THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION
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The Argosy Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $16.8 million in grants to 409 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Argosy Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)
$5.8M
7%

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
$4M
5%

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
$2.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
281
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION?
No. THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION give?
THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $16.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 410 grantees. Recent grantees include For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, and MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION?
THE ARGOSY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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