The Argosy Foundation, founded in 1997, is currently based in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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It was formerly known as the Abele Family Charitable Trust.
History
The foundation was established in 1995 with a $9 million endowment from
John Abele
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[ 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."][ It was also reported that the foundation trustees were the five members of the Abele family: Chris, Alex, Jennifer, John Abele, and his wife.][
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Grantees
These are among the grants awarded:
* 2012 award of 1.2 million dollars to Olin College of Engineering
* 2013 award of 70,000 to a San Francisco company, Energy Foundation, which has been linked to a conservative-based super PAC
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the Congressional Leadership FundConservation Law Foundation
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* 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
See also
* Bradley Foundation
* Bader Philanthropies
* Zilber Family Foundation
References
External links
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*https://www.citizenaudit.org/943294950/
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Foundations based in the United States
Organizations based in Milwaukee
1997 establishments in Wisconsin