Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund
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.
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund at a glance
In short: Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund gave $82K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $27,267
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $850,875
- Primary geography
- Illinois (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwestern University ($55K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Support for Digital Divas Program | $30,600 |
| Scientific Adventures for Girls Oakland, CA | General operating support | $27,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Support WiSTEM at ETHS Program | $24,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $850,875 | $90,810 | $91,553 | $81,800 | 3 | $22,626 |
About Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund
Based on IRS filings
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund is led by Colleen Westerfield, Director President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colleen Westerfield
Director President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Westerfield
Director Secretary Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Westerfield
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund
How much does Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund give each year?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund gave $82K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund's typical grant size?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund's median grant in 2024 was $27,000, and its average grant was $27,267, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund give grants?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund reported $851K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $91K.
What is Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund?
Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Evanston, IL. It holds $851K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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