Women in Manufacturing
The Women in Manufacturing education foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on supporting the educational and training needs of Women in Manufacturing careers. The education foundation currently funds projects and programs that directly impact the education and advancement of manufacturing women.
Women in Manufacturing at a glance
- Total assets
- $672,536
- +36.6% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $760,629
- +2.7% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $681
- -40.3% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $630,114
- -8.6% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Women in Manufacturing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $30K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women in Manufacturing Association Cleveland, OH | General Assistance | $20,802 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $672,536 | $760,629 | $630,114 | — | — | $681 |
| 2025 | $492,216 | $740,985 | $689,288 | $20,802 | 1 | $1,140 |
| 2024 | $443,269 | $713,040 | $631,540 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $392,861 | $503,586 | $365,582 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $183,082 | $189,036 | $170,001 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $194,980 | $192,091 | $145,028 | $30,244 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $108,644 | $84,759 | $160,985 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $194,895 | $95,859 | $133,317 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
About Women in Manufacturing
Based on IRS filings
Women in Manufacturing is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $673K in total assets. Net investment income was $681.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Women in Manufacturing is led by Allison Grealis, President & Founder since 2026 (on filings since 2022); none of the 26 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Allison Grealis
President & Founder
President → President & Founder, 2026
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Moore
Executive Director & Wimef
Executive Director → Executive Director & Wimef, 2026
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Wilde
Chair
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Chair, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Kier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Speich
Director
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Bloom
Director of Programs & Events
Director of Meetings & Eve → Director of Meetings & Events, 2025
Director of Meetings & Events → Director of Programs & Events, 2026
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Perz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaytie Elder
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kori Carlson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maja Durant
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Timco
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Heidbrink
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Emmerich
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Ashcraft
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Braker
Director
Past Chair & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
Treasurer → Director, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hunter-Vazinski
Director of Marketing & Committee
On filings since 2025
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniele Caserta
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Demello
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Thomas
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Chavez
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Defrancisis
Director of Finance
New on the 2026 filing
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Loo
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Richmond
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Grom
Past Chair & Treasurer
Past Chair & Treasurer → Chair, 2024
Chair → Past Chair & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Ross
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Leiby
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Melissa Rocha (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Mani Khanuja (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Melissa Detamble (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Shameka Lewis (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Danielle Schneider (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Davis (2025) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Li (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Cara Herzog (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Kaitlyn Kelly (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel Camarillo (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Danielle Lancianese (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Heidi Gerhard (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Martin (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jo Ann Mitchell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Leslie Lemair (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michel Conklin (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sascha Harrell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Shauna Smith (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Carrie Uhl (2023) — Director
- Former: Gretchen Zierick (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sheila Lamothe (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Susanne Lauda (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Virginia Harn (2022) — Director
- Former: Bernadette Palumbo (2019–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Kelli Wells (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Traci Tapani (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Katie Kelley (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Alicia Cannon (2021) — Director
- Former: Erika Ferrell (2021) — Director
- Former: Ivory Harris (2021) — Director
- Former: Kirste Webb (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Maryanne Spatola (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Teresa Beach-Shelow (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Women in Manufacturing
How large is Women in Manufacturing?
Women in Manufacturing reported $673K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $761K.
What is Women in Manufacturing?
Women in Manufacturing is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $673K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Women in Manufacturing operate?
Women in Manufacturing has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Women in Manufacturing's EIN?
Women in Manufacturing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0921604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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