Juniper Tree Foundation
Juniper Tree Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, it gave grants to charitable organizations and individual recipients, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Juniper Tree Foundation at a glance
In short: Juniper Tree Foundation gave $415K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $415,141
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,472
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,206,411
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (16 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Juniper Tree Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 37429, Cincinnati, OH 45222
Phone: (513) 761-2860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Juniper Tree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Back 2 Back Ministries ($216K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($36,761), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 248 grants of 253 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Ohio received 85% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Kentucky (7%), New York (2%), Illinois (1%), and Indiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Juniper Tree Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 47 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $326K (2023) to $429K (2021). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Back 2 Back Ministries Mason, OH | Operations | $215,876 |
| Sami Sunshine Foundation Milford, OH | Operations | $31,200 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $36,761 |
| Life Forward Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $15,640 |
| West Chester Church of the Nazarene West Chester, OH | Operationsoperations | $15,000 |
| Care Center Loveland, OH | Operations | $13,000 |
| Soul Winners for Christ Dayton, OH | Operations | $7,000 |
| Elim Fellowship Lima, NY | Operations | $6,500 |
| Salvation Army Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $5,500 |
| Special Olympics Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,206,411 | $423,611 | $419,127 | $415,141 | 49 | $415,341 | $101,624 |
| 2023 | $2,201,927 | $425,007 | $329,181 | $325,662 | 43 | $325,662 | $93,007 |
| 2022 | $2,106,101 | $200,072 | $367,789 | $366,016 | 57 | $366,016 | $14,072 |
| 2021 | $2,273,818 | $685,834 | $429,924 | $429,024 | 60 | $429,024 | $1,834 |
| 2020 | $2,017,908 | $1,073,740 | $383,804 | $383,109 | 44 | — | $8,040 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for Christian ministries and churches, human services, and assistance to individuals. For example, Back 2 Back Ministries describes its work as caring for orphaned and vulnerable children, while New Generations says it trains and coaches Indigenous leaders to launch and sustain disciple-making movements. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $415,141. Grants ranged from $100 to $215,876, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $215,876 to Back 2 Back Ministries in Mason, Ohio, for operations; $31,200 to Sami Sunshine Foundation in Milford, Ohio, for operations; and $26,761 to an individual recipient in Kentucky for hardship and disaster assistance. Other notable grants included $15,640 to Life Forward in Cincinnati for operations and $15,000 to West Chester Church of the Nazarene for operations.
Among smaller 2024 grants, New Generations received $5,000. The organization describes its work as training and coaching Indigenous leaders to launch and sustain disciple-making movements. Ignite the Ville received $3,000; it says it helps University of Louisville students take a first or next step with Jesus. The foundation also reported direct charitable activity consisting of a donation of funds to Back2Back Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John P. Morelock Jr. as chairman of the board and president; Austin Morelock and John P. Morelock III as vice presidents; and April Berger as secretary.
Juniper Tree Foundation is led by John P. Morelock Jr., Chariman of the Board & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P. Morelock Jr.
Chariman of the Board & President
Trustee Director → Chariman of the Board & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John P. Morelock III
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
April Berger
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Austin Morelock
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey C. Paas (2020–2023) — Director
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 Tree Foundation
How much does Juniper Tree Foundation give each year?
Juniper Tree Foundation gave $415K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $326K across 43 grants.
What is Juniper Tree Foundation's typical grant size?
Juniper Tree Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,472, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Juniper Tree Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Juniper Tree Foundation give grants?
Juniper Tree Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (11 grants), Mason, OH (4 grants), Loveland, OH (2 grants) and Dayton, OH (2 grants).
Does Juniper Tree Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Juniper Tree Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (46 grants).
Who are Juniper Tree Foundation's largest grantees?
Juniper Tree Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Back 2 Back Ministries ($215,876), Sami Sunshine Foundation ($31,200) and Life Forward ($15,640), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($36,761), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Juniper Tree Foundation?
Juniper Tree Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $424K.
What does Juniper Tree Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for Christian ministries and churches, human services, and assistance to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Juniper Tree Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Juniper Tree 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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