses total $174,819, with revenue of $46,865. 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. During FY11, 187 people were served in these activities. Expenses were $149,387 and revenues were $250. 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. During FY11 this program served 252 people. Expenses were $137,268 and revenues were $0.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d (cont.)OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESYouth 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. The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and post graduate studies, as well as vocational training programs. In FY11 174 people were served in our youth and scholarship programs. Expenses were $91,933, with grants (scholarships) of $51,503 and revenues were $1,260. Through September 30, 2010, the Work Activities Center provided vocational work activities, peer involvement, contact with the community, recreational and leisure-time activities and an opportunity for participants to develop their personalities through adequate social functioning, independent living skills, rehabilitation and training. During FY11 33 participants took part in activities provided by this program. Expenses were $46,575 and revenues were $0. During FY11, a building was purchased in the North suburbs, made possible by a major foundation, which will enable services to be provided at a location more convenient to people in that area. It is expected that Low Vision, Adaptive Technology, Seniors Programs, and Legal Services, as well as Children/Youth enrichment programs will begin during FY12. Operations costs for start-up were $43,318.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11bFORM 990 REVIEW PROCESSForm 990 is 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 has responsibility for reviewing all financial transactions of the Agency, will review 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 is filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12cEXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTSAnnually, 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 15bCOMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS FOR OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEESFor 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 18Form 990 and Form 990T Publicly AvailableThe 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 19OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLEAll 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 5OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCESChange in value of split interest agreements ................$73,381 Donated Services and Use of Facilities .......................16,280 Net Unrealized Gains or Losses on Investments..............1,607,005 Total.....................................................$1,696,666

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