The Archer Family Charitable Corp
The Archer Family Charitable Corp is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, established in 1991. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, it provides grants to nonprofit organizations across the United States, with a particular emphasis on supporting youth and aging population initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$162K
+17.5% YoY
Grant Count
29
+38.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-14.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was formed to further the philanthropic objectives of James B. Archer and Lois R. Archer. Its mission is to provide grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, especially those serving children and young adults, to accomplish their respective charitable or educational purposes.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education (41% of giving)
- Social & Human Services (23% of giving)
- Health (16% of giving)
- Youth-related organizations
- Catholic agencies and churches
Grantmaking
Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website. The application deadline is September 30.
Review Cycle
is September 30.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 91% of grants remain in Utah. The foundation also supports organizations in other states including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and other cities across the United States such as Chicago and Manhattan Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,358,996
- Total Revenue: $199,045
- Total Expenses: $223,260
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $1.38M
- Revenue: $138k
- Expenses: $186k
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,358,996 | $1,383,211 | $1,431,307 |
| Revenue | $199,045 | $138,390 | $160,598 |
| Expenses | $223,260 | $186,486 | $193,669 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $137,285 | $89,404 | $116,729 |
| Distributable Amount | $135,674 | $121,266 | $125,334 |
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
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by uncompensated trustees:
- Brooke Beaves (Director)
- Heather Eble-Powell (Trustee)
- Lisa Chavez (Trustee)
Founders: James B. Archer and Lois R. Archer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA CHAVEZ | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BROOKE BEAVES | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| HEATHER EBLE-POWELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, awarding grants to a diverse range of organizations supporting education, health, and human services. Recent grantees span multiple states and focus areas, reflecting the foundation's commitment to supporting nonprofit organizations that serve vulnerable populations, particularly children and young adults.
Lancaster Archery Foundation Grants $32,000 in Scholarship Funds to Texas\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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