AI Summary
The ARGENT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. With a total of $1.4 million granted to 32 organizations in 2024, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ARGENT FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION FOCUSED ON AIDING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT AND SCALE WORK THAT IS CRUCIAL IN ADDRESSING SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF SOCIETY. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY AND GRANTMAKING BY EMPOWERING DONORS TO PURSUE PHILANTHROPIC GOALS AND EMPOWERING CHARITIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FINANCIAL RESILIENCE BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO CHARITIES AND POTENTIAL DONORS REGARDING FUNDRAISING, EFFECTIVE GRANT- MAKING AND PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENTS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
FORT WORTH, TX
$500K
19%
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
RUSTON, LA
$271.9K
10%
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
RUSTON, LA
$234.8K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARGENT FOUNDATION?
No. ARGENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ARGENT FOUNDATION give?
ARGENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Louisiana, and Missouri. 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 ARGENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARGENT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARGENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ARGENT FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARGENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ARGENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH, and LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARGENT FOUNDATION?
ARGENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.