Funding Amount

Up to US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Previous recipients may apply again in a subsequent year and will be considered along with the rest of the applicants; however, there is no guarantee that past recipients will receive a grant.

Overview

The Juniper Fund, established in 2010 by The Murray Clan Society of North America, supports the education and preservation of Scottish heritage. It offers grants of up to $500 for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in Scottish music, dance, and art, as well as for activities that promote Scottish culture. Preference may be given to applicants with the last name Murray or affiliated families. Previous recipients can apply again, though past awards are not guaranteed.

The Juniper Fund was established in 2010 by The Murray Clan Society of North America to support the education, promotion, and preservation of the history, heritage, and traditions of Scotland. The fund provides financial support for the following purposes but is not limited to:

  • individuals to improve basic skills in Scottish music, dance, art, cuisine, etc.
  • activities to promote enrichment experiences in Scottish culture, traditions and history.
  • activities to benefit the Scottish community and the Murray Clan.
  • Funding

The maximum award will be $500 and funds will be paid directly to the organization that applies or to where the individual is engaging in an educational activity.

Eligibility

Previous recipients may apply again in a subsequent year and will be considered along with the rest of the applicants; however, there is no guarantee that past recipients will receive a grant.

What Berks County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
178
Total given
$4.88M
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,050–$750K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 94%, Virginia 2%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Reading, PA; Wyomissing, PA; Boyertown, PA.
  • 30% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Berks Nature · Reading, PA

    For general operating support

    $750K

  • Foundation for the Reading Public Museum · Reading, PA

    For collaborations and restorations at the reading public museum

    $250K

  • Green Building Alliance · Pittsburgh, PA

    For building sustainable, resilient, and thriving communities project

    $185K

  • Tower Health at Home · Wyomissing, PA

    For the tower health at home 5g device upgrade for epic

    $140K

  • Spotlight PA · Harrisburg, PA

    For the launch of the berks county bureau

    $100K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Music
  • Music education

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