Westall Family Foundation
Westall Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Winfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.
Westall Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Westall Family Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,425
- +57.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,085
- +151.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Westall Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($5K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $22K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | Supporting Underpriveleged Youth and Families | $5,000 |
| Primo Center Chicago, IL | Supporting Homeless Families and Their Children | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro C Chicago, IL | Supporting Youth Through Mentoring | $3,000 |
| Ray Graham Association Lisle, IL | Supporting Community with Disabilities | $2,625 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | Supporting Local Animal Shelters | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $49,174 | $15,425 | 5 | $9,669 |
| 2023 | $320,964 | $43,223 | $9,800 | 8 | $1,427 |
| 2022 | $325,675 | $74,325 | $21,500 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Westall Family Foundation is led by Christopher A. Westall, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher A. Westall
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Westall Family Foundation
How much does Westall Family Foundation give each year?
Westall Family Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 8 grants.
What is Westall Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Westall Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,085, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Westall Family Foundation give grants?
Westall Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Westall Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Westall Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Westall Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Westall Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($5,000), Primo Center ($3,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro C ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Westall Family Foundation?
Westall Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Winfield, IL.
What is Westall Family Foundation's EIN?
Westall Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3625821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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