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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-6021227

Argonaut Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 83 grants and $137,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $137,000

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $958,580

  • Tax year 2023

    $112,500

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $861,956

  • Tax year 2022

    $110,000

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $813,575

  • Tax year 2021

    $124,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $820,144

  • Tax year 2020

    $98,500

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $796,435

Grants paid in 2024

83 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. St John's Foundation HospitalSanta Monica, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $10,000
  2. University of Oregon FoundationEugene, OR

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $8,500
  3. Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $5,000
  4. Malibu Gathering ChurchMalibu, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $5,000
  5. Mercey VetOxnard, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $5,000
  6. Saint Monica's SchoolSanta Monica, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $5,000
  7. Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $4,000
  8. Our Lady of MalibuMalibu, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $3,500
  9. Barbara Bush Children's HospitalPortland, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $3,000
  10. Coastal Maine Botanial GardensBoothbay, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $3,000
  11. Portland Museum of ArtPortland, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $3,000
  12. Thomas Memorial Library FoundationCape Eliz, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $3,000
  13. American Red CrossLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,500
  14. Cape Elizabeth Land TrustCape Eliz, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,500
  15. Loyola High SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,500
  16. Awakening to God MinistriesOrlando, FL

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  17. BowdoinBrunswick, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  18. Cape Elizabeth Education FoundationCape Elizabeth, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  19. Cape Elizabeth Music BoostersCape Eliz, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  20. Cape Elizabeth Robotics BoostersCape Eliz, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  21. Constructive Learning ProjectSanta Rosa, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  22. Maine Audubon SocietyFalmouth, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  23. Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  24. One Longfellow SquarePortland, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  25. Portland Symphony OrchestraPortland, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  26. Protect Our WintersBoulder, CO

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  27. Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  28. Town of Cape ElizabethCape Elizabeth, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  29. We the World Immaculee CharityForest Hills, NY

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $2,000
  30. American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  31. Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DC

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  32. Austin Pets AliveAustin, TX

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  33. Baja Christian MinistriesChino Hills, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  34. Basenji Rescue & TransportGermantown, TN

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose.

    $1,000
  35. Catalina Island ConservancyAvalon, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  36. Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  37. Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  38. Coastal Ranches ConservancyGaviota, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  39. Community of FranciscanSanta Barbara, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  40. Corpus Cristi TahoeTahoe City, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  41. Down to Earth MinistriesElizabethtown, PA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  42. Downeast Coastal ConservancyMachias, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  43. Friends of Fort WilliamsCape Elizabeth, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  44. Heal the BaySanta Monica, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  45. Khan AcademyMountain View, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  46. Komen FoundationPasadena, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  47. Lambda Chi FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  48. Last Chance for AnimalsLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  49. League to Save Lake TahoeS Lake Tahoe, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  50. Maine State Breastfeeding CoalitionFreeport, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  51. Marine Mammals of MaineBrunswick, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  52. Medicines for HumanityMalibu, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  53. Movemember FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  54. National Geographic SocietyWashington, DC

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  55. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  56. National Wildlife FederationReston, VA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  57. Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  58. Ojai Raptor CenterOjai, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  59. Opus Archives & Research CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  60. Partners for World HealthPortland, ME

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  61. Rose Mystica - Man FoundationEdmeston, NY

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  62. Saint Teresa ChurchLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  63. Santa Barbara ChannelkeeperSanta Barbara, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  64. Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  65. Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  66. Santa Barbara Wildlife Care NetworkGoleta, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  67. St Jude HospitalMemphis, TN

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  68. The Lighthouse Church VenturaVentura, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  69. The Nature Conservancy TreasuryArlington, VA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  70. The Shea CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  71. Way of Compassion FoundationCarbondale, CO

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  72. Wilderness SocietyWashington, DC

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $1,000
  73. Alcoholics AnonymousLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  74. Claire's Place FoundationRedondo Beach, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  75. Friends of Malibu Urgency CareMalibu, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  76. Immaculate Heart CommunityMontecito, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  77. International Medical GroupIndianapolis, IN

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  78. Keep Christ in ChristmasMalibu, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  79. Our Lady of Good HelpNew Franken, WI

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  80. Relevant RadioLincolnshire, IL

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  81. TherasurfMalibu, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  82. Walk on WaterVenice, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    $500
  83. Prior Year Donations ReturnedLos Angeles, CA

    Qualified charitable exempt purpose

    -$4,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education12 grants $32,50046% of the total
  2. Environment10 grants $14,50021% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $7,00010% of the total
  4. Animals5 grants $5,0007% of the total
  5. Health4 grants $4,5006% of the total
  6. Religion4 grants $4,5006% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $2,5004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California44 grants $71,500
  2. Maine18 grants $34,500
  3. Oregon2 grants $11,500
  4. Colorado2 grants $3,000
  5. District of Columbia3 grants $3,000
  6. New York2 grants $3,000
  7. Massachusetts2 grants $2,000
  8. Tennessee2 grants $2,000
  9. Virginia2 grants $2,000
  10. Maryland1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • William H MuddTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Wendel M BrussTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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