Nonprofit · EIN 81-1288818
HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER
Tax-exempt · HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $407,006 | $303,686 | $103,320 | $574,568 | $11,853 | $562,715 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $276,629 | $232,941 | $43,688 | $467,692 | $8,297 | $459,395 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $215,714 | $201,703 | $14,011 | $420,026 | $4,319 | $415,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $345,528
- of which government grants
- $216,406
- Program service revenue
- $43,661
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $10,885
- Other revenue
- $17,817
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $87,974
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,320
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $94,923
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,454
- Accounting fees
- $6,791
- Depreciation
- $2,464
- Program services (functional)
- $145,953
- Management and general (functional)
- $157,733
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $467,692
- Total assets, end of year
- $574,568
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,853
- Net assets, end of year
- $562,715
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,252
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $562,715
- Gross receipts
- $407,006
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 167
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDITH DOBREZ | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 20 | $87,974 |
| STEPHANIE APPLEBAUM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRITTANY ARMBRUSTER | TRESURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICA BARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA DAWKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONITA ESTELLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIDE FALAE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY HEIFERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIN KONG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL LEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON WAGNER LICKE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AIMEE MATTHYS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF MCCLAIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE NELSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SOWA PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE APPLEBAUM | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRITTANY ARMBRUSTER | TRESURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PAT BARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA DAWKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BONITA ESTELLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BABAJIDE FALAE | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAY HEIFERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIN CHING KONG | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PHIL LEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALLISON WAGNER LICKE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| AIMEE MATTHYS | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF MCCLAIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHELLE NELSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SOWA PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTANY ARMBRUSTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HON BARBERA DAWKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BONITA ESTELLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BABAJIDE FALAE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAY HEIFERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIN CHING KONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHIL LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE APPLEBAUM MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AIMEE MATTHYS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF MCCLAIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MICHELLE NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN SOWA PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALISON WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18022 DIXIE HWY, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-1706
- In care of
- % JAMES MARINO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- EDITH DOBREZ, 18022 DIXIE HIGHWAY, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
- Signed the 990
- ALLISON WAGNER LICKE, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (708) 206-3369
- Return prepared by
- LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $94,870 · revenue $28,380
- 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.Expenses $30,000 · revenue $10,915
- 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.Expenses $6,488
- 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.Expenses $14,595 · revenue $4,366
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
- 81-1288818
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A57)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $574,568
- Income (IRS master file)
- $407,006
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $407,006 | $303,686 | $574,568 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $276,629 | $232,941 | $467,692 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $215,714 | $201,703 | $420,026 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $209,175 | $193,830 | $405,466 | IRS |
| 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 81-1288818).
Questions about HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER
- What is the EIN of HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER is 81-1288818.
- Is HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER 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 HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER 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 HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER 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 HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EDITH DOBREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,974 (EDITH DOBREZ, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $407,006, expenses of $303,686 and total assets of $574,568 at year end.
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