Argyros Family Foundation
The Argyros Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1979 by George L. Argyros, a successful real estate developer and former United States Ambassador to Spain, and his wife Julia. Based in Costa Mesa, California, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a deliberately low public profile and no website. The foundation distributes grants to nonprofit organizations across the United States, with particular emphasis on Orange County, California.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$326.9M
+64.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$34.4M
+64.2% YoY
Grant Count
139
+27.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$248K
+28.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Argyros Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to:
- Arts and cultural programs
- Education
- Health care
- Youth development
- Human services
Historical grant distribution shows approximately 36% of giving supports education, approximately 20% supports health initiatives, and 17% supports social and human services. The foundation does not operate formal grant programs with designated funding levels; instead, grants are awarded for special projects and situations.
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about application details and submission instructions. There are no published deadlines. The foundation does not maintain a public website or published email address for inquiries.
Grant Range
$250 to $5,179,139
Average Grant
$192,220
Review Cycle
. The foundation does not maintain a public website or published email address for inquiries.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
77% of grants remain in California, with Orange County as the primary area of focus. Four other states receive a significant number of grants: Virginia, Texas, Idaho, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $326,904,053
- Total Giving: $34,402,506
- Total Revenues: $239,167,607
- Total Expenses: $37,989,800
- Total Liabilities: $0
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $198,277,928
- Annual Giving: $20,952,017
- Revenue: $25,862,202
Tax Status:
- EIN: 95-3421867
- Tax-exempt since April 1980
- Designated as 501(c)(3)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $326,904,053 | $198,277,928 | $195,012,913 |
| Revenue | $239,167,607 | $25,862,202 | $52,982,266 |
| Expenses | $37,989,800 | $22,597,503 | $15,993,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $34,717,130 | $21,244,544 | $14,152,637 |
| Net Investment Income | $88,718,554 | $10,956,463 | $13,919,679 |
| Distributable Amount | $20,330,484 | $13,808,824 | $13,826,863 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Hope ($5,117,661), Choc Children's Foundation ($3,029,082), Eisenhower Health Foundation ($2,005,260).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1D BREAKTHROUGH HAGERSTOWN, MD | MEDICAL | $5,000 |
| 54 FOUNDATION HAYDEN, ID | PUBLIC CHARITY | $5,000 |
| ADRIAN SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ADRIAN, MI | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ALL STARS LOS ANGELES, CA | EDUCATION | $205,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR COMPASSION & EDUCATION SACRAMENTO, CA | PUBLIC CHARITY | $10,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER ORANGE, CA | MEDICAL | $528,605 |
| ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY SERVICES CENTER HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | MEDICAL | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IRVINE, CA | PUBLIC CHARITY | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IRVINE, CA | MEDICAL | $30,000 |
| ANDERSEN DEANS FOUNDATION NEWPORT BEACH, CA | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kevin Hauber – President
- Brent Law – Secretary, Chief Information Officer & Director
- Stephanie Argyros – Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director
- Melissa Argyros – Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director
- Varden Amloyan – Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
- Wendy Cantor – Executive Director
Leadership has transitioned to the next generation, with daughters Stephanie and Melissa (Lisa) Argyros serving as Co-Chief Executive Officers alongside the founding generation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN HAUBER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| BRENT LAW | SECRETARY, CIO & DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| STEPHANIE ARGYROS | CO-CEO & DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MELISSA ARGYROS | CO-CEO & DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| VARDEN AMLOYAN | CFO & TREASURER | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made several significant recent gifts:
**$15 million gift** to Hoag Hospital from Julia and George Argyros, bringing their total giving to the hospital to $32 million (2024)
$15 million new gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros to hospital\**$2.5 million gift** to benefit Hoag nursing initiatives
Argyros Family Makes $2.5M Gift to Benefit Nursing Initiatives | Hoag**$10 million transformational gift** to Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to support a new model of maternal-fetal care
$15 million new gift from philanthropists Julia and George Argyros to hospital\Ongoing support for USC Football through the Argyros family
Argyros Family Makes $2.5M Gift to Benefit Nursing Initiatives | HoagFrequently Asked Questions
What does Argyros Family Foundation fund?
The foundation gives primarily to: • Arts and cultural programs • Education • Health care • Youth development • Human services Historical grant distribution shows approximately 36% of giving supports education, approximately 20% supports health initiatives, and 17% supports social and human services. The foundation does not operate formal grant programs with designated funding levels; instead, grants are awarded for special projects and situations.
How do I apply for a grant from Argyros Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 109 grants awarded in 2023 • 126 grants awarded in the most recent year reported • Grant range: $250 to $5,179,139 • Average grant size: $192,220 • Median grant: $21,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • City of Hope: $5,117,661 • Segerstrom Center for the Arts: $5,064,401 • The Milken Institute: $2,615,216 **Application Process:** Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about application details and submission instructions. There are no published dead…
Where does Argyros Family Foundation make grants?
77% of grants remain in California, with Orange County as the primary area of focus. Four other states receive a significant number of grants: Virginia, Texas, Idaho, and Illinois.
What size grants does Argyros Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Argyros Family Foundation awarded 139 grants totaling $34.4M — an average of about $248K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Argyros Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Argyros Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Argyros Family Foundation's EIN?
Argyros Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3421867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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