The Argus Fund
Invitation OnlyFort Washington, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-5045447 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$972K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$21.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
63% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| US Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| The Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Center | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Washington, DC | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Tampa Bay Abortion Clinic | Safety Harbor, FL | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Trinity Center Austin | Austin, TX | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Almost Home Dog Rescue | Doylestown, PA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Doylestown Health | Doylestown, PA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The George School | Newtown, PA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hanley Center Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Naranda Michael Walden Foundation | Novato, CA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Working Dogs for Conservation | Bozeman, MT | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Wxpn Radio | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever Institute | Gardiner, MT | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Bucks County Historical Society | Doylestown, PA | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation | Newburyport, MA | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Doylestown Historical Society | Doylestown, PA | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Wilton Candlelight Concerts | Wilton, CT | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $972,500 | 30 |
| 2024 | $684,150 | 32 |
| 2023 | $615,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622049349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5045447
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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