Welcome to

John Muir

Elementary Foundation

JMEF Mission

Provide funds to enrich, maintain, and expand access to educational programs for all John Muir Elementary School students, with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music.

JMEF Goal

To benefit our students and staff by funding activities not supported by tax dollars in a way that promotes cultural inclusivity and eliminates resource gaps between the lowest and highest performing students.

WE NEED YOU

To help us foster creative approaches to education through innovative grants and student scholarships
To increase private support for educational activities at John Muir Elementary School
To increase parent involvement at our school

Since 2015, we’ve raised more than $120,000 to support our school. We have:
Founded the STEM for LIFE garden, an organic learning garden on the playground with our partners from the nonprofit Enrich LA
Provided MIKE (Music Is Key to Education) music classes as part of the regular curriculum for all TK – 3rd grade students
Obtained a $5,000 library grant through the Laura Bush Foundation
Subsidized after-school robotics, dance classes, and more and more for K-6 students
Introduced students to opera in school through classes with singers from the Pacific Opera Project
Created school-wide Art Day and cultural events
Funded Chromebooks for classrooms

Our 2025-26 Fundraising Goals
Grow our garden sponsorships
Seek grants to award teachers and students who excel
Raise awareness within the school and the wider community about our programs and attract more parents
Continue funding the MIKE music program
Build on after school enrichment programs