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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. 30000 10915 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. 6488 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. 14595 4366 THE GIRLS STEAM CELEBRATION IS AN ANNUAL CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT DESIGNED TO INSPIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TO PURSUE INTERESTS AND CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH. 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THE SCIENCE CENTER HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D THE GIRLS STEAM CELEBRATION IS AN ANNUAL CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT DESIGNED TO INSPIRE MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TO PURSUE INTERESTS AND CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH. IN 2025, STUDENTS ENGAGED WITH MORE THAN 30 WOMEN PROFESSIONALS REPRESENTING DIVERSE STEAM FIELDS, TOURED PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE, AND PARTICIPATED IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND VISION- BUILDING EXERCISES. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES GENDER GAPS IN STEM BY INCREASING AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, AND ACCESS TO ROLE MODELS AND CAREER PATHWAYS. THE EVENT SERVED STUDENTS FROM MULTIPLE MIDDLE SCHOOLS, WITH PARTICIPATION CONTINUING TO GROW TOWARD A GOAL OF 100 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B TAX RETURNS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE THE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ENFORCED EACH YEAR FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT AND OFFICERS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT AND OFFICERS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G FACILITATORS AND CONTRACTORS 14,225 88,740 0