Argonaut Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Argonaut Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $137,000 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$137,000
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $112,500 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,500 | 74 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 82 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Argonaut Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Argonaut Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43 | $76,000 |
| Maine | 18 | $34,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Foundation Hospital | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $8,500 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Malibu Gathering Church | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mercey Vet | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Monica's School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of Malibu | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanial Gardens | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Thomas Memorial Library Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Cape Elizabeth Land Trust | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Loyola High School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Awakening to God Ministries | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Bowdoin | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Music Boosters | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Robotics Boosters | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Constructive Learning Project | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Maine Audubon Society | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| One Longfellow Square | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Town of Cape Elizabeth | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| We the World Immaculee Charity | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Baja Christian Ministries | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Basenji Rescue & Transport | Qualified charitable exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Coastal Ranches Conservancy | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Community of Franciscan | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Corpus Cristi Tahoe | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Mudd
- Wendel M Bruss
Questions people ask
Does Argonaut Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Argonaut Charitable Foundation give?
$137,000 in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Argonaut Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William H Mudd (Trustee) and Wendel M Bruss (Trustee).
What does Argonaut Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.