Juniper Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Juniper Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $697,841 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $151,266. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$697,841
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$151,266
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $535,060 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $535,060 | 3 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $697,841 | 48 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
Juniper Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Juniper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 34 | $534,341 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $45,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $27,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center | General support | $151,266 |
| Seattle Aquarium | General operations | $100,075 |
| World War II Foundation | Documentary film production | $50,000 |
| University of Delaware Men's Crew | Men's crew | $45,000 |
| Classical King FM | Digital audience engagement initiative | $25,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | Annual support | $25,000 |
| Bloedel Reserve | High school internship program | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | General support | $15,000 |
| Mercer Family Resource Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Classical King FM 981 | Annual fund | $12,500 |
| Arboretum Foundation | Fiddleheads forest school | $12,000 |
| Eca USA | Unrestricted support | $10,000 |
| First Things Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition | General support | $10,000 |
| Malaria Partners International | General support | $7,500 |
| Seattle Rotary Service Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| Friends of Acadia | General support | $7,000 |
| Port Townsend Ballet | General operations | $5,500 |
| Cascade Public Media | Kcts 9 television's annual fund | $5,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Mohai | General support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | General support | $5,000 |
| NW Maritime Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Seattle University | President's club | $5,000 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington | General support | $5,000 |
| St Therese Catholic Academy | Upcoming event | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Family Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | General support | $5,000 |
| Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | General support | $3,000 |
| Rockend Art Barn | General operations | $3,000 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation | General support | $3,000 |
| Wyckoff House & Association | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey
- Charles D Dickey III
- Daniel M Asher
Questions people ask
Does Juniper Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Juniper Foundation give?
$697,841 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Juniper Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey (President/Treasurer/Director), Charles D Dickey III (Vice President/Director) and Daniel M Asher (Secretary).
What does Juniper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and arts and culture.