The Argus Fund is a private foundation established in 2006 and based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation dedicated to supporting charitable organizations through grantmaking and real estate leasing activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.5M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$684K
+11.2% YoY
Grant Count
32
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund's stated purpose is to provide leadership and supportive funding to organizations, programs, and institutions that help individuals and families improve their quality of life. The foundation supports a broad range of activities intended to improve the human condition, bringing better health, education, self-sufficiency, and cross-cultural understanding to individuals and groups.
The foundation's funding interests include:
- The Arts and Humanities
- Humanitarian Aid
- Environmental Protection & Conservation
- Peaceful Coexistence
- Social Reform & Progressive Problem Solving
- Educational Access
- Health Care Advocacy
- Technological Accessibility & Empowerment
- Historical Preservation
- Multi-Cultural Awareness and Legacy Giving
Grantmaking
The foundation made 32 grants totaling $684,150. Notable recent grantees include:
Grant Range
$500–$65,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation makes grants primarily in Pennsylvania, California, and Florida, with both local and national funding activities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $17,456,148
- Total Annual Giving: $684,150
- Total Revenue: $1,379,827
- Total Expenses: $1,169,987
- Giving Rate: 3.9% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,456,148 | $17,246,375 | $17,802,487 |
| Revenue | $1,379,827 | $542,402 | $602,004 |
| Expenses | $1,169,987 | $1,098,025 | $782,389 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $928,287 | $855,586 | $513,404 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,139,464 | $299,963 | $360,982 |
| Distributable Amount | $961,861 | $887,262 | $899,717 |
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
130 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mark Dibner – President
- Rachel Dibner – Vice President
The foundation operates with 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK DIBNER | PRESIDENT | 50 | $130,000 |
| RACHEL DIBNER | VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $130,000 |
| SAGE DIBNER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $9,000 |
| SKYE DIBNER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $9,000 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with 32 grants awarded in 2024. Recent grantees span diverse sectors including media, housing, and humanitarian organizations.
Two Shiawassee County businesses awarded $25K grantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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