Argosy Foundation
U.S. charitable trust
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The Argosy Foundation, founded in 1997,[2] is currently based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[3] It was formerly known as the Abele Family Charitable Trust.
Formation1995
HeadquartersMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Jeneye Abele, Chris Abele, Alex Abele, John Abele, Mary Abele
Key people
Jeneye Abele, President and Chief Executive[1] | |
| Formation | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Jeneye Abele, Chris Abele, Alex Abele, John Abele, Mary Abele | |
Key people | Jeneye Abele, President and Chief Executive[1] |
Formerly called | Abele Family Charitable Trust |
History
The foundation was established in 1995 with a $9 million endowment from John Abele.[3] In 2002, it was reported that the foundation would move to Milwaukee with a net worth of over $450 million and that it had a history of supporting "liberal social and environmental causes."[3] It was also reported that the foundation trustees were the five members of the Abele family: Chris, Alex, Jennifer, John Abele, and his wife.[3]
Grantees
These are among the grants awarded:
- 2012 award of 1.2 million dollars to Olin College of Engineering[4]
- 2013 award of 70,000 to a San Francisco company, Energy Foundation, which has been linked to a conservative-based super PAC the Congressional Leadership Fund[5]
- 2013 award of 100,000 dollars to Conservation Law Foundation
- 2013 award of 65,000 dollars to Forestethics
- 2013 award of 20,000 dollars to Center for Biological Diversity
- 2013 award of 300,000 dollars to the Rocky Mountain Institute
- 2012 award of 250,000 dollars to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology