Westphal Family Foundation Inc
Westphal Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Its website describes it as a private family charity created to organize and focus the charitable efforts of Steve and Nancy Westphal, supporting organizations they believe have a direct impact on people’s lives in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area.
Westphal Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Westphal Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,750
- -83.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,054
- -66.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $578,448
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Westphal Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 170 Brightwaters Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: (727) 418-1658
Website: https://www.westphalfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Westphal Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Straz Center ($11K). Together the top 9 received $41K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 132 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area as its home. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 5% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Westphal Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $265K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Straz Center Tampa, FL | Inspire, Educate,& Connect Thru Arts | $11,000 |
| St Anthony's Hospital St Petersburg, FL | Community Healthcare Services | $5,000 |
| The Queens Court Inc St Petersburg, FL | Raising Funds for Other Charities | $5,000 |
| Diocesan St Petersburg, FL | Meet Communication Needs of Catholic | $5,000 |
| FRLA Pinellas Tallahassee, FL | Promoting & Educating Industry | $5,000 |
| The Queens Court Inc St Petersburg, FL | Raising Funds for Other Charities | $3,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,250 |
| Florida Orchestra St Petersburg, FL | To Enrich the Area Thru the Arts | $1,500 |
| North Shore Elementary PTA St Petersburg, FL | Turkey Trot Food Bank | $1,000 |
| The Queens Court Inc St Petersburg, FL | Raising Money for Other Charities | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $578,448 | $317,456 | $57,664 | $42,750 | 14 | $42,750 | — | $60,351 |
| 2023 | $578,081 | $220,866 | $268,666 | $264,800 | 29 | $264,800 | $2,190 | $59,937 |
| 2022 | $624,467 | $47,286 | $110,700 | $107,250 | 25 | $107,250 | $5,771 | $68,803 |
| 2021 | $917,296 | $127,146 | $218,282 | $214,725 | 35 | $214,725 | $6,844 | $7,435 |
| 2020 | $849,814 | $27,094 | $166,350 | $162,195 | 29 | — | $22,589 | $39,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westphal Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says its mission is to help people in need through organizations it believes have a direct impact on people’s lives, and that it may also contribute its own “sweat equity” to causes intended to uplift and enable individuals.
The 2024 grants included support for arts organizations, healthcare, charitable fundraising, industry education, a food bank, and an individual recipient’s cancer battle fund. Among the grantees, St. Anthony’s Hospital describes its mission as improving community health through high-quality, compassionate care. The Florida Orchestra says it enriches the Tampa Bay area through live symphonic music that inspires, entertains, and educates. St. Petersburg Arts Alliance describes its work as advocating for the arts, supporting the growth of the arts community, and advancing arts-related economic development and education in St. Petersburg.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $42,750 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $11,000, with a median grant of $1,750. The largest listed awards included $11,000 to the Straz Center for arts-related work; $5,000 each to St. Anthony’s Hospital, The Queens Court Inc., Diocesan, and FRLA Pinellas; and $3,000 to The Queens Court Inc. Other listed recipients included the Florida Orchestra ($1,500), North Shore Elementary PTA ($1,000), Gulf Coast JFCS ($1,000), and St. Petersburg Arts Alliance ($1,000). The filing also lists a $2,000 grant to an individual recipient in Wisconsin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Westphal as “President &,” Nancy Stafford Westphal as “VP and Direc,” and Tyson Grant as “Secretary/Tr.”
Westphal Family Foundation Inc is led by Steven Westphal, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Westphal
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Stafford Westphal
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tyson Grant
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Westphal Family Foundation Inc
How much does Westphal Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Westphal Family Foundation Inc gave $43K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $265K across 29 grants.
What is Westphal Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Westphal Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,054, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Westphal Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Westphal Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (8 grants) and Clearwater, FL (2 grants).
Does Westphal Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Westphal Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Westphal Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Westphal Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Straz Center ($11,000), The Queens Court Inc ($9,000 across 3 grants) and St Anthony's Hospital ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Westphal Family Foundation Inc?
Westphal Family Foundation Inc reported $578K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Westphal Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says its mission is to help people in need through organizations it believes have a direct impact on people’s lives, and that it may also contribute its own “sweat equity” to causes intended to uplift and enable individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westphal Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Westphal Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Westphal Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4185959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Westphal Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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