Juniper Foundation concentrates its giving on Seattle-area civic and community institutions, funding local education, recreation, and therapeutic services. Grants skew toward place-based investments (park/boathouse projects, aquarium, and a school initiative) and include both capital campaigns and operating support; a single unnamed recipient ("See Attachment B") receives the largest share. The foundation appears to favor measurable, community-facing projects that strengthen local quality of life and access to specialized services.
Juniper Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by a pair of large cash grants to See Attachment B, including $390,694 in 2024 and $387,000 in 2023. That pattern, alongside a 100% Washington recipient record, points to a foundation that concentrates on local institutions and projects rather than broad national funding. Its grant list mixes unrestricted and purpose-specific support, from general operations for Seattle Aquarium to capital support for Green Lake Community Boathouse and the waterfront park project. The same local orientation appears in awards for therapeutic riding, school-based initiatives, and community-facing cultural and environmental programs. The foundation’s largest named grants also show a preference for measurable, place-based work. Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center received $151,266 in 2025 for general support, while Seattle Aquarium received $100,075 in 2025 for general operations. Other awards connect to Seattle organizations working in education, recreation, and public engagement, suggesting a funder that supports both ongoing operating needs and discrete projects tied to neighborhood life and access to specialized services. Overall, Juniper Foundation’s grantmaking is compact, locally focused, and centered on Seattle-area institutions.
Education-related giving appears in both K–12 and higher education settings. Juniper Foundation gave $75,028 in 2023 to Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences to support the South Park Initiative, and it gave $50,005 in 2023 to University of Washington Foundation to support the UW-Life Sciences Complex and Greenhouse and the Tree of Life Room. Those awards show interest in school-community programming and academic facilities. The foundation also funds recreation and waterfront infrastructure. Friends of Waterfront Seattle received $50,219 in 2023 to support the waterfront park project, and Green Lake Community Boathouse received $124,292 in 2024 for its capital campaign. A related outdoor-education thread appears in the $12,000 grant to Arboretum Foundation for Fiddleheads Forest School. Juniper Foundation also supports arts, media, and accessibility. Classical King Fm received $25,000 in 2025 for a digital audience engagement initiative, and Seattle Symphony received $25,000 in 2025 for annual support.
$1.3M
$27.9M
$5.4M
$1.4M
Most grants fall between $50K and $190K, with a median of $63K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$63K
75th Percentile
$190K
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Concentrated, local-focused giving: a small number of relatively large grants dominate the portfolio (including two substantial payments to a single unnamed recipient), with an emphasis on capital projects and core operating support for established Seattle institutions rather than many small, dispersed grants.
Notable grantees: SEE ATTACHMENT B (largest, repeat recipient), Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, Green Lake Community Boathouse, Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences
Typical grants cluster around a mid-five-figure level: the 25th percentile is $50,133, the median is $62,624, and the 75th percentile is $189,969. The distribution is pulled upward by two large cash awards to See Attachment B, while many other grants sit between $10,000 and $50,000. Recurring support is visible in repeated gifts to organizations such as Seattle Aquarium, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, and Classical King Fm across multiple years. The pattern also includes operating support, annual support, unrestricted support, and capital campaign grants, indicating a mix of ongoing and project-based funding.
Juniper Foundation gives entirely within the United States, and every listed recipient is in Washington. Seattle is the main hub, with grants to Seattle Aquarium, Green Lake Community Boathouse, Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences, Friends of Waterfront Seattle, and others. Outside Seattle, the foundation has also funded recipients in Redmond, Bainbridge Island, and Tacoma, but the geographic footprint remains tightly centered on Washington communities.
The recent grants show support for Seattle-area civic and community institutions, along with education, recreation, therapeutic services, arts, and environmental projects. Examples include Seattle Aquarium for general operations, Green Lake Community Boathouse for a capital campaign, and Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center for general support.
The foundation’s grant sizes cluster in the mid-five figures. The 25th percentile is $50,133, the median is $62,624, and the 75th percentile is $189,969. The two largest recent cash grants to See Attachment B are well above that range.
The recent grant record is entirely Washington-based. The recipient country distribution is 100% U.S., and the listed Washington recipients include organizations in Seattle, Redmond, Bainbridge Island, and Tacoma.
Yes. Seattle Aquarium appears in both 2023 and 2025, Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center appears in 2025 and 2025 with two grants, and Classical King Fm appears in 2025 through both a digital audience engagement initiative and an annual fund grant.
The foundation uses several modes of support, including general operations, unrestricted support, annual fund support, and capital campaign grants. Recent examples include a capital campaign grant to Green Lake Community Boathouse, general operations for Seattle Aquarium, and unrestricted support for Eca USA.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN LAKE COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE | SEATTLE, WA | $124,292 | 2026 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| THE KEY TO CHANGE | SEATTLE, WA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $62,750 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $60,000 | 2026 | TEW LECTURESHIP |
| STEP BY STEP FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER | PUYALLUP, WA | $50,000 | 2026 | NEXT GEN GROUP GRANT: FARM 12 |
| WORLD WAR II FOUNDATION | WAKEFIELD, RI | $50,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PELELIU |
| WOODLAND PARK ZOO | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2026 | FOREST TRAILHEAD PROJECT |
| ST HERMAN OF ALASKA ORTHODOX CHURCH | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | $45,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE NATIVITY SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE SYMPHONY | SEATTLE, WA | $35,000 | 2026 | AMPLIFY PROJECT FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF BENAROYA HALL |
| MERCER FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | CASPER, WY | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE WORLD WAR II FOUNDATION | WAKEFIELD, RI | $30,000 | 2026 | PEARL HARBOR FILM PROJECT |
| MERCER FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | CASPER, WY | $30,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DUWAMISH RIVER COMMUNITY COALITION | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOUNT DESERT LAND & GARDEN PRESERVE | SEAL HARBOR, ME | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | REDMOND, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | REDMOND, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE AQUARIUM | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE SYMPHONY | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | UW DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY GENERAL FUND |
| LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | REDMOND, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE SYMPHONY | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE SYMPHONY | SEATTLE, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $20,074 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SEATTLE CRISTO REY PROJECT |
| THE BLOEDEL RESERVE | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM |
| WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION | TACOMA, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE NATIVITY SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | 6TH GRADE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP |
| SEATTLE PARKS FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN BIKE ALLIANCE | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE NATIVITY SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PROVIDENCE MOUNT ST VINCENT | SEATTLE, WA | $17,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOOD FOREST COLLECTIVE | SEATTLE, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARVEST AGAINST HUNGER | SEATTLE, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COLORADO OPEN LANDS | LAKEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | NEWARK, DE | $15,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE MEN'S CREW |
| BLOEDEL RESERVE | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERSHIP PROG. |
| EPIPHANY PARISH OF SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | MUSIC PROGRAM |
| TREVOR PROJECT INC | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PORT TOWNSEND BALLET | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLASSICAL 981 | SEATTLE, WA | $12,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SEATTLE ROTARY SERVICE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $12,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLASSIC KING FM 981 | SEATTLE, WA | $12,500 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ANNUAL FUND |
| EPIPHANY PARISH OF SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | MUSIC PROGRAM |
| MOHAI FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION COALITION | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PORT TOWNSEND BALLET | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARVEST AGAINST HUNGER | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT |
GREEN LAKE COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE
$124,292CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
STEP BY STEP FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
$50,000NEXT GEN GROUP GRANT: FARM 12
WORLD WAR II FOUNDATION
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PELELIU
ST HERMAN OF ALASKA ORTHODOX CHURCH
$45,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
$35,000AMPLIFY PROJECT FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF BENAROYA HALL
MERCER FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE WORLD WAR II FOUNDATION
$30,000PEARL HARBOR FILM PROJECT
MERCER FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
$30,000TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CRISTO REY JESUIT SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CRISTO REY JESUIT SEATTLE
$20,074TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SEATTLE CRISTO REY PROJECT
WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN BIKE ALLIANCE
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FOOD FOREST COLLECTIVE
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERSHIP PROG.
EPIPHANY PARISH OF SEATTLE
$15,000MUSIC PROGRAM
PORT TOWNSEND BALLET
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SEATTLE ROTARY SERVICE FOUNDATION
$12,500GENERAL SUPPORT
EPIPHANY PARISH OF SEATTLE
$10,000MUSIC PROGRAM
MOHAI FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION COALITION
$10,000TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
PORT TOWNSEND BALLET
$10,000TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT