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James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation

The Archer Foundation

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Max Funding

Varies

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Application Due Date

Apr 30, 2026

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Funder Details:

Funder Type:

Private

Funding Frequency:

Biannual Grant

Use of Funds:

General Operating, Capital Funding, Programs/Projects

Funding Duration:

One-Year Grant

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Application Type

Full Application

Eligibility:

✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations

Program Areas:

Arts & Culture, Civic, Advocacy, Public Policy, Children, Education, Youth, Job Training, Health, Healthcare, Human Services, Early Childhood, Homelessness, Homelessness Shelter, Food Security, Mental Health, Seniors, Women, Women's Shelter, Foster Care, Housing, Humanities, Agriculture, Community Development, Environment, Sports, Higher Education Institutions, Substance Abuse

Locations:

Texas, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC

About The Grant

James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation provides grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations across the United States, with a focus on the areas of Arts & Culture, Civic & Public Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services.


Programs Areas:


  • Arts and Culture


Our Foundation is dedicated to supporting the arts and culture as essential elements that enrich and define our communities. Through our funding, we aim to support organizations and initiatives that provide access to the arts, promote cultural heritage, and encourage creative innovation.


  • Civic and Public Affairs


Our Foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations and initiatives that promote civic engagement and strengthen public affairs. We aim to empower individuals and communities to have a meaningful impact on the issues that affect them. Our giving in this area supports efforts that foster a more engaged, informed, and equitable society, where the voices of all individuals are heard and valued in shaping public policy and civic life.


  • Education


Our Foundation is committed to supporting educational initiatives that provide equitable access to learning and foster the development of critical skills for individuals of all ages. We aim to support programs that promote academic achievement, encourage lifelong learning, and prepare individuals for success in a rapidly changing world.


  • Health


Our Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that improve health and well-being, with a focus on promoting access to quality care and addressing health disparities. We support programs that advance healthcare access, promote prevention and wellness, and tackle the root causes of health inequities.


  • Human Services


Our Foundation is dedicated to supporting human services initiatives that address the immediate and long-term needs of individuals and families, particularly those facing challenges such as poverty, homelessness, and hardship. We aim to empower organizations that provide critical services such as housing, food security, mental health support, and workforce development.



The Foundation provides grants throughout the United States, but tries to allocate at least one-third of its grant resources to organizations helping those in the West Texas area. Applications for specific programs or projects, capital projects, and general operations are considered.


The deadline for the Spring/Summer Cycle is April 30 and the deadline for the Fall/Winter Cycle is October 31.

Requirements

  • 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving the youth, young adults or the aging population.

Grantor Information:

Name:

James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation

Type:

Private

Contact:

Email: info@thearcherfoundation.org
Phone: 325-942-7642

More Info: 

Restrictions:

Not Specified

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