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Argus Fund is a private trust based in DOYLESTOWN, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Mark Dibner. It holds total assets of $17.5M. Annual income is reported at $5.5M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Please note, the Argus Fund is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support other charitable organizations, exempt under Internal. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and California. According to available records, Argus Fund has made 164 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $14K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.2M in 2021 to $615K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $130K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, California, District of Columbia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Please note, the Argus Fund is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support other charitable organizations, exempt under Internal
Revenue Code 501(c)(3), through contributions.
Please note, the Argus Fund is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support other charitable organizations, exempt under Internal. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 164 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, CA, DC.
Argus Fund has distributed a total of $3.5M across 164 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $130K.
Argus Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Argus Fund is headquartered in DOYLESTOWN, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Dibner | PRESIDENT | $141K | $0 | $141K |
| Rachel Dibner | VICE PRESIDENT | $141K | $0 | $141K |
| Skye Dibner | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Sage Dibner | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$17.2M
Fair Market Value
$18.7M
Net Worth
$17.2M
Grants Paid
$615K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$300K
Distribution Amount
$887K
Total: $9.5M
Total Grants
164
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajohopi Health FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Tuba City, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Conscious AllianceGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $45K | 2023 |
| Snipes Farm & Education CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Morrisville, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| National Public RadioGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| The County TheatreGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Doylestown, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Black Doctors ConsortiumGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Bucks County Housing GroupGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Warminster, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Medical Care InternationalGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Trinity Center For Urban LifeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $21K | 2023 |
| Maui Fire FundGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Honolulu, HI | $21K | 2023 |
| Lincoln CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| The Wildlife Conservation NetworkGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Us Friends Of The David Sheldrick Wildlife TrustGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Laguna Hills, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Americans For Native AmericansGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Doylestown, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| The Marine Mammal CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Sausalito, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| SeacologyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Audobon Nature InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New Orleans, LA | $15K | 2023 |
| Doylestown HealthGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Doylestown, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Eckerd CollegeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | St Petersburg, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The George SchoolGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Newtown, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hanley Center FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | West Palm Beach, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Naranda Michael Walden FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Novato, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Working Dogs For ConservationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Forever InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Gardiner, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Wxpn RadioGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Almost Home Dog RescueGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Doylestown, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Towers FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Staten Island, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Fraxa Research FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Newburyport, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bucks County Historical SocietyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Doylestown, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Doylestown Historical SocietyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Doylestown, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wilton Candlelight ConcertsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wilton, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Wbgo RadioGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Newark, NJ | $15K | 2022 |
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PITTSBURGH, PA