The mission of the Caitlin Westerfield WiSTEM Women in STEM Fund is to help create the conditions that enable girls and women to discover pursue persist and thrive in STEM. We accomplish this mission by providing grants to other 501c3 organizations. We do not operate any direct programming ourselves.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$851K
Annual Giving
$82K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$27K
About Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund
Based on IRS filings
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EVANSTON, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $851K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $850,875 |
| Revenue | $90,810 |
| Expenses | $91,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,626 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwestern University ($30,600), Scientific Adventures for Girls ($27,000), Northwestern University ($24,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Support WiSTEM at ETHS Program | $24,200 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Support for Digital Divas Program | $30,600 |
| Scientific Adventures for Girls Oakland, CA | General operating support | $27,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Westerfield | Director Secretary Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Colleen Westerfield | Director President | 1 | — |
| Sophia Westerfield | Director | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EVANSTON, IL. It holds $851K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund?
As of 2024, Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund holds $851K in total assets with $91K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $82K in 2024.
Where does Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund operate?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What size grants does Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund award?
In 2024, Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $82K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund's EIN?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2913570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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