Private foundation · EIN 58-2020943 · Atlanta, Georgia

Argo Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $254K total, median $5,000. 73% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$254K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in GA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rich & Caye Oglesby Family Charitable FundAtlanta, GADonor advised fund$64K
Shakespeare Charitable FundAtlanta, GADonor advised fund$28K
Central Presbyterian ChurchAtlanta, GAGeneral$23K
Jack Williamson Charitable FundAtlanta, GADonor advised fund$21K
Frances and Michael WilliamsonNew Orleans, LADonor advised fund$21K
Sarah & Brayden Bennett CharitableAtlanta, GADonor advised fund$14K
Boy Scouts of America - Atlanta Area CouncilAtlanta, GAGeneral$14K
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership IncAtlanta, GAGeneral$10K
Childrens Literature for ChildrenAtlanta, GAGeneral$10K
Community Helping PlaceDahlonega, GAGeneral$10K
Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral$8,500
Agape CenterSeguin, TXGeneral$5,000
Holly Theater - Performance AcademyColumbus, OHGeneral$5,000
Lumpkin County Education FundDahlonega, GAGeneral$5,000
Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Brair, VAGeneral$3,000
Macedonia Road Baptist ChurchAtlanta, GAGeneral$2,500
Tower School-Wise FundAtlanta, GAGeneral$2,000
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral$1,000
Atlanta MissionAtlanta, GAGeneral$1,000
Cherokee Garden LibraryAtlanta, GAGeneral$1,000
Columbia Theological SeminaryDecatur, GAGeneral$1,000
Jimmy FundBrookline, MAGeneral$1,000
Metro Atlanta United WayAtlanta, GAGeneral$1,000
Susan G KomenDallas, TXGeneral$1,000
Westminster Schools Oglesby FundAtlanta, GAGeneral$1,000
Atlanta Community Food BankEast Point, GAGeneral$500

By state: Georgia 19 · Louisiana 1 · Texas 2 · Ohio 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Argo Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of The Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Argo Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Argo Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $254K across 26 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Argo Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (19 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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