Argonaut Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6021227 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$137K
Organizations funded82
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Foundation Hospital | Santa Monica, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $8,500 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Malibu Gathering Church | Malibu, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mercey Vet | Oxnard, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Monica's School | Santa Monica, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Our Lady of Malibu | Malibu, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | Portland, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanial Gardens | Boothbay, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Thomas Memorial Library Foundation | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Cape Elizabeth Land Trust | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Awakening to God Ministries | Malibu, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Bowdoin | Brunswick, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Music Boosters | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Robotics Boosters | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Constructive Learning Project | Santa Rosa, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Maine Audubon Society | Falmouth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| One Longfellow Square | Portland, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Portland Symphony Orchestra | Portland, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Santa Barbara, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Town of Cape Elizabeth | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| We the World Immaculee Charity | Forest Hills, NY | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Baja Christian Ministries | Chino Hills, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Basenji Rescue & Transport | Germantown, TN | Qualified charitable exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Avalon, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Coastal Ranches Conservancy | Goleta, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Community of Franciscan | Santa Barbara, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Corpus Cristi Tahoe | Tahoe City, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Down to Earth Ministries | Elizabethtown, PA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy | Machias, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Fort Williams | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Khan Academy | Mountain View, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Komen Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lambda Chi Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Last Chance for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition | Freeport, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine | Bath, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Medicines for Humanity | Malibu, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Movemember Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ojai Raptor Center | Ojai, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Opus Archives & Research Center | Santa Barbara, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Partners for World Health | Portland, ME | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 82 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,000 | 83 |
| 2023 | $112,500 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6021227
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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