Argonaut Charitable Foundation
Argonaut Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it made 82 grants totaling $141,500 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, hospitals, arts organizations, and conservation groups.
Argonaut Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Argonaut Charitable Foundation gave $142K across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $141,500
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,726
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $958,580
- +11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (10 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Argonaut Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 277-3373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Argonaut Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John's Foundation Hospital ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
354 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 354 grants of 354 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (54%), Maine (24%), Oregon (8%), Washington, D.C. (2%), and Colorado (2%). These figures describe the reported recipient-state distribution; they do not establish additional geographic priorities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Argonaut Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 82 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $142K (2024). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Foundation Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $8,500 |
| Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Malibu Gathering Church Malibu, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mercey Vet Oxnard, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Monica's School Santa Monica, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of Malibu Malibu, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Portland, ME | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanial Gardens Boothbay, ME | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $958,580 | $260,247 | $163,623 | $141,500 | 82 | $137,000 | $237,624 | $131,997 |
| 2023 | $861,956 | $183,501 | $135,120 | $112,500 | 74 | $112,500 | $160,881 | $112,790 |
| 2022 | $813,575 | $124,776 | $131,345 | $110,000 | 63 | $110,000 | $107,531 | $118,512 |
| 2021 | $820,144 | $173,967 | $148,767 | $124,000 | 72 | $125,613 | $146,104 | $131,417 |
| 2020 | $796,435 | $54,400 | $118,530 | $101,500 | 63 | — | $38,287 | $102,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Argonaut Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, health care, the arts, libraries, and land conservation. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation focus areas. For example, Harvey Mudd College says it educates engineers, scientists, and mathematicians alongside study in the humanities, social sciences, and arts; Art Center College of Design says its mission is to educate, inspire, and empower creative and design leaders. Maine Coast Heritage Trust says it advances conservation of lands and waters in Maine, while Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital says it provides health care and works to improve community health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 82 grants totaling $141,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to St John’s Foundation Hospital, $8,500 to the University of Oregon Foundation, $5,000 each to Harvey Mudd College, Malibu Gathering Church, Mercey Vet, and Saint Monica’s School, and $4,000 to Art Center College of Design.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William H. Mudd and Wendel M. Bruss as trustees.
Argonaut Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendel M. Bruss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William H. Mudd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Argonaut Charitable Foundation
How much does Argonaut Charitable Foundation give each year?
Argonaut Charitable Foundation gave $142K across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 74 grants.
What is Argonaut Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Argonaut Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,726, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Argonaut Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Argonaut Charitable Foundation give grants?
Argonaut Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (24%) and Oregon (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cape Elizabeth, ME (7 grants), Malibu, CA (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (6 grants).
Who are Argonaut Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Argonaut Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St John's Foundation Hospital ($10,000), University of Oregon Foundation ($8,500) and Harvey Mudd College ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Argonaut Charitable Foundation?
Argonaut Charitable Foundation reported $959K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Argonaut Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, health care, the arts, libraries, and land conservation. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Argonaut Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Argonaut Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Argonaut Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6021227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Argonaut Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Argonaut Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/argonaut-charitable-foundation-morg_cb83d70e8c574ca683ace80e825de4e5
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