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A school is built on steady, faithful giving. Become a monthly partner or make a one-time gift—either way, you help launch a generation true.
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All gifts are tax-deductible. Archer Christian Academy is a ministry of Urban Youth Outreach, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Your Gift at Work
Archer Christian Academy is building something rare—a school where rigorous academics, deep character formation, and the Gospel meet in one of Chicago’s most under-resourced communities. The true cost of an Archer education is about $12,000 per student each year. Families contribute roughly ten percent of that, as they are able, and partners bridge the rest.
Partnership Levels
Each level can be given at once or spread across the year as a monthly gift.
- Archer Partner$25,000The Archer is the school itself—a foundational gift toward the launch of the academy.
- Student Sponsor$10,800 or $900/mo.Fully funds one student’s tuition for the academic year.
- Semester Partner$5,400 or $450/mo.Provides complete support for one student for a semester.
- Fletching Partner$3,600 or $300/mo.An arrow needs three—you join two other partners to fully fund a student.
- Advocate$1,200 or $100/mo.Underwrites essential program materials and operational launch costs.
- Supporter$600 or $50/mo.Provides vital ongoing support to build the foundation of our new program.
Learn more about our vision and how your investment makes an impact →
The Archer Cornerstone Fund
Every great institution is built on a strong foundation. The Cornerstone Fund is our campaign to lay the groundwork for Archer Christian Academy—not for operations, but for establishment. We estimate that about $400,000 will carry Archer through its launch: getting the word out to families, purchasing curriculum, furnishing classrooms, hiring teachers, and everything else it takes to open our doors on August 23, 2027. Gifts serve three mission-critical goals:
- Secure Our Founding Team. Bring on the key personnel and strategic partners required for a successful launch.
- Establish Our Home. Secure and prepare our physical location in Englewood.
- Build Our Plan. Cover the administrative, legal, and strategic consulting costs needed to build an excellent, sustainable school from day one.
A Cornerstone gift is a first-in,
foundational investment. You are not just supporting a school—you are one of its builders.
Give the Way That Works for You
Check by Mail
Make your check payable to Archer Christian Academy and mail it to the address below.
- Payable to
- Archer Christian Academy
- Mail to
- 1507 E 53rd St, Box 691
Chicago, IL 60615
Checks payable to Urban Youth Outreach, our parent ministry, with “Archer Christian Academy” in the memo line are welcome too.
Donor-Advised Fund
Log in to your National Christian Foundation Giving Fund—or Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or any other sponsor—and search for Urban Youth Outreach.
- Recipient
- Urban Youth Outreach
- Tax ID / EIN
- 36-3382527
- Designation
- “Archer Christian Academy”
DAF grants often arrive without your name attached. A quick email lets us watch for your gift and thank you properly.
Gifts from an IRA
If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. It counts toward your required minimum distribution and is excluded from your taxable income. Ask your custodian to send the distribution to:
- Recipient
- Urban Youth Outreach
- Tax ID / EIN
- 36-3382527
- Mail to
- 1507 E 53rd St, Box 691
Chicago, IL 60615 - Designation
- “Archer Christian Academy”
Stock & Securities
Giving stock you have held for more than a year lets you avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full fair market value.
Contact Daniel to arrange a transfer, and let us know the security and share count so we can identify your gift when it arrives.
Multi-Year Pledge
Founding partners often fulfill an Archer Partner or Student Sponsor gift over two or three years. A pledge lets you commit now and give on a schedule that works for you.
Talk with Daniel about a pledge.
Employer Matching
Many employers match charitable gifts. Ask your HR department whether your company has a matching program and submit:
- Recipient
- Urban Youth Outreach
- Tax ID / EIN
- 36-3382527
- Designation
- “Archer Christian Academy”
Questions about any of these? Email daniel@archerchristian.org or call 312-539-0644.
Urban Youth Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. This information is not tax advice—please consult your tax or financial advisor about the best way to give.
Need to Change Your Monthly Gift?
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Giving to Archer, Answered
Is my gift to Archer Christian Academy tax-deductible?
Yes. Archer Christian Academy is a ministry of Urban Youth Outreach, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 36-3382527), so gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You receive a receipt for every gift.
What does it cost to educate one student at Archer?
About $12,000 per student each year. Families contribute roughly ten percent of that, as they are able, and partners cover the rest. A Student Sponsor gift of $10,800 (or $900 a month) carries one child for a full year; a Semester Partner gift of $5,400 ($450 a month) carries a child for a semester; and three Fletching Partners at $3,600 ($300 a month) together fund one student.
Can I give to Archer monthly?
Yes. Choose Monthly on the form above and give $900, $450, $300, $100, $50, or any amount each month. You can change the amount, the payment method, or the charge date—or pause the gift—on the update page.
Can I give through a donor-advised fund, by check, with stock, or from an IRA?
Yes. Donor-advised fund grants (including National Christian Foundation), checks, IRA qualified charitable distributions, stock gifts, multi-year pledges, and employer matching gifts are all welcome—see More Ways to Give. Checks are payable to Archer Christian Academy and mailed to 1507 E 53rd St, Box 691, Chicago, IL 60615; donor-advised fund grants, IRA distributions, and matching gifts are directed to Urban Youth Outreach (EIN 36-3382527), designated “Archer Christian Academy.”
What do gifts toward launch costs pay for?
We estimate that about $400,000 will carry Archer through its launch: getting the word out to families, purchasing curriculum, furnishing classrooms, hiring teachers, and everything else needed to open our doors on August 23, 2027.
Other Ways to Partner
Not ready to give financially? There are other meaningful ways to invest in the mission of Archer Christian Academy.
Pray with us: download the Archer Prayer Card (PDF), five requests for the road to launch.