Argyros Family Foundation
Historical FunderCosta Mesa, California · EIN 95-3421867 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$33.8M
Organizations funded132
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$493.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $65,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WENDY CANTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 949 SOUTH COAST DRIVE SUITE 600, COSTA MESA CA 92626 |
| Phone | 7144815000 |
| Form and materials | 1) IDENTITY & HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION, 2) STATEMENT AS TO THE INTENDED USE OF THE CONTRIBUTION, 3) FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND 4) COPY OF THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER INDICATING THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE TYPICALLY PAID FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS & SITUATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Medical | $6,266,371 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $4,015,451 |
| Chileno Bay Foundation Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Public charity | $3,005,278 |
| Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | Public charity | $2,551,156 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Medical | $2,009,594 |
| Sun Valley Performing Arts Center | Ketchum, ID | Arts | $1,752,009 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Medical | $1,727,513 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Education | $1,050,227 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $1,048,596 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $1,000,000 |
| UC Irvine Foundation | Irvine, CA | Education | $758,530 |
| Blair House Foundation | Washington, DC | Public charity | $700,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter | Orange, CA | Medical | $570,148 |
| After School All Stars | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $559,270 |
| Horatio Alger Assoc of Disting American | Alexandria, VA | Public charity | $539,660 |
| Sherman Library & Gardens | Corona Del Mar, CA | Public charity | $500,409 |
| Usc-Marshall School of Business | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $500,000 |
| Usc-School of Dramatic Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $500,000 |
| House of Victory - Usc Nil Funds | Oakland, CA | Public charity | $500,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Education | $499,289 |
| South Coast Repertory | Costa Mesa, CA | Arts | $267,329 |
| Laura's House | Ladera Ranch, CA | Public charity | $250,111 |
| Elephant Club | San Clemente, CA | Public charity | $190,000 |
| Blaine County 4-H Leaders | Hailey, ID | Public charity | $162,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | Public charity | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Medical | $105,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | Irvine, CA | Public charity | $101,509 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | Irvine, CA | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Croswell Opera House & Fine Arts Association | Adrian, MI | Arts | $100,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Los Angeles, CA | Medical | $100,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Arts | $100,000 |
| Stars and Stripes Children's Foundation | Laguna Niguel, CA | Public charity | $83,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast | Irvine, CA | Public charity | $75,000 |
| Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society | Balboa Island, CA | Public charity | $65,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | Bellevue, ID | Public charity | $53,473 |
| Hudson River Maritime Museum | Kingston, NY | Public charity | $53,473 |
| Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County | Newport Beach, CA | Arts | $50,250 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship Uss Iowa Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Missing Persons Foundation | Lake Forest, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Newport Beach Fire Department Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Newport Beach Chamber Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Trojan Sig Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| University of LA Verne | LA Verne, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| Kristin Chenoweth Arts & Education Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | Arts | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference | Sun Valley, ID | Public charity | $40,000 |
| Act Out Theatre Company | Signal Hill, CA | Arts | $40,000 |
| Pacific Symphony Association | Irvine, CA | Public charity | $35,000 |
| Sun Valley Symphony | Sun Valley, ID | Arts | $31,120 |
| American Heart Association | Irvine, CA | Medical | $30,000 |
| Foster Love-A Project of Together We Rise Corp | Brea, CA | Public charity | $30,000 |
| The New Majority Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Public charity | $26,500 |
| Cdm Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Education | $26,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Orange County | Irvine, CA | Public charity | $25,750 |
| Project Hope Alliance | Costa Mesa, CA | Public charity | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Solano Catholic Church Help | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Orange County School of the Arts Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Newport Beach Police Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Usc - Thornton School of Music | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 132 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Support the universal mental health screening fund and west campus athletics facilities project | $10,484,549 |
| Richard Nixon Foundation | Yorba Linda, CA | New building construction | $10,000,000 |
| Orange County Sheriff's Adivsory Council | Santa Ana, CA | S.t.a.r facility | $2,000,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Medical | $749,254 |
| Sherman Foundation | Corona Del Mar, CA | Bell tower | $499,591 |
| Laura's House | Ladera Ranch, CA | Program support | $249,889 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | Irvine, CA | Support the multiple myeloma research accelerator fund | $150,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | Irvine, CA | Research on childhood cancer | $148,492 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,774,256 | 140 |
| 2023 | $34,402,506 | 143 |
| 2022 | $20,952,017 | 113 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641669349100764
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3421867
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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