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Mission & Vision
   
The Jarrett Meeker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in July 1987 in memory of 8-year-old Jarrett Meeker after his accidental death on April 27, 1987. JMF is run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors.

The mission of JMF is to support educational programs related to wildlife, conservation and the environment for children and young adults throughout San Diego County. The Jarrett Meeker Foundation functions as both an operating foundation and grantor to deserving organizations.

Since 1987, JMF has provided once-in-a-lifetime educational experiences to more than 100,000 children representing over 50 schools throughout San Diego County. Overall contributions to these programs total more than $500,000.

Our vision for the next 20 years is to continue to expand our support for wildlife and conservation-related educational programs, carefully choose programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve, and consequently improve the condition of the natural world.