How to apply
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). Contact: Wendy Cantor, 949 South Coast Drive Suite 600, Costa Mesa, Ca, 7144815000 Deadlines: JUNE 1 Restrictions: Grants are typically paid for special projects & situations.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 132 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of HopeDuarte, CA | Medical | $6.3M |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | Education | $4.0M |
| Chileno Bay Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ | Public charity | $3.0M |
| Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CA | Public charity | $2.6M |
| Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA | Medical | $2.0M |
| Sun Valley Performing Arts CenterKetchum, ID | Arts | $1.8M |
| Hoag Hospital FoundationNewport Beach, CA | Medical | $1.7M |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | Education | $1.1M |
| George W Bush Presidential CenterDallas, TX | Public charity | $1.0M |
| Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Public charity | $1.0M |
| UC Irvine FoundationIrvine, CA | Education | $759K |
| Blair House FoundationWashington, DC | Public charity | $700K |
| Alzheimer's Association Orange County ChapterOrange, CA | Medical | $570K |
| After School All StarsLos Angeles, CA | Education | $559K |
| Horatio Alger Assoc of Disting AmericanAlexandria, VA | Public charity | $540K |
| Sherman Library & GardensCorona del Mar, CA | Public charity | $500K |
| Usc-Marshall School of BusinessLos Angeles, CA | Education | $500K |
| Usc-School of Dramatic ArtsLos Angeles, CA | Public charity | $500K |
| House of Victory - USC Nil FundsOakland, CA | Public charity | $500K |
| Hoover InstitutionStanford, CA | Education | $499K |
| South Coast RepertoryCosta Mesa, CA | Arts | $267K |
| Laura's HouseLadera Ranch, CA | Public charity | $250K |
| Elephant ClubSan Clemente, CA | Public charity | $190K |
| Blaine County 4-H LeadersHailey, ID | Public charity | $162K |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundationSimi Valley, CA | Public charity | $125K |
| American Red CrossWashington, DC | Medical | $105K |
| Pediatric Cancer Research FoundationIrvine, CA | Public charity | $102K |
| Unlimited PossibilitiesIrvine, CA | Public charity | $100K |
| Croswell Opera House & Fine Arts AssociationAdrian, MI | Arts | $100K |
| John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CA | Medical | $100K |
| Film Independent IncLos Angeles, CA | Arts | $100K |
| Stars and Stripes Children's FoundationLaguna Niguel, CA | Public charity | $84K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange CoastIrvine, CA | Public charity | $75K |
| Balboa Island Museum & Historical SocietyBalboa Island, CA | Public charity | $65K |
| Word of Honor FundBellevue, ID | Public charity | $53K |
| Hudson River Maritime MuseumKingston, NY | Public charity | $53K |
| Musical Theatre Academy of Orange CountyNewport Beach, CA | Arts | $50K |
| Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CA | Public charity | $50K |
| Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship Uss Iowa MuseumLos Angeles, CA | Public charity | $50K |
| Missing Persons FoundationLake Forest, CA | Public charity | $50K |
| Los Angeles Police FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Public charity | $50K |
| Newport Beach Fire Department FoundationNewport Beach, CA | Public charity | $50K |
| Newport Beach Chamber FoundationNewport Beach, CA | Public charity | $50K |
| Trojan Sig FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Public charity | $50K |
| University of LA VerneLA Verne, CA | Education | $50K |
| Kristin Chenoweth Arts & Education FundWoodland Hills, CA | Arts | $50K |
| Sun Valley Writers ConferenceSun Valley, ID | Public charity | $40K |
| Act Out Theatre CompanySignal Hill, CA | Arts | $40K |
| Pacific Symphony AssociationIrvine, CA | Public charity | $35K |
| Sun Valley SymphonySun Valley, ID | Arts | $31K |
| American Heart AssociationIrvine, CA | Medical | $30K |
| Foster Love-A Project of Together We Rise CorpBrea, CA | Public charity | $30K |
| The New Majority FoundationSan Rafael, CA | Public charity | $27K |
| Cdm FoundationNewport Beach, CA | Education | $26K |
| Girl Scouts of Orange CountyIrvine, CA | Public charity | $26K |
| Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CA | Public charity | $25K |
| San Francisco Solano Catholic Church HelpRancho Santa Margarita, CA | Religious | $25K |
| Orange County School of the Arts FoundationSanta Ana, CA | Education | $25K |
| Newport Beach Police FoundationNewport Beach, CA | Public charity | $25K |
| USC - Thornton School of MusicLos Angeles, CA | Education | $25K |
By state: California 96 · Arizona 1 · Idaho 11 · Texas 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Virginia 2
About this foundation
Argyros Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Costa Mesa, California, administered in care of Brent L Law, tax-exempt since 1980. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Argyros Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. 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… Deadlines: JUNE 1.
How much does Argyros Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $34M across 132 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Argyros Family Foundation give?
California (96 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Idaho (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Costa Mesa that accept applications
All in California| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O L Halsell Foundationsince 1954 | Costa Mesa, CA | $2.6M93 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $52M |
| Lingnan Foundationsince 1933 | Costa Mesa, CA | $761K5 grants · 2024 | $162K | Yes | $22M |
| The Segerstrom Foundationsince 1988 | Costa Mesa, CA | $673K15 grants · 2025 | $30K | Yes | $17M |