James B and Lois R Archer
The James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2011 and based in San Angelo, Texas. The foundation was created to further the philanthropic objectives of James and Lois Archer, focusing on supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations across the United States, with particular emphasis on organizations serving children and young adults.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.4M
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
25
+127.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
-56.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations to accomplish their respective charitable or educational purposes, especially those serving children and young adults. The foundation's approach emphasizes innovative ideas that drive long-term positive change in communities.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Youth and aging population initiatives
- Education
- Health
- Inner-city youth programs
- Human services
The foundation's philanthropic philosophy is grounded in the Archers' personal belief that wealth should be shared to make a meaningful difference. As Lois Archer stated, "God would not give you more than you needed unless He wanted you to share it."
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, with at least one-third of funding allocated to West Texas. Primary geographic areas of focus include Texas, Tennessee, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $37.8 million (2024)
Annual Giving: $2.47 million (2024)
Total Revenues: $619,619 (2023)
Total Expenses: $2,826,859 (2023)
Total Assets: $39,170,121 (2023)
Staff: 1 employee
EIN: 45-3326925
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since January 2012
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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
84 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from James B and Lois R Archer
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Marcus Lopez
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES B ARCHER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LOIS R ARCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCUS LOPEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $135,000 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Notable Grants:**
Belmont University: $750,000 (2023) - Supporting the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University, the newest medical school in Nashville
Angelo State University and Laura W. Bush Foundation: Partnership to create a gateway to careers and solutions
The foundation continues to actively accept grant applications and maintain its commitment to supporting organizations that serve youth and vulnerable populations across the United States.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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