The Argo Family Fund
The Argo Family Fund is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports three grants totaling $2,534,297, including a grant to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
The Argo Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Argo Family Fund gave $2.5M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $845K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,534,297
- -67.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $844,766
- -78.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $22,143,256
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Argo Family Fund
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2002 Summit Blvd Ne Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (404) 898-8209
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Argo Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($2.5M). Together the top 3 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 19 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 1% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Argo Family Fund gives
- Giving grew 325% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 201% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $550K (2022) to $7.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,491,297 |
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
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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 | $22,143,256 | $2,455,654 | $2,788,475 | $2,534,297 | 3 | $2,545,497 | $1,522,709 | $1,266,037 |
| 2023 | $22,866,213 | $16,759,071 | $7,823,819 | $7,675,000 | 2 | $7,678,000 | $887,996 | $947,385 |
| 2022 | $13,868,264 | $1,506,067 | $647,246 | $550,000 | 1 | $552,567 | $1,378,217 | $718,249 |
| 2021 | $13,008,154 | $1,956,752 | $683,017 | $596,755 | 1 | $599,088 | $1,682,564 | $767,933 |
| 2020 | $11,779,764 | $1,003,199 | $998,410 | $919,500 | 12 | — | $539,061 | $718,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Argo Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, The George Washington University, and Fidelity Charitable Fund. The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Health and Welfare describes its trust as providing employee health and welfare benefits for plan participants, paying reasonable administrative expenses, and protecting trust assets for participants’ benefit. This describes the grantee’s trust, not the fund’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 3 grants totaling $2,534,297. Grants ranged from $18,000 to $2,491,297, with a median of $25,000. In 2023, it made 2 grants totaling $7,675,000; in 2022, it made 1 grant totaling $550,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $2,491,297 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, followed by $25,000 to The George Washington University and $18,000 to Fidelity Charitable Fund. All three grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Arogeti and Joel Arogeti as trustees.
The Argo Family Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Arogeti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Arogeti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Argo Family Fund
How much does The Argo Family Fund give each year?
The Argo Family Fund gave $2.5M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.7M across 2 grants.
What is The Argo Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Argo Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $844,766, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Argo Family Fund give grants?
The Argo Family Fund gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Argo Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Argo Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Argo Family Fund?
The Argo Family Fund reported $22.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Argo Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, The George Washington University, and Fidelity Charitable Fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Argo Family Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Argo Family Fund's EIN?
The Argo Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2069120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Argo Family Fund 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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