Westgate Foundation Inc
Westgate Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Orlando, Florida, formed in 2002. It supports organizations working on family stability, resources for active military members and veterans, and workforce readiness, and provides assistance to team members facing unforeseen crises.
Westgate Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Westgate Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,030,000
- +574.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +637.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,458
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,713,551
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Westgate Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 616627, Orlando, FL 32861
Phone: (407) 351-3351
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westgate Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Against Poverty ($40K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 115 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 59% of grant dollars. Nevada received 9%, Utah 7%, South Carolina 7%, and Tennessee 6%. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Against Poverty Orlando, FL | Donation to Operating Fund | $40,000 |
| Hope Partnership Kissimmee, FL | Donation to Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| New Directions of Horry County Myrtle Beach, SC | Donation to Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| The Russell Home for Atypical Children Orlando, FL | Donation to Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | Donation to Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Harbor House Orlando, FL | Donation to Operating Fund | $22,500 |
| Second Harvest Orlando, FL | Donation to Operating Fund | $22,500 |
| Advent Health Foundation Orlando, FL | Donation to Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| CASA De Luz Austin, TX | Donation to Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Christian Action Ministries Branson, MO | Donation to Operating Fund | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,713,551 | $2,574,279 | $2,579,625 | $1,030,000 | 59 | $158,270 |
| 2023 | $4,489,013 | $2,380,339 | $1,400,325 | $152,707 | 8 | $129,422 |
| 2022 | $3,345,889 | $5,262,886 | $2,041,101 | $872,860 | 47 | $136,646 |
| 2021 | $576,450 | $558,516 | $332,539 | — | — | $2,121 |
| 2020 | $350,473 | $502,066 | $220,240 | $33,333 | 1 | $977 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to be a catalyst for positive change in local communities by partnering with organizations that create stability for families in need, provide critical resources to active military members and veterans, and develop workforce readiness programs around the country. It also says it assists team members during unforeseen crises.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address economic self-sufficiency, homelessness and poverty, hunger, care for children and adults with disabilities, and services for people experiencing domestic or sexual violence. For example, United Against Poverty describes its purpose as helping people achieve sustainable economic self-sufficiency; Three Square says it provides food to people experiencing hunger; and Women’s Crisis Center of Taney County says it provides shelter and services to victims and their children.
The foundation also reported direct assistance in 2024, including housing and utility expenses for 118 families, funeral assistance and related travel and housing for 74 families, emergency housing expenses for 3 families, and miscellaneous hardship and crisis-related expenses for 8 families. These payments were made on behalf of families and are not grants to outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $1,030,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed award was $40,000 to United Against Poverty in Orlando. Other listed awards included $30,000 each to Hope Partnership in Kissimmee, New Directions of Horry County in Myrtle Beach, The Russell Home for Atypical Children in Orlando, and Three Square in Las Vegas. The listed purposes were donations to operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Gissy as president, chair, and director; Barry Siegel as vice chair and director; and John Willman as treasurer, secretary, and director. Jacqueline Siegel, Richard Siegel, Jared Saft, Trey Smith, and Valerie Drinkwater are also listed as directors.
The filing states that Jacqueline Siegel is the wife of the late David Siegel, Valerie Drinkwater is his daughter, and Barry and Richard Siegel are his brother and son, respectively. It also states that Gissy, Willman, and Jared Saft are employed by CFI Resorts Management, Inc., and that Barry Siegel is employed by WR Marketing LLC.
Westgate Foundation Inc is led by Jim Gissy, President, Director & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Gissy
President, Director & Chair
Director → President, Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Siegel
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Siegel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Siegel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Saft
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Willman
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trey Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Drinkwater
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Crisa Marder (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Siegel (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Karen Waltrip (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Waltrip (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Siegel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Dugan (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Westgate Foundation Inc
How much does Westgate Foundation Inc give each year?
Westgate Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $153K across 8 grants.
What is Westgate Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Westgate Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,458, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Westgate Foundation Inc give grants?
Westgate Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (9%) and Utah (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (16 grants), Las Vegas, NV (4 grants), Kissimmee, FL (4 grants) and Myrtle Beach, SC (3 grants).
Does Westgate Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Westgate Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Westgate Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Westgate Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Against Poverty ($40,000), Hope Partnership ($30,000) and New Directions of Horry County ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Westgate Foundation Inc?
Westgate Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Westgate Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it aims to be a catalyst for positive change in local communities by partnering with organizations that create stability for families in need, provide critical resources to active military members and veterans, and develop workforce readiness programs around the country. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westgate Foundation Inc?
Westgate Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Westgate Foundation Inc's EIN?
Westgate Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3725614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Westgate Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/westgate-foundation-inc-morg_030cf6de38e448e7a4f11c409a06bcd6
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