The Argus Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Argus Fund is a private foundation in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $972,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$972,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $684,150 the year before.
3% of its 2025 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 | $615,000 | 32 | $18.7 million |
| 2024 | $684,150 | 32 | $20.0 million |
| 2025 | $972,500 | 30 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
The Argus Fund 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 The Argus Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $381,500 |
| California | 5 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $45,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Housing Group | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Conscious Alliance | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Navajohopi Health Foundation | General charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Snipes Farm & Education Center | General charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Seacology | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The County Theatre | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Towers Foundation | General charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Medical Care International | General charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| National Public Radio | General charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Americans for Native Americans | General charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| US Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| The Wildlife Conservation Network | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Center | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Tampa Bay Abortion Clinic | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Eckerd College | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Trinity Center Austin | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Almost Home Dog Rescue | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Doylestown Health | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The George School | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hanley Center Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Naranda Michael Walden Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Working Dogs for Conservation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| WXPN Radio | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever Institute | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Bucks County Historical Society | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Doylestown Historical Society | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Wilton Candlelight Concerts | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Dibner
- Rachel Dibner
- Sage Dibner
- Skye Dibner
Questions people ask
Does The Argus Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Argus Fund give?
$972,500 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Argus Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Dibner (President), Rachel Dibner (Vice President), Sage Dibner (Director) and Skye Dibner (Director).
What does The Argus Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and arts and culture.