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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1069100

ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION

Tax-exempt · WINNETKA, IL 60093

Financials

$1.6M$1.3M2023$1.8M$1.7M2024$2.6M$1.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,559,708$1,929,862$629,846$2,656,336$473,473$2,182,863
December 31, 2024990$1,767,477$1,671,214$96,263$1,782,814$229,797$1,553,017
December 31, 2023990$1,550,463$1,309,746$240,717$1,545,830$89,076$1,456,754
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,188,511
Program service revenue
$364,167
Investment income
$35,108
Net income from fundraising events
-$37,484
Other revenue
-$28,078

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$189,699
Other salaries and wages
$924,770
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,276,303
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$53,165
Travel
$100,864
Program services (functional)
$1,278,111
Management and general (functional)
$232,375
Fundraising (functional)
$419,376

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,782,814
Total assets, end of year
$2,656,336
Total liabilities, end of year
$473,473
Net assets, end of year
$2,182,863
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,802,697
Net assets with donor restrictions
$380,166
Gross receipts
$2,615,948
Employees
18
Volunteers
65
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brandon CombsExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$178,308$11,391
Kathrine ConklinVP of Programs40$117,801$9,582
Virginia NeuckranzPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Elaine TinbergVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Barbara Bruck WilliamsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kathleen HooperFrmr Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Eric DahlSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael J AlcalaFrmr Director
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin LeichtDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Thomas H NeuckranzDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Eileen Sheehan HoveyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Linda MonicoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joshua TausteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lane GogginDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Barry GreenhouseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle MirzoianDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brandon CombsExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$162,411$10,206
Virginia NeuckranzPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Elaine TinbergVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Barbara Bruck WilliamsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kathleen HooperTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Eric DahlSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael J AlcalaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin LeichtDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Thomas H NeuckranzDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Eileen Sheehan HoveyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Linda MonicoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joshua TausteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lane GogginDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Barry GreenhouseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michelle MirzoianDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brandon CombsExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$166,486$10,069
Virginia NeuckranzPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Elaine TinbergVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Barbara Bruck WilliamsVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kathleen HooperTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Deedee BranniganSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael J AlcalaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin LeichtDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Thomas H NeuckranzDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Eileen Sheehan HoveyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Linda MonicoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joshua TausteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Eric DahlDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lane GogginDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Barry GreenhouseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michelle MirzoianDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
897 1/2 GREEN BAY RD, WINNETKA, IL 60093-1718
In care of
% VIRGINIA NEUCKRANZ
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Virginia Neuckranz, 897 1/2 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Signed the 990
Elaine Tinberg, Vice President
Phone
(847) 386-6481
Return prepared by
IL NFP AUDIT AND TAX LLP

Mission

We are a not-for-profit dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • STIGMA BUSTING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS - ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE IS COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING THE STIGMA AROUND ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION, INCLUDING MAINTAINING AN INFORMATIVE WEBSITE FOR USE BY ADOLESCENTS, PARENTS, AND SCHOOLS WHO WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION. SCHOOL PROGRAMS - ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH FREE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. OUR FOUR PILLARED APPROACH INCLUDES CLASSROOM EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT CLUBS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND STAFF TRAINING. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, WE AIM TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND PROACTIVE APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH, ALLOWING STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGE OPENLY IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND SEEK HELP WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGEMENT.
    Expenses $1,278,111 · revenue $364,167

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1069100
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,656,336
Income (IRS master file)
$2,615,948

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,559,708$1,929,862$2,656,336IRS
990December 2024$1,767,477$1,671,214$1,782,814XML
990December 2023$1,550,463$1,309,746$1,545,830XML
990December 2022$1,468,873$1,001,713$1,339,454IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1069100).

Questions about ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION

What is the EIN of ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION is 20-1069100.
Is ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Virginia Neuckranz.
Who are the officers and directors of ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $178,308 (Brandon Combs, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does ERIKAS LIGHTHOUSE A BEACON OF HOPE FOR ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,559,708, expenses of $1,929,862 and total assets of $2,656,336 at year end.

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