The Juniper Fund is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Juniper Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Juniper Fund generated $299.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $258.6k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE JUNIPER FUND SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE LOSS OF HIMALAYAN HIGH-ALTITUDE WORKERS. THE JUNIPER FUND PROVIDES RELIEF FUNDS OF UNCONDITIONAL DIRECT CASH TRANSFERS TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED POVERTY/FINANCIAL STRAIN AS A RESULT OF THE SOLE SUPPORTER OF THE FAMILY DYING IN AN ACCIDENT OR MEDICAL INCIDENT WHILE WORKING IN THE HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS DURING A COMMERCIAL OR PRIVATE EXPEDITION. FINANCIAL GRANTS ARE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF ANNUAL COST OF LIVING GRANTS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND/OR SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE JUNIPER FUND PROVIDES RELIEF FUNDS VIA UNCONDITIONAL DIRECT CASH TRANSFER TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED POVERTY AND FINANICAL STRAIN AS A RESULT OF THE DEATH OF THE SOLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR MEDICAL INCIDENT WHILE WORKING IN THE HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS DURING A COMMERCIAL OR PRIVATE EXPEDITION. IN 2021, WE SUPPORTED 51 FAMILIES, WHICH EQUATES TO 209 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS, THROUGH 3 PRIMARY PROGRAMS: 1) COST OF LIVING AND NEEDS BASED GRANTS, 2) VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND 3) BUSINESS GRANTS. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE JUNIPER FUND HAD LOWER USE OF DIRECT PROGRAM GRANTS, SPECIFICALLY THE USE OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND BUSINESS GRANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christine Hass Executive Dir. | Officer | 24 | $88,963 |
Melissa Arnot Reid President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Phil Lakin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Morton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Duncan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Athans Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $29,903 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $18,632 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,528 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $83,859 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $301,063 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,991 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $367 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $299,439 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $59,443 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,994 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,038 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,220 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,803 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,473 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,228 |
Office expenses | $459 |
Information technology | $74,430 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $480 |
Travel | $1,775 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,258 |
All other expenses | $6 |
Total functional expenses | $258,594 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,687 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,998 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $211,685 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,315 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,315 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,370 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $211,685 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Juniper Fund has recieved totaling $106,259.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Marks Family Foundation Redwood City, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,333 |
Mario & Alma Pastega Family Foundation Corvallis, OR PURPOSE: 2021 GRANT | $10,000 |
David C Hawley Foundation Tukwila, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY LOSS IN THE MOUNTAINS. | $7,726 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $5,200 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Luke Commission Inc Sagle, ID | $15,926,571 | $20,745,366 |
Making A Difference Foundation Seattle, WA | $5,648,581 | $9,801,406 |
Washington State University Global Health Pullman, WA | $474,066 | $7,124,881 |
Worldreader Org Seattle, WA | $11,912,107 | $9,017,027 |
All Gods Children International Vancouver, WA | $4,347,832 | $7,534,520 |
International Childrens Care Inc Vancouver, WA | $2,390,869 | $3,895,114 |
Days For Girls International Mount Vernon, WA | $1,621,886 | $3,676,158 |
Childcare Worldwide Lynden, WA | $2,694,359 | $2,926,893 |
India Partners Eugene, OR | $2,001,509 | $3,503,989 |
Glenorchy Marketplace Foundation Bellevue, WA | $35,571,268 | $3,025,099 |
African Entrepreneurship Collective Clinton, WA | $11,434,782 | $6,049,617 |
Alliance For Children Everywhere Seattle, WA | $495,240 | $1,071,349 |