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JUNIPER CHARITIES
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 853170104 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · www.thejuniperfund.org
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mission · from form 990

The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes with the meaning of Sec 501c 3 170 c 2 B 5055 a 2 & 2522 a 2 of the IRC of 1986 as ammended

profile · synthesized from sources

The Juniper Fund supports families in Nepal who have lost loved ones working in high-altitude mountaineering, providing cost-of-living, business, and vocational training grants. The organization also advocates for improved safety standards, insurance, and certification for Nepali mountain workers. As of 2024, it has assumed financial stewardship of the Khumbu Climbing Center to expand its impact on community safety and training in the Himalayas.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

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named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy Program
Works to improve insurance standards, certification requirements, and consumer awareness in the Himalayan trekking and climbing industry
Business Grant
Supports families in creating sustainable businesses to replace lost income and achieve financial independence
Cost of Living Grant
Provides $3,000 annually for five years to families of deceased high-altitude workers to support basic needs during the initial grief period
Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC)
Provides climbing, rescue, medical, and English language training to over a thousand Nepali men and women to improve safety and professionalism in high-altitude work
Vocational Training Grant
Funds training in skills such as cooking and English language to help widows and family members gain employment or start businesses
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 4 activities
    • Provide Cost of Living Grants
      Provides annual cost of living grants, typically $3,000 for five years, to support families, particularly widows in Nepal, with children's education and basic needs, and to help replace lost income.
    • Provide Cost of Living Grants
      Provides annual cost of living grants, typically $3,000 for five years, to support families, particularly widows in Nepal, with children's education and basic needs, and to help replace lost income.
    • Provide Education Scholarships
      Provides education scholarships for children, enabling them to study in locations like Kathmandu.
    • Provide Education Scholarships
      Provides education scholarships for children, enabling them to study in locations like Kathmandu.
  • Rock Climbing Access & Conservation 2 activities
    • Financial Stewardship of Khumbu Climbing Center
      Will assume financial stewardship and oversight of the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) starting December 2024.
    • Financial Stewardship of Khumbu Climbing Center
      Assumes financial stewardship and oversight of the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) starting December 2024.
  • Microloan Programs with Training 2 activities
    • Provide Business Grants and Support
      Provides business grants and assistance to individuals and families to help them create sustainable businesses, including support in finding suitable business premises.
    • Provide Business Grants and Support
      Provides business grants and assistance, including finding suitable spaces, to families to help them create sustainable businesses and replace lost income.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Offer Vocational Training Grants
      Offers vocational training grants to individuals, especially widows in Nepal, to enroll in skills-based courses such as cooking, English language, and beauty services, to support business development and self-sufficiency.
    • Provide Vocational Training Grants
      Offers vocational training grants to individuals, especially widows in Nepal, to support enrollment in skills-based courses such as cooking, English language, and beauty services, to enable sustainable businesses and income generation.
    • Support Families of Lost Workers
      Supports families of workers lost in the Himalayan region, primarily those working on Everest, having assisted the families of 76 lost workers (over 300 people) and 48 lost workers (over 200 people).
    • Support Families of Lost Workers
      Supports families of workers lost in the Himalayan region, primarily those working on Everest, by providing financial aid and other assistance to over 300 people across 76 families.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
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Total assets$5K
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Net assets$5K
3 years on record · 2020–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Alejandro Krys — Director President
  • Jay Wolf — Director
  • Lawrence D Bain — Director
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation (ALCF) Partner — Carries on the legacy of ALCF, which founded the Khumbu Climbing Center.
  • Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation (ALCF) Partner — Taking over the mission of the Khumbu Climbing Center from ALCF, which founded KCC in 2003.
  • AmazonSmile Partner — Partnership program where a percentage of eligible purchases is donated to The Juniper Fund.
  • Asman Tamang Sherpa Government — Deceased high-altitude porter whose widow received support from The Juniper Fund.
  • Eddie Bauer Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.
  • Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) Partner — Will assume financial stewardship and oversight of KCC starting December 2024.
  • Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC) Partner — Will assume financial stewardship and oversight of KCC, which teaches responsible climbing practices to Nepali climbers and high-altitude workers.
  • Pemba Capital Partners Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.
  • Silver Oak Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.
  • Tsering Dolkar Partner — Nepal Operations Director for The Juniper Fund, providing direct support and program coordination to beneficiaries in Nepal.
  • US Sherpa Partner — Corporate partner supporting the mission of The Juniper Fund.