Nonprofit · EIN 36-2171730
ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60640
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $30,306,959 | $34,043,336 | -$3,736,377 | $136,367,399 | $291,809,980 | -$155,442,581 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,834,097 | $32,744,755 | -$3,910,658 | $139,764,357 | $291,700,485 | -$151,936,128 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $24,694,763 | $30,761,443 | -$6,066,680 | $136,579,128 | $295,687,095 | -$159,107,967 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $24,441,887 | $30,570,473 | -$6,128,586 | $137,972,669 | $291,696,581 | -$153,723,912 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,418,337
- of which government grants
- $281,691
- Program service revenue
- $26,674,093
- Investment income
- $678,295
- Net rental income
- $51,422
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$6,779
- Other revenue
- $536,234
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $98,993
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,522,305
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,329,298
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,820,666
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $106,830
- Accounting fees
- $178,388
- Occupancy
- $1,182,836
- Travel
- $23,609
- Depreciation
- $5,693,966
- Program services (functional)
- $26,964,392
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,078,944
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $139,764,357
- Total assets, end of year
- $136,367,399
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $291,809,980
- Net assets, end of year
- -$155,442,581
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $101,250,388
- Publicly traded securities
- $25,156,441
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$157,348,673
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,906,092
- Gross receipts
- $30,509,023
- Employees
- 200
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1887
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NADIA N GEIGLER | CEO Officer | 40 | $335,941 | $7,845 |
| RICHARD ZIELINSKI | CFO Officer | 40 | $242,406 | $8,249 |
| KATHLEEN OBRIEN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,451 | $4,957 |
| HELEN DITTMER | DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,375 | $4,212 |
| BRITTANY G VIPHAM | DIR. OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,654 | $5,213 |
| SARA M VARGHESE | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,656 | $5,203 |
| ERIKA KEEGAN | COO Officer | 23.97 | $118,293 | $2,981 |
| MARY BETH LUTJEN | DIRECTOR OF CULINARY SERVI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,452 | $4,496 |
| LINDA VESTRAND | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 27.24 | $106,312 | $4,610 |
| NED BUDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK FARMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON HOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BHANDARI | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA MCKEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN SHIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NAOKO MURAMATSU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL WETMORE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACKIE TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE BENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRED WACKERLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARI DAW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM BOIKE | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS BRAIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHOEBE HELM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NADIA N GEIGLER | CEO Officer | 40 | $348,732 | $3,424 |
| RICHARD ZIELINSKI | CFO Officer | 40 | $228,864 | $4,982 |
| ERIKA KEEGAN | COO Officer | 32 | $158,388 | $1,835 |
| LINDA VESTRAND | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,446 | $3,612 |
| KATHLEEN OBRIEN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,820 | $3,362 |
| BRITTANY G VIPHAM | DIR. OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,871 | $2,032 |
| CHAIM DUBOVICK | DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES (FORMER) Former | 40 | $117,030 | $3,578 |
| SARA M VARGHESE | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,751 | $3,588 |
| MARY BETH LUTJEN | DIRECTOR OF CULINARY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,829 | $2,751 |
| KIM BOIKE | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI DAW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL WETMORE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BHANDARI | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BRAIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NED BUDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK FARMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON HOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA MCKEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOKO MURAMATSU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN SHIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED WACKERLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NADIA N GEIGLER | CEO Officer | 40 | $334,808 | $1,809 |
| RICHARD ZIELINSKI | CFO Officer | 40 | $195,528 | $1,712 |
| CHAIM DUBOVICK | HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,636 | $23,061 |
| ANGELA JALLOH | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,887 | $22,957 |
| KATHLEEN OBRIEN | DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,906 | $8,341 |
| NAVO SIAFA | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,518 | $16,062 |
| SARA M VARGHESE | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,494 | $8,398 |
| BRITTANY G VIPHAM | DIR. OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,528 | $8,357 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NADIA N GEIGLER | CEO Officer | 40 | $367,520 | $0 |
| RICHARD ZIELINSKI | CFO Officer | 40 | $191,122 | $0 |
| NAVO SIAFA | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,944 | $13,327 |
| KATHLEEN OBRIEN | DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,986 | $6,662 |
| ANGELA JALLOH | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,660 | $19,987 |
| SAMANTHA A VICTOR ALVARADO | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,213 | $16,759 |
| RUBY NAVAL | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,256 | $13,991 |
| SARA M VARGHESE | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,892 | $6,662 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 929 WEST FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640-1491
- In care of
- % BETHANY TALLON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NADIA GEIGLER, 929 WEST FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD ZIELINSKI, CFO
- Phone
- (773) 433-1800
- Website
- THEADMIRAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO BUILD A VIBRANT COMMUNITY SO THAT RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND ANYONE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE ADMIRAL MAY LEAD FULL AND AUTHENTIC LIVES OF PURPOSE.
Program accomplishments
- THE ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE (THE ADMIRAL) IS A NON-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, OR LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY, IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS CONSISTING OF 196 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS, 39 ASSISTED LIVING SUITES, 17 MEMORY CARE UNITS, AND 36 PRIVATE SKILLED NURSING BEDS.IN 2025, THE ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE FULFILLED ITS MISSION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE BY PROVIDING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT TO MORE THAN 450 ADULTS AGE 62 AND OLDER. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE COMMUNITY MAINTAINED AN OVERALL OCCUPANCY RATE OF 89% ACROSS 196 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS AND ITS ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY SUPPORT, AND SKILLED NURSING RESIDENCES. TOGETHER, THESE RESIDENCES PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT AS THEIR NEEDS CHANGE.THE ADMIRAL OFFERED WELLNESS, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS SUPPORTING RESIDENTS' PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. SERVICES INCLUDED FITNESS AND AQUATIC PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUALIZED WELLNESS COACHING, NUTRITION COUNSELING FROM A LICENSED DIETITIAN, AND CHEF-PREPARED MEALS TAILORED TO DIETARY AND HEALTH NEEDS. RESIDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN LECTURES, PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS, CULTURAL OUTINGS, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND RESIDENT-LED INTEREST GROUPS THAT ENCOURAGED LIFELONG LEARNING, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT.RESIDENTS ENTERING INDEPENDENT LIVING SIGN LIFE CARE RESIDENCY AGREEMENTS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO HOUSING, SERVICES, AND HEALTHCARE THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME AT THE ADMIRAL. CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION, THE ADMIRAL PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING RESIDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN 2025, THE ADMIRAL PROVIDED MORE THAN $98,000 IN DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIES FOR ROOM AND BOARD, AS WELL AS MEDICAL EXPENSES. THE ADMIRAL ALSO CONTINUED TO HONOR COMMITMENTS UNDER CERTAIN LEGACY RESIDENCY AGREEMENTS COVERING QUALIFYING MEDICAL AND RELATED EXPENSES.THE ADMIRAL'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ALSO EXTENDED TO THE SURROUNDING CHICAGO COMMUNITY. DURING 2025, THE ADMIRAL HOSTED LUNCHEONS FOR MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM GOUDY SCHOOL AND PARTNERED WITH ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP TO CREATE INTERGENERATIONAL TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVING RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS. THE ADMIRAL SERVED AS A POLLING LOCATION FOR THE CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND MADE ITS FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.RESIDENTS AND STAFF SUPPORTED LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE, FUNDRAISING, AND COLLECTION DRIVES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED READING TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, SUPPORTING THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION THROUGH THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S, AND ORGANIZING CHARITABLE DONATIONS. A WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE COLLECTED DONATIONS FOR CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE QUARTERLY "TRASH TO TREASURE" PROGRAM PROMOTED REUSE AND CHARITABLE GIVING. THE ADMIRAL ALSO SUPPORTED ITS IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH SNOW REMOVAL IN SHARED ALLEYWAYS AND ON ADJACENT SIDEWALKS.AS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN UPTOWN AND EDGEWATER BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, THE ADMIRAL PROVIDED SPACE FOR EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS AND SUPPORTED NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES, INCLUDING UPTOWN PRIDE ACTIVITIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, THE ADMIRAL CONTINUED TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS WHILE SERVING AS AN ENGAGED MEMBER OF THE BROADER COMMUNITY.Expenses $26,964,392 · grants $98,993 · revenue $26,674,093
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2171730
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1935
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P75)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $136,367,399
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,509,023
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $30,306,959 | $34,043,336 | $136,367,399 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $28,834,097 | $32,744,755 | $139,764,357 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $24,694,763 | $30,761,443 | $136,579,128 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $24,441,887 | $30,570,473 | $137,972,669 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 36-2171730).
Questions about ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE
- What is the EIN of ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE is 36-2171730.
- Is ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1935.
- Are donations to ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE 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 ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE 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 ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE 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 ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NADIA GEIGLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $335,941 (NADIA N GEIGLER, CEO).
- How much revenue does ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,306,959, expenses of $34,043,336 and total assets of $136,367,399 at year end.
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