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LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY

Our Ongoing Commitment

Grants Awarded

Dollars Granted

The Archer Foundation

Different Organizations

Years Of Grant Making

The Archer Foundation

Grants
Awarded

Dollars
Granted

Different
Organizations

Years Of
Grant Making

Our Mission

The James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation was formed to further the philanthropic objectives of James and Lois Archer. We provide grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, especially those who serve children and young adults. We grant funds to organizations to accomplish their respective charitable or educational purposes.

Over $36MM Awarded

Grants awarded to various non-profit organizations across the United States. In 2024, The Archer Foundation provided $2.4M to 27 different agencies.

Founded in 2011, we have awarded over 211 grants to 96 different deserving organizations.

The Archer Foundation

What We Fund

We collaborate with nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that support youth and aging population initiatives, focusing on innovative ideas that drive long-term positive change in their communities.

Programs

Major Initiatives & Projects

Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicince - Belmont Univ.

The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University is the newest medical school to come to Nashville.

Nashville, TN

Angelo State University & Laura W. Bush Foundation

Partnering with ASU and LWB to create a gateway to careers and solutions in a variety of healthcare, rehabilitation and human services fields.

San Angelo, TX

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Helping the center to fund research and patient care initiatives, particularly in areas like neurodegeneration and pediatric cancer treatment.

Houston, TX

Partnering with the Foundation to support your mission.

The Foundation accepts grant applications only through our online portal. New applicants should visit our eligibility page to see if their organization might be the right fit for the types of nonprofits we fund.

See our previous grants.