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Westgate Foundation Inc

EIN 59-3725614 · Orlando, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak37 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO BE A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN ITS LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO CREATE STABILITY FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, PROVIDE CRITICAL RESOURCES TO OUR ACTIVE MILITARY & VETERANS, AND DEVELOP WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS IN AN UNFORESEEN CRISIS WHEN THEY NEED ASSISTANCE THE MOST.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (8)
  1. $1.1 million spent. GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
  2. $199,986 spent. DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO 3,400 FAMILIES
  3. $283,284 spent. PAYMENT OF HOUSING AND UTILITY EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF 118 FAMILIES
  4. $112,470 spent. PAYMENT OF FUNERAL ASSISTANCE AND RELATED TRAVEL AND HOUSING ON BEHALF OF 74 FAMILIES
  5. $19,518 spent. PAYMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF 15 FAMILIES
  6. $2,667 spent. PAYMENT OF EMERGENCY HOUSING EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF 3 FAMILIES
  7. $15,424 spent. PAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS HARDSHIP & CRISIS RELATED EXPENSES ON BEHALFOF 8 FAMILIES
  8. $181,956 spent. DISTRIBUTION OF HOLIDAY TOYS TO 4,800 FAMILIES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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