The Archer Family Foundation
The Archer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saratoga, California. Its 2025 filing reports 37 grants totaling $142,940, primarily to organizations in California.
The Archer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Archer Family Foundation gave $143K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,940
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,863
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $268,991
- -34.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Archer Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Robert A Archer
Mailing address: 14251 Juniper Lane, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 453-5510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Archer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Special Olympics ($35K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 182 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC. The listed 2025 grants also include a $300 grant to an organization in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Archer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 909% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2020) to $200K (2022). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Pleasant Hill, CA | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Pacific Clinics Los Gatos, CA | General Operations | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Youth on Course Pebble Beach, CA | General Operations | $20,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank San Jose, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| NAMI Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Fund Palo Alto, CA | General Operations | $1,500 |
| Hope Services San Jose, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Cancer Care Point San Jose, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society Washington, DC | General Operations | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,991 | $319 | $143,965 | $142,940 | 37 | $143,340 | $19 | $15,762 |
| 2024 | $411,637 | $107 | $186,657 | $183,675 | 40 | $184,855 | — | $8,970 |
| 2023 | $198,187 | $1,378 | $180,313 | $176,815 | 39 | $177,935 | $538 | $14,019 |
| 2022 | $377,581 | $60,334 | $203,193 | $199,775 | 37 | $200,865 | $58,898 | $22,660 |
| 2021 | $520,274 | $215,252 | $202,754 | $198,745 | 29 | $199,805 | $13,123 | $29,570 |
| 2020 | $507,744 | $92,067 | $131,518 | $127,715 | 37 | — | $5,766 | $25,471 |
| 2019 | $547,305 | $233,961 | $157,491 | $153,589 | 36 | — | $31,764 | $25,586 |
| 2018 | $470,695 | $133,295 | $155,461 | $151,136 | 34 | — | $30,503 | $26,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Archer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — 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 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Pacific Clinics describes its work as helping communities provide care and support for children and families with complex behavioral health needs. Youth on Course describes services that include subsidized golf access, internships, college scholarships, and an alumni program. Yu-Ai Kai says it promotes healthy aging and independent living and advocates for seniors.
Other 2025 grantees include NAMI Santa Clara County, Hope Services, and organizations serving people with neuromuscular conditions, pets and their families, and residents needing home care or hospice.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $142,940. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $35,000, with a median grant of $300. The largest grants included $35,000 each to Special Olympics and Pacific Clinics, $25,000 to YMCA of Silicon Valley, $20,500 to Youth on Course, and $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank. The listed purposes for these grants were general operations.
The 2024 filing lists Robert A. Archer as the contact for grant inquiries. It lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A. Archer as President and CEO.
The Archer Family Foundation is led by Robert A. Archer, President & CEO on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Archer
President & CEO
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Archer Family Foundation
How much does The Archer Family Foundation give each year?
The Archer Family Foundation gave $143K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $184K across 40 grants.
What is The Archer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Archer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $3,863, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Archer Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Archer Family Foundation give grants?
The Archer Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (9 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Archer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Archer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Archer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Archer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Special Olympics ($35,000), Pacific Clinics ($35,000) and YMCA of Silicon Valley ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Archer Family Foundation?
The Archer Family Foundation reported $269K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Archer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Archer Family Foundation?
The Archer Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thearcherfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Archer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Archer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0010211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 12, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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