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The Archer Family Charitable Corp

SALT LAKE CITY, UT EIN: 87-0491844 Website

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

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

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

5states

Cities

ChicagoManhattan BeachMantiMidvaleOgdenOremPeabodyRivertonRyeSalt Lake CitySanta MonicaWest HollywoodWest Valley CityWoods Cross

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
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$95K$189K$284K$378K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$40K$81K$121K$162K38 grants202026 grants202128 grants202221 grants202329 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLL…$15KASSISTANCE LEAGUE$15KHORIZONTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND$10KWEBER STATE UNIVERSITY$10KWASATCH FORENSIC NURSES$8KU OF U WOMENS RESOURCE C…$7KCENTER FOR STUDENT ACCES…$7KTHE ROAD HOME$6KKOSTOPULOS DREAM FOUNDAT…$5KGOOD DEED REVOLUTION$5K

Grant Size Distribution

142 grants across all recorded years

142<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
LISA CHAVEZTRUSTEE
BROOKE BEAVESTRUSTEE
HEATHER EBLE-POWELLTRUSTEE

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\

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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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