Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 68-6218949

The Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2002, the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a single employee and focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations through general operating expense grants.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.4M

-0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$807K

+19.5% YoY

Grant Count

-3.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

+24.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $835K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust funds general operating expenses and supports various nonprofit organizations. The foundation's primary classification is Private Foundations (NTEE code T20).

Grantmaking

The trust demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity. Recent grants made in 2024 include:

Grant Range

s vary, with documented awards ranging from approximately $47,000 to $157,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois and has made grants to organizations in multiple states, including Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $3.1M (80%)

South Dakota $237K (6%)

Montana $195K (5%)

Tennessee $195K (5%)

New Mexico $78K (2%)

New York $39K (1%)

Maryland $35K (1%)

Florida $2K (0%)

States

Colorado Florida Maryland Montana New Mexico New York South Dakota Tennessee

Cities

AnapolisAshlandCarmelChamberlainColorado SpringsEnglewoodGallupGreenwood VillageLa JuntaLanhamMemphisPine RidgeSt FrancisSt Petersburg

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:

Total Assets: $12,390,762
Total Revenues: $907,220
Total Expenses: $947,463
Investment Income and Dividends: $524,563
Number of Employees: 1

The foundation's revenue increased significantly in 2024, with investment income and dividends rising 36.3% compared to the prior year ($524,563 in 2024 versus $384,995 in 2023).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,390,762	$12,463,500	$12,465,528
Revenue	$907,220	$815,949	$590,345
Expenses	$947,463	$816,981	$1,032,390
Qualifying Distributions	$847,087	$715,652	$925,673
Net Investment Income	$812,412	$693,501	$498,564
Distributable Amount	$834,788	$731,396	$752,844

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

131 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Silver Key Senior Services ($157,250), Colorado Boys Ranch Foundation ($56,681), Goodwill of Colorado ($47,175).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
US OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC FOUNDATION COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	GENERAL	$5,897
GOODWILL OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	GENERAL	$47,175
WORLD VILLAGES FOR CHILDREN LANHAM, MD	GENERAL	$7,862
WESTSIDE GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	GENERAL	$7,862
SPECIAL OLYMPICS CO ENGLEWOOD, CO	GENERAL	$31,450
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH MEMPHIS, TN	GENERAL	$39,312
THE SALVATION ARMY COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	GENERAL	$39,312
YMCA OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	GENERAL	$31,450
ST FRANCIS MISSION ST FRANCIS, SD	GENERAL	$15,725
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	GENERAL	$39,312

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Krystal Zec — Vice President (as of July 2025)

The organization also operates under the alternate name "Mcclurg John Ttee."

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

Address: 10 S Dearborn St # Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603-2300
Telephone: 800-496-2583

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust fund?

The trust funds general operating expenses and supports various nonprofit organizations. The foundation's primary classification is Private Foundations (NTEE code T20).

How do I apply for a grant from Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust?

The trust demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity. Recent grants made in 2024 include: • Silver Key Senior Services: $157,250 • Colorado Boys Ranch Foundation: $56,681 • Cheyenne Village: $47,175 The foundation made a total of 19 grants in 2024. Grant sizes vary, with documented awards ranging from approximately $47,000 to $157,000.

Where does Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust make grants?

The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois and has made grants to organizations in multiple states, including Colorado.

What size grants does Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust awarded 26 grants totaling $807K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $835K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust's EIN?

Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-6218949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.