About Us

John Muir Elementary Foundation

Our Mission

The mission of John Muir Elementary Foundation (JMEF), is to provide funds to enrich, maintain, and expand educational programs, with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Music (STEAM), that offer opportunities for all students to learn and to become responsible and productive citizens. 

Who We Are

• A 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt philanthropic organization
• An independent registered community-based corporation incorporated on April 20, 2015

Our Purpose

• To benefit our students and staff by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars
• To foster creative approaches to education through innovative grants and student scholarships
• To increase private support for educational activities at John Muir Elementary
• To increase parent involvement and support at John Muir Elementary

Our Results

• Since 2018, we’ve raised over $195,000 to support our school
• Provided Chromebooks for classrooms
• Launched music class as part of curriculum for all TK– 3^rd grade students
• Coordinated installation of a school garden
• Fund and coordinate a year-round garden-based science program

Our Fundraising Goals

• Continue to support our Garden Program and our TK to 3^rd grade Music Program
• Incorporate and build on other STEAM based enrichment programs 
• Raise awareness within the community of JMEF’s mission
• Seek grants and community sponsorship to support our school and mission.

2024-25 Board

• President-Willow Voytko 
• Vice President-Paul Austad
• Treasurer-Elizabeth Todd
• Assistant Treasurer-Rebecca Milla
• Secretary-Jill Howard
• Music Coordinator-Helen Lynn
• Garden Coordinator-Alex Fay

Members

• Mariam Arabyan
• Bronwen Bateman
• Vannessa Delaine
• Ani Tolmoyan
• Matt Wolcott
• Principal – Vie Nazarian 
• Teacher Liaison – Taleen Petrossian

• Email:   johnmuirfounation@gmail.com
• Instagram: @johnmuirfoundation