James B and Lois R Archer
San Angelo, TX · EIN 45-3326925. Reported 76 grants totalling $10.0M to 59 recipients across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. James B and Lois R Archer did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $20,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $10,000 and $50,000; the smallest was $2,500 and the largest $1,142,100. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $3,292,100 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $2,250,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Angelo State University Foundation on Behalf of Asu | San Angelo, TX | $1,500,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc | Houston, TX | $750,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Angelo State University Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $565,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Childeren's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc | Houston, TX | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center | Abilene, TX | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| That Others May Rise Inc | Fredericksburg, VA | $93,270 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Martin House Children's Advocacy Center | Longview, TX | $70,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| 147 Million Orphans Foundation Dba Love One International | Brentwood, TN | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Junction Community After School Program and Family Center | Junction, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| MD Andersonthyroid Cancer Program | Houston, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Teammates for Kid's Foundation | Denver, CO | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| West Texas Boys Ranch | San Angelo, TX | $41,405 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Meals for the Elderly | San Angelo, TX | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Wall Volunteer Fire Department | Wall, TX | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| New Horizons Ranch and Center Inc | Abilene, TX | $33,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Sutton County Food Pantry | Sonora, TX | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Angelo State University - Laura W Bush Inst of Womens Health | Nashville, TN | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Belmont Universityimpact and Innovation Fund | Nashville, TN | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | Dallas, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Refuge for Dmst's | Austin, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Senior Attention | The Colony, TX | $22,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Assocation West Texas Chapter | Maidland, TX | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| James Phillips Williams Memorial Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Junior League of San Angelo | San Angelo, TX | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Safari Club International | Tucson, AZ | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sutton County Health Foundation | Sonora, TX | $19,600 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Military Child Education Coalition | Harker Heights, TX | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| West Texas Counseling and Guidance | San Angelo, TX | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| YMCA of San Angelo | San Angelo, TX | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| El Progreso Memorial Library | Uvalde, TX | $10,350 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Aging Mind Foundation | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Camp Magical Moments Kids With Cancer | Shelley, ID | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| CASA De Esperanza De Los Ninos Inc | Houston, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cityserve Network | Bakersfield, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Eaton Hill Nature Center and Preserve | Sonora, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| First Response Ministry Inc | Fort Stockton, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fried of Christus Santa Rosa Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Joseph Thomas Fundation's Financial Assistance Program | Abilene, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kimble Rural Fire Department | Junction, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Love One International | Brentwood, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| San Angelo Young Lives | Harlan, IA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation's Utv Project | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Forge for Famiies | Houston, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Transplants for Children (tfc) | San Antonio, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| You Turn Ministries Inc | Lebanon, OH | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Pocatello, ID | $7,130 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Project Impact for Jordan's Cross | San Angelo, TX | $7,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| American Heart Association - West Texas | Dallas, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Journey of Hope Grief Support Center | Plano, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pths 1974 Classmate Fund | The Colony, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Mary's Kids | Bayside, NY | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
12 of 59 (20%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 21%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER IS TO ELIMINATE CANCER IN TEXAS, THE NATION AND THE WORLD THROUGH OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH AND PREVENTION, AND THROUGH EDUCATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, TRAINEES, PROFESSIONALS, EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC. - Belmont University
BELMONT UNIVERSITY IS A STUDENT-CENTERED CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY PROVIDING AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS MEN AND WOMEN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO ENGAGE AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD WITH DISCIPLINED INTELLIGENCE, COMPASSION, COURAGE AND FAITH. THEIR VISION IS TO BE A LEADER AMONG TEACHING UNIVERSITIES, BRINGING TOGETHER THE BEST OF LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF LEARNING AND SERVICE. AS A STUDENT-CENTERED CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY WITH A RICH BAPTIST HERITAGE, BELMONT UNIVERSITY UPHOLDS THE FOLLOWING CORE VALUES AS ESSENTIAL TO THE INTELLECUTAL, SPIRITUAL, PERSONAL AND CORPORATE LIFE: INTEGRITY, INQUIRY, COLLABORATION, SERVICE, HUMILITY. - Angelo State University Foundation
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. IS A PUBLIC, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ASU PRIMARILY FROM GIFTS AND EARNINGS ON ENDOWED FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION OVERSEES MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALL FOUNDATION FUNDS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AT ASU AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONORS' WISHES. - Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc
THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF GREATER WEST TEXAS INC. IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS A SAFE AND NURTURING HOME. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF GREATER WEST TEXAS, INC. (CAC) SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 17 YEARS OF AGE AND FAMILIES ACROSS THE GREATER WEST TEXAS REGION. - Cook Children's Health Foundation
THE MISSION OF COOK CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION IS TO TREAT SICKEST CHILDREN, PROTECT STAFF AND COMMUNITY AND HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF ANY HAZARDOUS COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. - That Others May Rise Inc
THE MISSION OF THAT OTHERS MAY RISE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY THROUGH FAITH (SPIRITUAL AND INDIVIDUAL), FINANCIAL SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO RISE ABOVE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES, POVERTY (ESTEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL) AND TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 35 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 | $2,890,000 | $22,500 |
| 2022 | 14 | $2,385,120 | $13,500 |
| 2023 | 11 | $2,394,405 | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | $2,378,830 | $10,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. James B and Lois R Archer has 16 of them, worth $18.9M. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $5,000,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $2,500,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $2,200,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $1,500,000 |
| Angelo State University Foundation on Behalf of Asu | San Angelo, TX | $1,500,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $1,500,000 |
| Angelo State University Foundation on Behalf of Asu | San Angelo, TX | $1,000,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $750,000 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $750,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc | San Angelo, TX | $750,000 |
| Angelo State University Foundation on Behalf of Asu | San Angelo, TX | $500,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc | San Angelo, TX | $500,000 |
| Childeren's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc | Houston, TX | $250,000 |
| The Teammates for Kid's Foundation | Denver, CO | $150,000 |
| Junction Community After School Program and Family Center | Junction, TX | $50,000 |
Where its money goes
74% of its giving went to organizations in Texas. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $20,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Texas.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from James B and Lois R Archer's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 5106 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, TX, 76904. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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