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James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications San Angelo, Texas · EIN 453326925

James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Angelo, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.

88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.4 million11$40.4 million
2024$2.4 million25$42.1 million

How to apply

ContactMarcus Lopez
5106 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, TX 76904
Phone or email(325) 942-7642, marcus@thearcherfoundation.org
What to submitThe foundation has adopted the standard form promulgated by the funders roundtable
DeadlinesApril 29 & october 31
RestrictionsApplicants may not apply in any two consecutive grant cycles

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas19$2.2 million
Colorado1$50,000
Tennessee1$50,000
District of Columbia1$25,000
California1$10,000
Ohio1$10,000
Idaho1$7,130

Grants paid in 2024

All 25 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
The mission of the university of texas md anderson cancer center is to eliminate cancer in texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.$1.1 million
Angelo State University Foundation on Behalf of Asu
San Angelo, TX
Angelo state university foundation, inc. Is a public, non-profit organization that was established to provide financial assistance to asu primarily from gifts and earnings on endowed funds. The foundation oversees management, investment, and distribution of all foundation funds for the furtherance of educational purposes at asu and in accordance with donors' wishes.$500,000
Childeren's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc
Houston, TX
The mission of the children's advocacy center of greater west texas inc. Is to ensure that every child in our community has a safe and nurturing home. The children's advocacy center of greater west texas, inc. (cac) serves children from birth to 17 years of age and families across the greater west texas region.$250,000
147 Million Orphans Foundation DBA Love One International
Brentwood, TN
To transform the hearts of children and families in uganda and throughout the world through life-saving medical care, family preservation, and sharing the love of jesus christ$50,000
Angelo State University Foundation
San Angelo, TX
Angelo state university foundation, inc. Is a public, non-profit organization that was established to provide financial assistance to asu primarily from gifts and earnings on endowed funds. The foundation oversees management, investment, and distribution of all foundation funds for the furtherance of educational purposes at asu and in accordance with donors' wishes.$50,000
Junction Community After School Program and Family Center
Junction, TX
The mission is to provide after-school enrichment and care for kids from kindergarten to 6th grade$50,000
The Martin House Children's Advocacy Center
Longview, TX
To ensure that every child who is suffering from abuse and comes to our center has an opportunity to be heard, feel protected, and receive services that are vital to his or her continued safety and future wellbeing.$50,000
The Teammates for Kid's Foundation
Denver, CO
To contribute financial resources to non-profit entities that support children.$50,000
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Abilene, TX
West texas rehabilitation center is dedicated to serving the concho valley and big country through outpatient rehabilitative and hospice care.$50,000
Sutton County Food Pantry
Sonora, TX
To build healthier families and stronger communities through nutrition, positive relationships, community out reach and education in sutton county.$30,000
American Cornerstone Institute
Washington, DC
The mission is to develop and distribute educational programs and materials promoting conservative commonsense solutions to the issues faced by our society$25,000
Sutton County Health Foundation
Sonora, TX
To provide long-term support of lilian m. Hudspeth memorial hospital and healthcare resources in sutton county.$19,600
Aging Mind Foundation
Dallas, TX
To fund and advance scientific research focused on finding the causes of alzheimers disease and other dementias.$10,000
Cityserve Network
Bakersfield, CA
Cityserve network is a faith-based organisation designed to empower and resource local churches and communities to launch sustainable compassion initiatives.$10,000
First Response Ministry Inc
Fort Stockton, TX
To serve the community as a "first response" community relief resource in an effort to apply the scripture verse jeremiah 29:7; "seek the welfare of the city i have deported you to. Pray the lord on its behalf, for when it has prosperity, you will prosper."$10,000
Fried of Christus Santa Rosa Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To serve the philanthropic needs of santa rosa health care corp (srhcc) by soliciting & distributing contributions in support of adult healthcare services at srhcc.$10,000
Junior League of San Angelo
San Angelo, TX
To promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.$10,000
Kimble Rural Fire Department
Junction, TX
Provides fire and rescue operations, promotes teaching and the practice of fire prevention and detection, saveslives, and protects property endangered by fires and other disasters in the kimble county texas community.$10,000
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
To provide quality educational services and opportunities to help the kerrville area students utilize their full potential.$10,000
Transplants for Children (TFC)
San Antonio, TX
To empower children and their families to master the lifelong challenges of pediatric organ transplantation.$10,000
You Turn Ministries Inc
Lebanon, OH
To conduct christian evangelical ministeries in the us and abroad.$10,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Pocatello, ID
To provide hand made, fully furnished beds to children in need.$7,130
American Heart Association - West Texas
Dallas, TX
Focused on activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other related diseases.$5,000
Journey of Hope Grief Support Center
Plano, TX
The mission is to renew hope, foster healing, and develop resilience in the hearts of children grieving the death of a loved one.$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
To provide a safe and caring home away from home for the families of children receiving essential medical services in sanantonio,texas.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 29 & october 31.

How much does James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation give?

$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James B Archer (Chairman), Lois R Archer (Director) and Marcus Lopez (Executive Director).

What does James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.

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