Private foundation · San Angelo, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $50,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $50,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $50,000 · 1 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $50,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 24 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $2.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | $50K | 1 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $750K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Marcus Lopez · San angelo · (325) 942-7642 · Marcus@thearcherfoundation.org
- What to send
- The foundation has adopted the standard form promulgated by the funders roundtable
- Deadlines
- April 29 & october 31
Next one: Oct 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Applicants may not apply in any two consecutive grant cycles
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- James B ArcherChairman
- Lois R ArcherDirector
- Marcus LopezExecutive director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To transform the hearts of children and families in uganda and throughout the world through life-saving... (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Million Orphans Foundation Dba Love One International | Brentwood, Williamson County | To transform the hearts of children and families in uganda and throughout... | $50K |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 1 to Tennessee groups totaling $2.5 million. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Belmont university is a student-centered christian community providing an... | $2.5M | 2024 |
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL
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