Civic Intelligence

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

EIN 36-3715155 • 501(c)3 • Deerfield, IL

Profile

Located in the historic ryerson family home amoung pristine woodlands, brushwood center at ryerson woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community well-being, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.

21850 N Riverwoods RdDeerfield, IL 60015-1620

www.brushwoodcenter.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

89th percentile

50%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$162,375

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

58%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

50%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,090,488

Up $1,871,803 (+58%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$93,072

Down $5,943 (-6.0%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$4,997,416

Up $1,877,746 (+60%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,722,522

Up $1,233,404 (+50%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,844,776

Up $266,531 (+17%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$1,877,746

Up $966,873 (+106%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2013: $352,344Liabilities 2013: $1,174Net Assets 2013: $351,1702013Assets 2016: $342,402Liabilities 2016: $3,633Net Assets 2016: $338,7692016Assets 2018: $349,178Liabilities 2018: $27,528Net Assets 2018: $321,6502018Assets 2021: $470,689Liabilities 2021: $69,576Net Assets 2021: $401,1132021Assets 2022: $2,132,453Liabilities 2022: $22,806Net Assets 2022: $2,109,6472022Assets 2023: $2,353,083Liabilities 2023: $144,286Net Assets 2023: $2,208,7972023Assets 2024: $3,218,685Liabilities 2024: $99,015Net Assets 2024: $3,119,6702024Assets 2025: $5,090,488Liabilities 2025: $93,072Net Assets 2025: $4,997,4162025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$5,090,488
Liabilities$93,072
Net Assets$4,997,416
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2013: $390,1022013Revenue 2016: $238,362Expenses 2016: $288,156Net Income 2016: -$49,7942016Revenue 2018: $489,668Expenses 2018: $505,149Net Income 2018: -$15,4812018Revenue 2021: $650,475Expenses 2021: $576,124Net Income 2021: $74,3512021Revenue 2022: $2,433,955Expenses 2022: $725,421Net Income 2022: $1,708,5342022Revenue 2023: $1,423,814Expenses 2023: $1,324,664Net Income 2023: $99,1502023Revenue 2024: $2,489,118Expenses 2024: $1,578,245Net Income 2024: $910,8732024Revenue 2025: $3,722,522Expenses 2025: $1,844,776Net Income 2025: $1,877,7462025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$3,722,522
Expenses$1,844,776
Net Income$1,877,746
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,090,488
Liabilities
$93,072
Net assets
$4,997,416
Revenue
$3,722,522
Expenses
$1,844,776
Net income
$1,877,746
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.09$0.09$5.00$3.72$1.84$1.88
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.22$0.10$3.12$2.49$1.58$0.91
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.14$2.21$1.42$1.32$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.02$2.11$2.43$0.73$1.71
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.07$0.40$0.65$0.58$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.03$0.32$0.49$0.51$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.00$0.34$0.24$0.29$0.05
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.39
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Oct 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,817,808
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Located in the historic ryerson family home amoung pristine woodlands, brushwood center at ryerson woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community well-being, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.

Seeks to promote the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community well-being, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,454,955$3,308,307▲ $1,853,352
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,390,045$1,327,622▼ $62,423
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$284,630$304,691▲ $20,061
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,177$42,748▲ $27,571
Accounts Receivable-$33,109-
Total Assets$3,218,685$5,090,488▲ $1,871,803
Other Assets Total$73,878$74,011▲ $133
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$72,878$74,703▲ $1,825
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,237$15,669▼ $6,568
Deferred Revenue$3,900$2,700▼ $1,200
Total Liabilities$99,015$93,072▼ $5,943
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,255,733$3,548,632▲ $2,292,899
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,863,937$1,448,784▼ $415,153
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,119,670$4,997,416▲ $1,877,746
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,218,685$5,090,488▲ $1,871,803

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$292,791$24,408$317,199
Other Land Buildings$11,900-$11,900

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$1,463,316$2,679,000-$386,101$3,756,215
2023$1,757,430$379,914-$674,028$1,463,316
2022$1,560,466$711,673-$514,709$1,757,430
2021$257,218$1,337,699-$34,451$1,560,466
2020$217,111$49,635-$9,528$257,218
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Catherine GameExecutive DirectorFT$162,375$162,375

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gail SturmChair
Disha NarangDirector
Hector Rasgado-floresDirector
Jacalyn Ramdin-johnsonDirector
Jean MeilingerDirector
Jonathan HuiselDirector
Lorra RudmanDirector
Martha TwaddleDirector
Robert K HeinrichDirector
Ruth Alderman SchlossbergDirector
Suzanne Malec-mckennaDirector
Celeste FloresSecretary
Michelle CroninTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,677,658
Program Service Revenue
$7,621
Investment Income
$28,673
Other Revenue
$8,570
All Other Contributions
$3,548,806
Change in Net Assets
$1,877,746

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$35,618Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$11,250Fair Market Value
Works of Art1$7,500Appraised Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$1,950Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$1,800Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions9$58,118-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,722,522
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$84,077
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,806,599
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,722,522
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$932,297
Other Expenses$912,479
Total Fundraising Expense$158,866
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$493,106$43,263$61,595$597,964
Fees for Services Other$231,816$19,988$44,380$296,184
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$133,736$11,734$16,705$162,175
Office Expenses$107,766$29,461$4,042$141,269
Other Employee Benefits$108,260$11,764$15,403$135,427
Occupancy$72,427$364-$72,791
Pension Plan Contributions$29,362$3,191$4,178$36,731
Fees for Services Accounting$26,365--$26,365
Advertising$10,872$9,618-$20,490
Travel$14,505$1,422-$15,927
Insurance$13,892$1,461-$15,353
All Other Expenses$5,839$4,209$804$10,852
Depreciation Depletion$10,357--$10,357
Other Expenses$4,692$1,601$82$6,375
Total Functional Expenses$1,547,107$138,803$158,866$1,844,776

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,928,853
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,844,776
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,844,776
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$84,077
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$67,693
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Smith Nature Symposium$128,852-$27,206-
Total Events$128,852-$67,693$-67,693
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$74,703
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is distributed for review to the organizations executive director, treasurer of the board and other directors for review. Any differences are discussed with management.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The management and board of brushwood center at ryerson woods discuss possible conflicts of interest annually and with any major turnover within management or the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board sets compensation for the executive director and other employees using experience and industry knowledge to maintain compensation at appropriate levels.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, 990 and other financial information are available upon request at the organization's offices with a previously scheduled appointment.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
EIN
36-3715155
Phone
8479683343
Address
21850 N RIVERWOODS RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-1620

Signing Officer

Name
Catherine Game
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8479683343
Signed
2025-10-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Catherine Game
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
18
Volunteers
282

Preparer

Firm
Pasquesi Sheppard LLC
Address
585 BANK LANE, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
Preparer
DENNIS P O'BRIEN
Phone
8472345000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional consulting: program service expenses 140,020. Management and general expenses 12,188. Fundraising expenses 39,700. Total expenses 191,908. Graphic design: program service expenses 91,796. Management and general expenses 7,800. Fundraising expenses 4,680. Total expenses 104,276.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“No changes in the audit oversight or selection process.”

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D:

“Other programs include but are not limited to, nature programs, book discussions and environmental education programs.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 4:

“The organization has three pieces of artwork, all of them being paintings. By displaying these painting on their premises, they seek to raise awareness and promote the importance of nature.”

PART V, LINE 4:

“The endowment funds are to be used to further the mission of the organization.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is a not-for-profit entity as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income. It is also exempt from state income taxes for related income and qualifies for charitable contribution deductions in regard to its donors. The organization would be subject to both federal and state taxes on unrelated business income, though it did not have any for the years ending march 31, 2025 and 2024. As of march 31, 2025, the organization did not have any uncertain tax positions that it is obligated to disclose. Additionally, there were no returns under review or open to review by taxing authorities in excess of statutory periods. The organization follows a conservative approach of research and open disclosure in regard to its tax-exempt status and positions held.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of merchandise sold 16,384. Special event expenses netted against revenue on form 990 67,693.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of merchandise sold 16,384. Special event expenses netted against revenue on form 990 67,693.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0ART PROGRAMS - AT EASE VETERANS PROGRAM:BRUSHWOOD CENTER'S AT EASE PROGRAM IS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO EMPOWER MILITARY VETERANS' WELLBEING THROUGH A SERIES OF NATURE-BASED ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO MILITARY VETERANS THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND PARTNERS. AT EASE BUILDS ON RESEARCH SHOWING THAT EXPOSURE TO NATURE AND THE ARTS IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH, SELF-ESTEEM, AND OTHER OBSTACLES THAT VETERANS FACE FROM THE AFTER-EFFECTS OF MILITARY SERVICE, WHILE ALSO LEARNING A NEW SKILL AND HOBBY.YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS:THE GOALS OF BRUSHWOOD CENTER'S YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS ARE TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS FROM LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES WITH NATURE-INSPIRED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT LOCAL WOODLANDS AND TO EXPERIENCE THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURE. BRUSHWOOD CENTER EMPLOYS CUSTOMIZED, BILINGUAL PROGRAMS TO REACH 600 YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHERN CHICAGO REGION.
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