James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
The James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Angelo, Texas. It provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for charitable or educational purposes, with particular emphasis on organizations serving children and young adults.
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation gave $2.4M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Texas. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,378,830
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +127.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,153
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $37,784,398
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (15 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted through the foundation’s online portal. The foundation’s filing says it uses the standard form promulgated by the Funders Roundtable. The website requests the completed online application, the latest audited and most recent current-year unaudited financial statements, and the IRS determination letter of exempt status. It says review may include an interview, site visit, or request for additional information. Organizations may not apply in consecutive grant cycles; organizations funded in two consecutive years must skip a full year before reapplying.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists application windows of March 1–April 30 for the Spring/Summer cycle and September 1–October 31 for the Fall/Winter cycle. As of October 2, 2026, the listed Fall/Winter 2026 deadline of October 31 is upcoming. The foundation’s 2024 filing lists April 29 and October 31 as deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website lists application windows of March 1–April 30 for the Spring/Summer cycle and September 1–October 31 for…
- Contact
Application contact: Marcus Lopez
Mailing address: 5106 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, TX 76904
Phone: (325) 942-7642
Email: marcus@thearcherfoundation.org
Website: https://thearcherfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation Large Grant
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation Smaller Grant
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($550,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 84 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it makes grants throughout the United States and tries to allocate at least one-third of its grant resources to organizations helping people in West Texas. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remaining reported shares were Tennessee, 2%; Colorado, 2%; Washington, DC, 1%; and California, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 24 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $215K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2020) to $2.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | $1,142,100 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $550,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 25 grants; the 2023 filing reports 11, and the 2022 filing reports 14.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,784,398 | $1,428,151 | $2,704,669 | $2,378,830 | 25 | $2,473,577 | $1,271,004 | $2,063,032 |
| 2023 | $39,170,121 | $619,619 | $2,826,859 | $2,394,405 | 11 | $2,493,794 | $1,063,901 | $1,925,069 |
| 2022 | $41,270,430 | $11,521,198 | $2,787,699 | $2,385,120 | 14 | $2,465,586 | $11,252,385 | $1,879,933 |
| 2021 | $32,538,301 | $2,477,592 | $3,259,218 | $2,890,000 | 26 | $2,981,963 | $2,201,171 | $2,414,073 |
| 2020 | $33,306,150 | $274,988 | $2,514,941 | $2,170,000 | 8 | — | $601,405 | $1,968,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to further the philanthropic objectives of James and Lois Archer by providing grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those serving children and young adults. Its website lists five grant categories: arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, health, and human services. It considers requests for specific programs or projects, capital projects, and general operations; endowment grants are rare.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. The Junction Community After School Program & Family Center describes its work as providing a safe after-school setting for children, with enrichment, homework help, and outdoor play. The West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation says its purpose is to provide financial support to the rehabilitation center. The Sutton County Health Foundation describes providing long-term support for a local hospital and other healthcare resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $2,378,830. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,142,100, with a median grant of $10,000. Its website reports that in 2025 it provided $1.92 million to 27 nonprofit organizations.
The largest 2024 grants included $1,142,100 to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for its cancer care, research, prevention, and education mission; $500,000 to Angelo State University Foundation on behalf of Angelo State University for educational purposes; and $250,000 to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas, whose stated mission is to help ensure children have safe and nurturing homes. Other reported grants included $50,000 each to 147 Million Orphans Foundation DBA Love One International, Junction Community After School Program and Family Center, The Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center, and West Texas Rehabilitation Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James B Archer as chairman, Lois R Archer as director, and Marcus Lopez as executive director.
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation is led by Marcus Lopez, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcus Lopez
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $135K (2024)
James B. Archer
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois R. Archer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $135K, to Marcus Lopez (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
How much does James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation give each year?
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation gave $2.4M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 11 grants.
What is James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $95,153, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation give grants?
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants), Junction, TX (2 grants) and Sonora, TX (2 grants).
Does James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($1,142,100), Childeren's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc ($250,000) and 147 Million Orphans Foundation DBA Love One International ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($550,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation?
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation reported $37.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to further the philanthropic objectives of James and Lois Archer by providing grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those serving children and young adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation?
Applications are submitted through the foundation’s online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3326925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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