THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$16.9M+16% YoY
Grants
280
Median Grant
$29K
Organizations Funded
268
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of the Argosy Foundation is to support people and programs that make our society a better place to live. Our vision is a world where ALL people are empowered and inspired to make a positive impact on their communities and our world. We seek to employ creative and entrepreneurial approaches that help people to help themselves, and become self-sustaining whenever possible.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
FIRST robotics ($100,000 grant in 2005 helped level the playing field for 44 teams); healthcare access and reproductive rights programs; Plan C mission for self-managed abortion care; Access Esperanza Promotoras ensuring Hidalgo County has access to high-quality, affordable healthcare services; Center for Biological Diversity overpopulation and environmental sustainability campaigns
How to Apply
Does not accept unsolicited proposals for funding. Networking with affiliate organizations might be the best way to proceed. Foundation likes to partner with grantees and takes active interest in research, dissemination of knowledge and advocacy. All funding is solely at the discretion of the Trustees.
Does Not Fund
Must be 501(c)(3) public charities or schools; no unsolicited proposals accepted; all decisions at trustee discretion; focus on leveraged, innovative approaches that create systemic change; preference for projects that help people become self-sustaining
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$16.9M
Grants
280
Median
$29K
States
43
$14.5M
Grants
244
Median
$33K
States
38
$12.5M
Grants
246
Median
$25K
States
33
Grant Size Distribution
$29K
Typical Grant (Median)
$30
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$1.4M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.4M
2024
HACK CLUB
VT · STEM PROJECT
$1.0M
2024
SHELBURNE FARMS
VT · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$1.0M
2024
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
GA · PLANNING PROJECT
$1.0M
2024
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA FOUNDATION
FL · RESEARCH PROJECT
$667K
2024
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
DC · EDUCATION PROJECT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.