The Archer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Archer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,940 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$142,940
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$268,991
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $183,675 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $176,815 | 39 | $198,187 |
| 2024 | $183,675 | 40 | $411,637 |
| 2025 | $142,940 | 37 | $268,991 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert A Archer 14251 Juniper Lane, Saratoga, CA 95070 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (408) 453-5510 |
What The Archer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $137,790 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,400 |
| Virginia | 2 | $600 |
| Arizona | 1 | $300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $300 |
| Kansas | 1 | $300 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
| Missouri | 1 | $300 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General operations | $35,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | General operations | $25,000 |
| Youth on Course | General operations | $20,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operations | $10,000 |
| NAMI Santa Clara County | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Fund | General operations | $1,500 |
| Hope Services | General operations | $1,000 |
| Cancer Care Point | General operations | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | General operations | $1,000 |
| San Jose Buddhist Church | General operations | $500 |
| Individual | General operations | $500 |
| Food Bank of Monterey County | General operations | $500 |
| American Heart Association | General operations | $450 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | General operations | $300 |
| Ike Eisenhower Foundation | General operations | $300 |
| Sutter Health Care | General operations | $300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Vall | General operations | $300 |
| National ALS Association | General operations | $300 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals | General operations | $300 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General operations | $300 |
| Individual | General operations | $300 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General operations | $300 |
| Disabled American Veteran's | General operations | $300 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General operations | $300 |
| Boystown | General operations | $300 |
| Individual | General operations | $300 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General operations | $300 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General operations | $300 |
| Arthritis Association | General operations | $300 |
| Harry S Truman Library | General operations | $300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operations | $250 |
| Individual | General operations | $200 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General operations | $200 |
| National Glaucoma Society | General operations | $100 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $100 |
| Kqed | General operations | $40 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Archer
Questions people ask
Does The Archer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Archer Family Foundation give?
$142,940 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs The Archer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Archer (President & CEO).
What does The Archer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and health.