Juniper Tree Foundation Fka Morelock Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 20-0749868 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,380.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back 2 Back Ministries | Mason, OH | Operations | $215,876 |
| Sami Sunshine Foundation | Milford, OH | Operations | $31,200 |
| 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 |
| New Generations | Wheaton, IL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kingdom Initiative | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bridge the Gap Urban Outreach | Connersville, IN | Operations | $4,380 |
| Ignite the Ville | Louisville, KY | Operations | $3,000 |
| Mason Parks and Recreation Foundation | Mason, OH | Operations | $3,000 |
| Victory Temple Church | Fairborn, OH | Operations | $2,642 |
| Greenview Bible Camp | Denver, PA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Kingdom Inclusion | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $2,500 |
| Lifeway Lead Academy | Xenia, OH | Operations | $2,407 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operations | $2,100 |
| Grace Crossing | Dayton, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| One City Foundation | Mason, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| One City for Recovery | Mason, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| Summit Church | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| Young Life Oh 166 | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $1,900 |
| Landmark Baptist | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $1,510 |
| Sweeten Life Systems | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $1,500 |
| Salem Ministries | Clayton, OH | Operations | $1,500 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Operations | $1,400 |
| Open Doors | Santa Ana, CA | Operations | $1,200 |
| Reset Ministries | Newport, KY | Operations | $1,100 |
| Cincinnati Squash Academy | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $1,000 |
| International Church for All Nations | Maineville, OH | Operations | $1,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Kimberly, ID | Operations | $1,000 |
| Changing Hearts and Destiny | Auburn, AL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Branches Church | Loveland, OH | Operations | $1,000 |
| Caring Response - Madagascar Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $1,000 |
| Cocoa Packs Inc - Heart 4 Hunger | Hershey, PA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Colson Center | Lansdowne, VA | Operations | $950 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $800 |
| Cbn | Virginia Beach, VA | Operations | $750 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Operations | $750 |
| World News Group | Asheville, NC | Operations | $725 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Operations | $700 |
| American Center for Law & Justice | Washington, DC | Operations | $650 |
| Douglas Lions Club | Douglas, GA | Operations | $500 |
| Global Christian Relief | Santa Ana, CA | Operations | $100 |
| Smoky Mountain Children's Home | Sevierville, TN | Operations | $100 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($36,761). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $415,141 | 49 |
| 2023 | $325,662 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103595
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0749868
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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