The James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation

Where the rules come from

• Eligibility, The Archer Foundation read 2026-10-11
• Process & Timeline, The Archer Foundation read 2026-10-11
• FAQs, The Archer Foundation read 2026-10-11
• Grant Application (online form) read 2026-10-11

Rules 17

1. Checked by Grant OfficeDeadlinedeadline-2026-10-31

   Submit the online application by Oct 31, 2026, or wait for the Spring/Summer cycle (Mar 1 to Apr 30).

   For the Fall/Winter Cycle, the application window opens on September 1, and the deadline for submitting your application is October 31.

2. Checked by Grant OfficeDeadlinedeadline-2027-04-30

   Submit the online application between Mar 1 and Apr 30, or wait for the Fall/Winter cycle (Sept 1 to Oct 31).

   For the Spring/Summer Cycle, the application window opens on March 1, and the deadline for submitting your application is April 30.

3. Checked by Grant OfficeHow it is sentchannel-web-form

   Submit through the application form on Archer's website.

   All applications must be submitted through our website.

4. Checked by Grant OfficeForm answeranswers-complete

   Answer: {missing}.

   Please complete this application in its entirety.

5. Checked by Grant OfficeForm answersmall-grant-cap

   A small grant asks for $10,000 or less; choose the large grant form for more.

   Small Grant Application ($10,000 or less)

6. Checked by Grant OfficeForm answerbudget-adds-up

   Make the total project budget equal A + B + C.

   Total Project Budget (A + B + C)

7. Checked by Grant OfficeWhat the documents sayno-placeholders

   Settle each open item before entering it: {missing}.

   Information submitted to the Foundation must be accurate and complete in all respects.

8. Checked by Grant OfficeForm answerserves-youth-or-aging

   Say that the organisation serves youth, young adults or older people.

   serving the youth, young adults or the aging population

9. Checked by a personBefore submittingboard-cities

   Every governing board member listed has a city of residence beside the name

   Governing Board Members * include city of residence

10. Checked by Grant OfficeAttachmentattach-irs-letter

    Upload the IRS determination letter.

    IRS Determination Letter of Exempt Status.

11. Checked by Grant OfficeLegal nameirs-letter-name

    The IRS letter shows another name: upload the name-change papers with it, or get a letter in {legal_name}.

    Information submitted to the Foundation must be accurate and complete

12. Checked by Grant OfficeAttachmentattach-financials

    Upload last year's financial statements (audited, or unaudited with an explanation) and current-year interim statements.

    Latest Audited Financial Statements and Most Recent Unaudited Financial Statements for the Current Year.

13. Checked by Grant OfficeHow oftenone-application-12-months

    Archer takes one application per organisation in 12 months, never in two consecutive cycles.

    Eligible organizations are limited to one application within each 12-month period.

14. Checked by a personBefore submittingonly-one-from-organisation

    No one else at the organisation (staff, board, a volunteer) is sending a separate Archer application this cycle, because Archer keeps only the last one submitted

    We will only accept one application from your organization.

15. Checked by Grant OfficeWhat the documents saynot-excluded

    Remove or rework: {missing}; Archer does not fund annual drives, galas, church or seminary construction, conferences or competition costs.

    The Foundation does not generally make grants to construct churches or seminaries

16. Checked by a personFunder preferencecover-letter

    A cover letter on the organisation's letterhead, signed by the director, is uploaded with the application

    You are encouraged to include a cover letter

17. Checked by a personFunder preferencefunds-secured

    A material share of the project's cost is already secured, and line B shows it

    It will expedite the review process if a material portion of the total funds needed for the project have been secured before applying.