Advance excellent education for all students in the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD) through a partnership with parents, educators, business and the community. The San Juan Education Foundation's goal is to provide support for innovative teacher-driven programs that inspire a love of learning and prepare our students to succeed in a global economy.

As a strong, high-achieving community, we are not satisfied with the status quo in our schools. We cannot depend on government funding alone to provide the high caliber educational opportunities our students need and we demand. We believe it is critically important to enrich the classroom experience and offer support to teachers who want to be creative, innovative and challenge students. The goal of our Foundation’s grassroots support is to provide the catalyst for increasing numbers of teachers to innovate and improve the educational experience.

The focus of the San Juan Education Foundation (SJEF) is science, technology & the arts (STARS). Although we work closely with the schools and district, we are a separate, community-based charitable entity. SJEF is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation and donations made to it are tax deductible. Our board is comprised of dedicated community, business and education leaders with the professional expertise, knowledge of our community’s resources, and creativity necessary for a fresh approach to achieving our mission. Our Board is committed to the highest level of financial stewardship as we use our resources for maximum benefit directly to the schools and students we serve. Through the generous support of our Founders, all subsequent donations to the Foundation will directly benefit the students of the San Juan Unified School District. The Foundation will identify and support programs in science, technology and the arts through a process that funds Innovative Learning Grants.