Argus Fund is located in Fort Washington, PA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Argus Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Argus Fund generated $542.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Argus Fund has awarded 98 individual grants totaling $2,037,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLEASE NOTE, THE ARGUS FUND IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3), THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Dibner President | 50 | $140,833 | |
Rachel Dibner Vice President | 50 | $140,833 | |
Sage Dibner Director | 5 | $3,750 | |
Skye Dibner Director | 5 | $3,750 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $564 |
Dividends & Interest | $509,932 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $31,906 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $31,906 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $542,402 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $289,166 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $41,914 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $25,234 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $36,688 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $15,124 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $483,025 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $615,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,098,025 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,577 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $279,748 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $7,365,912 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $17,246,375 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $727 |
Total liabilities | $727 |
Over the last fiscal year, Argus Fund has awarded $615,000 in support to 32 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CONSCIOUS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
NAVAJOHOPI HEALTH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $45,000 |
SNIPES FARM & EDUCATION CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $40,000 |
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $40,000 |
THE COUNTY THEATRE PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $40,000 |