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Argyros Family Foundation

Accepts applications Costa Mesa, California · EIN 953421867

Argyros Family Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $33.8 million in 132 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $6.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $34.4 million the year before.

39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$21.0 million109$298 million
2023$34.4 million139$467 million
2024$33.8 million132$493 million

How to apply

ContactWendy Cantor
949 South Coast Drive Suite 600, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone or email(714) 481-5000
What to submit1) identity & historical background of requesting organization, 2) statement as to the intended use of the contribution, 3) federal identification number, and 4) copy of the IRS determination letter indicating the organization is exempt under code section 501(c)(3).
DeadlinesJune 1
RestrictionsGrants are typically paid for special projects & situations.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Argyros Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California96$25.9 million
Arizona1$3.0 million
Idaho11$2.1 million
Texas2$1.1 million
District of Columbia3$830,000
Virginia2$540,660
Michigan1$100,000
New York2$63,473
Utah2$40,000
Alabama1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 132 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Medical$6.3 million
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Education$4.0 million
Chileno Bay Foundation Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
Public charity$3.0 million
Milken Institute
Santa Monica, CA
Public charity$2.6 million
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
Medical$2.0 million
Sun Valley Performing Arts Center
Ketchum, ID
Arts$1.8 million
Hoag Hospital Foundation
Newport Beach, CA
Medical$1.7 million
Chapman University
Orange, CA
Education$1.1 million
George W Bush Presidential Center
Dallas, TX
Public charity$1.0 million
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Public charity$1.0 million
Uc Irvine Foundation
Irvine, CA
Education$758,530
Blair House Foundation
Washington, DC
Public charity$700,000
Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter
Orange, CA
Medical$570,148
After School All Stars
Los Angeles, CA
Education$559,270
Horatio Alger Assoc of Disting American
Alexandria, VA
Public charity$539,660
Sherman Library & Gardens
Corona del Mar, CA
Public charity$500,409
Usc-Marshall School of Business
Los Angeles, CA
Education$500,000
Usc-School of Dramatic Arts
Los Angeles, CA
Public charity$500,000
House of Victory - USC Nil Funds
Oakland, CA
Public charity$500,000
Hoover Institution
Stanford, CA
Education$499,289
South Coast Repertory
Costa Mesa, CA
Arts$267,329
Laura's House
Ladera Ranch, CA
Public charity$250,111
Elephant Club
San Clemente, CA
Public charity$190,000
Blaine County 4-H Leaders
Hailey, ID
Public charity$162,000
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
Simi Valley, CA
Public charity$125,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Medical$105,000
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Irvine, CA
Public charity$101,509
Unlimited Possibilities
Irvine, CA
Public charity$100,000
Croswell Opera House & Fine Arts Association
Adrian, MI
Arts$100,000
John Tracy Center
Los Angeles, CA
Medical$100,000
Film Independent Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Arts$100,000
Stars and Stripes Children's Foundation
Laguna Niguel, CA
Public charity$83,500
Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast
Irvine, CA
Public charity$75,000
Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society
Balboa Island, CA
Public charity$65,000
Word of Honor Fund
Bellevue, ID
Public charity$53,473
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Kingston, NY
Public charity$53,473
Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County
Newport Beach, CA
Arts$50,250
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Laguna Beach, CA
Public charity$50,000
Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship Uss Iowa Museum
Los Angeles, CA
Public charity$50,000
Missing Persons Foundation
Lake Forest, CA
Public charity$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Argyros Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1.

How much does Argyros Family Foundation give?

$33.8 million in tax year 2024, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Argyros Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Hauber (President), Brent Law (Secretary, Cio & Director), Stephanie Argyros (Co-Ceo & Director) and Melissa Argyros (Co-Ceo & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Argyros Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.

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