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.

$1,066,000
in grants awarded since 2006

$75,500
in scholarships awarded in 2025

Explore What We Do

Happy beneficiaries of PROPEL Grants for Educators

PROPEL Grants for Educators

Fueling bold ideas, creative instruction, and inclusive classrooms.

Students in music class with their instruments

ACHIEVE Scholarships for Students

Opening doors to college, career, and beyond.

Fair Oaks Chicken Run

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.

Support dreams. Fuel the future. Stand with our educators.

Create a scholarship. Help students ACHIEVE.

Ignite possibility. Fund a future.

Nominate a STAR

Celebrate service-oriented, trailblazing, accomplished role models who shine bright!

What’s New

Fair Oaks Chicken Run Registration Open Now

Fair Oaks Chicken Run Registration Open Now

Join us for a fun, feel-good community tradition that brings people together in support of students and schools. Register today and be part of a run that makes an impact.

ACHIEVE Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

ACHIEVE Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

The San Juan Education Foundation is proud to announce that applications are now open for the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. Scholarship Program! Designed to support students as they take the next step after high school, the ACHIEVE Scholarship Program is about more than financial assistance — it’s about investing in students’ potential, goals, and futures.

PROPEL Grant Program

PROPEL Grant Program

At the San Juan Education Foundation, we believe that great teaching deserves great support. That’s why our PROPEL Grant Program offers flexible funding for educators and staff ready to make a difference in their classrooms, schools, and communities. The PROPEL Grant Program is open! Apply for a $500, $2500, or $7500 Grant today.

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.

SMUD
Kaiser Permanente
San Juan Unified School District
Republic Services
Western Health Advantage
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“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!”

— Melissa Bassanelli – Superintendent