Argyle Foundation
Argyle Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $722K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $63K.
Argyle Foundation at a glance
In short: Argyle Foundation gave $45K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,950
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,994
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $721,703
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Argyle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johnson Surgery Center ($20K). Together the top 9 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Argyle Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2023) to $90K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Surgery Center Enfield, CT | charitable | $20,000 |
| Middle East Forum Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Charity Ball Association San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Thrivewell Cancer Foundation San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth El San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $2,300 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $1,150 |
| Pee Wee's Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Club Foundation Elmsford, NY | Charitable | $600 |
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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 | $721,703 | $111,469 | $95,846 | $44,950 | 9 | $44,950 | $62,573 | $57,041 |
| 2023 | $706,107 | $-64,456 | $85,734 | $41,664 | 8 | $41,664 | — | $52,404 |
| 2022 | $856,303 | $76,401 | $83,085 | $64,075 | 20 | $64,075 | $57,406 | $52,345 |
| 2021 | $920,450 | $114,513 | $74,118 | $59,550 | 27 | $59,550 | $99,951 | $59,449 |
| 2020 | $880,055 | $22,300 | $117,016 | $90,380 | 34 | — | — | $52,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Argyle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Argyle Foundation is led by Jan Marbut, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan Marbut
President
Board Chair → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lori Tips
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margo Marbut
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mike Marbut (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Marbut (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Joann Bennett (2020) — Treasurer
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 Argyle Foundation
How much does Argyle Foundation give each year?
Argyle Foundation gave $45K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 8 grants.
What is Argyle Foundation's typical grant size?
Argyle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,400, and its average grant was $4,994, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Argyle Foundation give grants?
Argyle Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (32%) and Pennsylvania (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (5 grants).
Does Argyle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Argyle Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Argyle Foundation's largest grantees?
Argyle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Johnson Surgery Center ($20,000), Middle East Forum ($10,000) and The Charity Ball Association ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Argyle Foundation?
Argyle Foundation reported $722K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Argyle Foundation's EIN?
Argyle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2815647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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