Juniper Tree Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 2004, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and was formerly known as the Morelock Family Foundation. The foundation provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$415K
+27.5% YoY
Grant Count
49
+14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+11.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Christian nonprofits and churches
- Church repairs and maintenance
- Aging and senior services
- Pregnancy care services
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 32 additional grants totaling $350,356 in 2024.
Grant Range
$35–$215,876
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Ohio
- Virginia
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $2,206,411
- Total revenues: $423,611
- Total expenses: $419,127
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical data (2023):
- Revenue: $425,000
- Expenses: $329,000
- Total assets: $2.2 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,206,411 | $2,201,927 | $2,106,101 |
| Revenue | $423,611 | $425,007 | $200,072 |
| Expenses | $419,127 | $329,181 | $367,789 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $415,341 | $325,662 | $366,016 |
| Net Investment Income | $101,624 | $93,007 | $14,072 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Back 2 Back Ministries ($215,876), Sami Sunshine Foundation ($31,200), James Bush ($26,761).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM SCOTTSDALE, AZ | OPERATIONS | $700 |
| AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC | OPERATIONS | $650 |
| BACK 2 BACK MINISTRIES MASON, OH | OPERATIONS | $215,876 |
| BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION CHARLOTTE, NC | OPERATIONS | $800 |
| BRIDGE THE GAP URBAN OUTREACH CONNERSVILLE, IN | OPERATIONS | $4,380 |
| CARE CENTER LOVELAND, OH | OPERATIONS | $13,000 |
| CBN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | OPERATIONS | $750 |
| CINCINNATI SQUASH ACADEMY CINCINNATI, OH | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| COLSON CENTER LANSDOWNE, VA | OPERATIONS | $950 |
| DOUGLAS LIONS CLUB DOUGLAS, GA | OPERATIONS | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Deborah J Robinson: President (as of December 2024, based on her role at Sami Sunshine Foundation, a grantee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN P MORELOCK JR | CHARIMAN OF THE BOARD | — | — |
| JOHN P MORELOCK JR | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| AUSTIN MORELOCK | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JOHN P MORELOCK III | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| APRIL BERGER | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 37429, Cincinnati, OH 45222-0429
- Telephone: 513-761-2860
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Juniper Tree Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Christian nonprofits and churches • Church repairs and maintenance • Aging and senior services • Pregnancy care services
How do I apply for a grant from Juniper Tree Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $415,141 • Number of grants awarded (2024): 57 grants • Typical grant range: $35–$215,876 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Back 2 Back Ministries: $215,876 (operations) • Sami Sunshine Foundation: $31,200 (operations) • Life Forward Pregnancy Care of Cincinnati: $15,640 (operations) The foundation awarded 32 additional grants totaling $350,356 in 2024.
Where does Juniper Tree Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Ohio • Virginia • North Carolina
What size grants does Juniper Tree Foundation award?
In 2024, Juniper Tree Foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $415K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Juniper Tree Foundation's EIN?
Juniper Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0749868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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