The Argosy Foundation is a private family foundation founded in 1997 by John Abele, co-founder of Boston Scientific.  The Abele family members serve as the Board of Trustees; John is the Chairman and Chris Abele is the President & CEO.  The Foundation's headquarters and staff are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Partnerships are not limited to traditional program areas, but instead emphasize a due-diligence approach to making strategic, leveraged investments followed by continuous learning for future partnerships. Argosy does not accept unsolicited proposals.