Juniper Foundation
Juniper Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 48 grants totaling $697,841 to charitable organizations, primarily in Washington.
Juniper Foundation at a glance
In short: Juniper Foundation gave $698K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $697,841
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +1500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,538
- -91.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,910,596
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Juniper Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1809 7Th Ave 409, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 487-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Juniper Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center ($171K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $506K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 68 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Washington recipients received 77% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Rhode Island 7%, Delaware 6%, Maine 4%, and Wyoming 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
How Juniper Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $535K (2023) to $760K (2020). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $698K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Redmond, WA | General Support | $151,266 |
| Seattle Aquarium Seattle, WA | General Operations | $100,075 |
| World War II Foundation Wakefield, RI | Documentary Film Production | $50,000 |
| University of Delaware Men's Crew Newark, DE | Men's Crew | $45,000 |
| Classical King FM Seattle, WA | Digital Audience Engagement Initiative | $25,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Seattle, WA | Annual Support | $25,000 |
| Bloedel Reserve Bainbridge Island, WA | High School Internship Program | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School Seattle, WA | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School Seattle, WA | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Redmond, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,910,596 | $951,962 | $785,165 | $697,841 | 48 | $709,841 | $904,723 | $1,107,535 |
| 2023 | $21,421,407 | $1,112,161 | $615,831 | $535,060 | 3 | $547,060 | $1,058,098 | $910,768 |
| 2022 | $16,951,875 | $1,783,376 | $682,334 | $612,428 | 5 | $624,488 | $486,923 | $763,082 |
| 2021 | $17,642,501 | $756,369 | $805,153 | $728,148 | 6 | $740,148 | $701,109 | $836,401 |
| 2020 | $17,000,984 | $2,336,921 | $819,065 | $759,562 | 6 | — | $496,413 | $651,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Juniper Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in therapeutic riding, education, arts and culture, conservation, outdoor recreation, and social services. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not stated foundation priorities.
For example, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center describes its mission as a community where horses transform the bodies, minds, and spirits of people with disabilities. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School says it integrates college-preparatory academics, professional work experience, and faith development. The Arboretum Foundation says it promotes, protects, and enhances the Washington Park Arboretum, while Washington Wildlife & Recreation describes its work as advancing conservation and outdoor recreation funding in Washington.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $697,841. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $151,266, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $151,266 to Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center for general support, $100,075 to Seattle Aquarium for general operations, and $50,000 to World War II Foundation for documentary film production. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School received two listed grants of $20,000 each for its capital campaign.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey as president, treasurer, and director; Charles D Dickey III as vice president and director; and Daniel M Asher as secretary.
Juniper Foundation is led by Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles D. Dickey III
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Asher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Juniper Foundation
How much does Juniper Foundation give each year?
Juniper Foundation gave $698K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $535K across 3 grants.
What is Juniper Foundation's typical grant size?
Juniper Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,538, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Juniper Foundation give grants?
Juniper Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (7%) and Delaware (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (26 grants), Northeast Harbor, ME (5 grants), Redmond, WA (2 grants) and Bainbridge Island, WA (2 grants).
Does Juniper Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Juniper Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Juniper Foundation's largest grantees?
Juniper Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center ($171,266 across 2 grants), Seattle Aquarium ($100,075) and World War II Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Juniper Foundation?
Juniper Foundation reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $710K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Juniper Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in therapeutic riding, education, arts and culture, conservation, outdoor recreation, and social services. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Juniper Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Juniper Foundation's EIN?
Juniper Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1908199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Juniper Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Juniper Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/juniper-foundation-morg_35bbc8fbd4534e1abf78273c4d5bda9c
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