Investing in Education. Enriching Lives.
Envisioning a San Juan Unified School District where funding is not a barrier to equitable opportunity and access.
Every student deserves a chance — and every educator deserves the support to dream boldly. That’s why the San Juan Education Foundation, San Juan Unified’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner, exists. Our mission is to harness the power of philanthropy and partnership to propel student achievement and enrich the lives of educators.
Whether we’re awarding scholarships, funding classroom resources and innovation, celebrating educational excellence, or building bridges between schools and community — we’re here to light up possibility, fuel bold ideas, and champion dreams.
$893,000
in grants awarded since 2006
$75,500
in scholarships awarded in 2025
Explore What We Do
PROPEL Grants for Educators
Fueling bold ideas, creative instruction, and inclusive classrooms.
ACHIEVE Scholarships for Students
Opening doors to college, career, and beyond.
Community Engagement
Our two signature annual events, the Fair Oaks Chicken Run and An Evening with the STARS, bring the community together to celebrate success, uplift, and give back.
Get Involved
Donate today. Help educators PROPEL.
Create a scholarship. Help students ACHIEVE.
Nominate a STAR
What’s New
And our Inaugural Legacy STAR Award Winner is…
For 25 years, Evelyn Margolin served as a beloved and visionary special education teacher in San Juan Unified, serving students across grade levels and abilities with unwavering compassion and skill. Throughout her remarkable career, she has been a guiding light...
$25,000 Awarded So Far!
We’re thrilled to announce our first class of San Juan Education Foundation grant recipients for the 2025-26 school year! From hands-on STEM experiences to new tools that support literacy, wellness, and the arts, each project reflects the dedication and imagination of...
Transform Your School Site!
Thanks to the generous support of Link Logistics, this grant provides school sites with up to $20,000 in infrastructure funding to expand access to essential resources and help create more equitable, inclusive learning environments.
Our Sponsors
Proudly supported by those who believe in brighter futures.
We’re deeply grateful to the individuals, businesses, and organizations that help fuel our mission. Their partnership helps us propel student achievement, enrich the lives of educators, and build a stronger San Juan Unified community.
“San Juan Unified is fortunate to have a non-profit partner, the San Juan Education Foundation, helping to make dreams come true. From grants that support our educators’ innovative instruction to scholarships funding our students’ future education plans, contributions from the San Juan Education Foundation and its donors help make our district great!”