The Argus Fund
The Argus Fund is a private foundation based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. It supports other charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) through contributions and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Argus Fund at a glance
In short: The Argus Fund gave $973K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Pennsylvania. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $972,500
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,417
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,915,198
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Argus Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 501 Office Center Drive 2, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 653-0127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Argus Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bucks County Housing Group ($150K). Together the top 10 received $695K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 160 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania received 39% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado and California at 15% each, Arizona at 8%, and New York at 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Argus Fund open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 30 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 214% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2022) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $973K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Housing Group Warminster, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| Conscious Alliance Boulder, CO | General Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| Navajohopi Health Foundation Tuba City, AZ | General Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Snipes Farm & Education Center Morrisville, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| Seacology Berkeley, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| The County Theatre Doylestown, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| Medical Care International Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| National Public Radio Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Americans for Native Americans Doylestown, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,915,198 | $892,680 | $1,435,601 | $972,500 | 30 | $1,182,762 | $665,793 | $1,018,003 |
| 2024 | $17,456,148 | $1,379,827 | $1,169,987 | $684,150 | 32 | $928,287 | $1,139,464 | $961,861 |
| 2023 | $17,246,375 | $542,402 | $1,098,025 | $615,000 | 32 | $855,586 | $299,963 | $887,262 |
| 2022 | $17,802,487 | $602,004 | $782,389 | $310,000 | 31 | $513,404 | $360,982 | $899,717 |
| 2021 | $17,983,944 | $1,659,721 | $1,529,963 | $1,112,000 | 35 | $1,283,534 | $1,413,291 | $1,024,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Argus Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated primary purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, address housing and food insecurity, island conservation, public radio, Native American communities, marine mammal rescue and ocean conservation, education, and addiction prevention and recovery.
For example, Bucks County Housing Group describes its mission as ending food and housing insecurity, while Seacology says it works with island communities to protect threatened species and habitats. Americans for Native Americans says it seeks to improve quality of life on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni Nations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Argus Fund reported 30 grants totaling $972,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest were $150,000 each to Bucks County Housing Group in Warminster, Pennsylvania, and Conscious Alliance in Boulder, Colorado; $75,000 to NavajoHopi Health Foundation in Tuba City, Arizona; and $60,000 to Snipes Farm & Education Center in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Seacology and The County Theatre, and $40,000 each to Medical Care International and National Public Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Dibner as president, Rachel Dibner as vice president, and Sage Dibner and Skye Dibner as directors.
The Argus Fund is led by Mark Dibner, President on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Dibner
President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$220K (2021) → $130K (2025)
Sage Dibner
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $9K (2025)
Skye Dibner
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $9K (2025)
Rachel Dibner
Vice President
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $130K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to Mark Dibner (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Argus Fund
How much does The Argus Fund give each year?
The Argus Fund gave $973K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $684K across 32 grants.
What is The Argus Fund's typical grant size?
The Argus Fund's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $32,417, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Argus Fund that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Argus Fund give grants?
The Argus Fund's top state is Pennsylvania, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Doylestown, PA (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Argus Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Argus Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Argus Fund's largest grantees?
The Argus Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Bucks County Housing Group ($150,000), Conscious Alliance ($150,000) and Navajohopi Health Foundation ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Argus Fund?
The Argus Fund reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Argus Fund fund?
The fund’s stated primary purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Argus Fund?
The foundation 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 Argus Fund's EIN?
The Argus Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5045447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Argus 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Argus Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-argus-fund-morg_8d75416667e24cf1831f0a56a1eaba1e
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