HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER

EIN: 811288818 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

HOMEWOOD, IL

Total Revenue
$407,006
Total Expenses
$303,686
Total Assets
$574,568
Net Assets
$562,715
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
EDITH DOBREZ
Phone
7082063369
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $407K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $103K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

THE HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A COMMUNITY SCIENCE CENTER TO ADVANCE LEARNING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $94,870 Revenue: $28,380

HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER DELIVERS NGSS-ALIGNED FIELD TRIPS FOR PREK8 STUDENTS, PROVIDING HANDS-ON, INQUIRY-BASED STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT COMPLEMENT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. IN 2025, THE CENTER...

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HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER DELIVERS NGSS-ALIGNED FIELD TRIPS FOR PREK8 STUDENTS, PROVIDING HANDS-ON, INQUIRY-BASED STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT COMPLEMENT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. IN 2025, THE CENTER EXPANDED ITS FIELD TRIP OFFERINGS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, DELIVERING PROGRAMS SUCH AS ROLLER COASTER ENGINEERING, GREEN LAB, AND POLLINATOR STUDIES. THESE EXPERIENCES DEEPEN STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS WHILE BUILDING CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 5,422 STUDENTS, A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE FROM PRIOR YEARS.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,000 Revenue: $10,915

HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTERS STEM SATURDAYS PROVIDE FREE, HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, DESIGNED TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND BUILD EARLY SCIENCE AND MATH SKILLS. IN...

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HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTERS STEM SATURDAYS PROVIDE FREE, HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, DESIGNED TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND BUILD EARLY SCIENCE AND MATH SKILLS. IN 2025, STEM SATURDAYS WERE OFFERED WEEKLY AND FEATURED INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, GUEST STEM PROFESSIONALS, AND FACILITATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ENGINEERING CHALLENGES AND EARLY MATH EXPLORATION THROUGH MATH MAGIC. THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS EARLY STEM IDENTITY AND SUPPORTS FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING, PARTICULARLY FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IN 2025, STEM SATURDAYS SERVED 3,979 HOUSEHOLD VISITS, REPRESENTING CONTINUED GROWTH AND STRONG REPEAT PARTICIPATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,488

THE CONSERVATION ECOLOGY INTERNSHIP ENGAGES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HABITAT RESTORATION AT THE IZAAK WALTON PRESERVE. PARTICIPANTS CONDUCT FIELD RESEARCH...

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THE CONSERVATION ECOLOGY INTERNSHIP ENGAGES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HABITAT RESTORATION AT THE IZAAK WALTON PRESERVE. PARTICIPANTS CONDUCT FIELD RESEARCH, CONTRIBUTE TO BIODIVERSITY EFFORTS, AND LEARN ABOUT ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS ALIGNED WITH NGSS STANDARDS. THE PROGRAM BUILDS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO STEM CAREER PATHWAYS RELATED TO CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED INSERT NUMBER STUDENTS, WITH PARTICIPANTS COMPLETING HANDS-ON RESTORATION AND SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATION PROJECTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $345,528
Program Service Revenue $43,661
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $17,817
TOTAL REVENUE $407,006

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $94,923
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $145,953
Other Expenses $208,763
TOTAL EXPENSES $303,686

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $407,006 $276,629 +0.5%
Expenses $303,686 $232,941 +0.3%
Net Income $103,320 $43,688 +1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
167

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$87,974
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EDITH DOBREZ EXECUTIVE DI 20.00
Officer
$87,974 $0 $87,974
STEPHANIE APPLEBAUM MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY ARMBRUSTER TRESURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICA BARKER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA DAWKINS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONITA ESTELLE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIDE FALAE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY HEIFERMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIN KONG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL LEE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON WAGNER LICKE VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AIMEE MATTHYS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF MCCLAIN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE NELSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SOWA PHD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $407,006 $303,686 $574,568 $103,320
2024 $276,629 $232,941 $467,692 $43,688
2023 $215,714 $201,703 $420,026 $14,011
2022 $209,175 $193,830 $405,466 $15,345
2021 $145,048 $103,620 $444,098 $41,428
2020 $237,187 $175,698 $406,116 $61,489
2019 $286,354 $146,438 $341,181 $139,916
2018 $170,524 $95,736 $201,265 $74,788
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