Welcome

The Jonathan Tarr Foundation is an education-based non profit located in Encinitas, CA., providing Windows of Opportunity Scholarships to a diverse population of under-served boys and girls not normally targeted for academic assistance.

JTF is becoming the leader in the quest to provide higher education and leadership opportunities to students graduating from Continuation, Charter, Magnet, Independent and Secondary High Schools offering alternative education curriculum, including AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination).


Upcoming Events

  • Encinitas Rotary Wine Festival
    June 5, 2010
    San Diego Botanic Garden
    View Invitation
  • Breakfast with Santa!
    December 11, 2010
    Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024
    Adults $10 Children $10 Call 760-818-0462 to purchase tickets.
  • Windows to the World Cookbook First Edition
    $16.00
    Call 760-818-0462 to order cookbook.

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Video Gallery and YouTube!
Please visit our gallery to view the Jonathan Tarr Foundation Story.

JTF would like to extend special thanks and acknowledgments to: The AT&T Foundation Reserve Grant. John R. Osburn, Director External Affairs. AT&T Services, Inc. San Diego Siena Randall (R&R Enterprises). Jake Tapia (HandrawnPictures.com). Jamie Supinger Crowley. With their help, Jonathan's story is now told.

JTF also now has a YouTube Channel ("jonathantarrfound"). Visit to see many great videos!

Wine Festival 2010
JTF is honored to once again be listed as a beneficiary for the Encinitas Rotary Wine Festival

Want to support us by attending ? Mark our name on the invitation (click image below) when you register. Then enjoy wine and food in a beautiful setting! But hurry, last year it sold out. Encinitas Rotary Wine Festival 2010
Hawaiian Raffle
Listed below are the winners. Congratulations!

Prize #1 Hawaiian Airlines to Honolulu & Accommodations (Value $2,350.00) Winner: Neusa Silva San Diego, CA

Prize #2 Family Fun in the San Diego (Value $ 500.00) Winner: Jason Soder Encinitas, CA

Prize #3 Hawaiian Ohana Quilt, Pillow and Hula Snoopy (Value $250.00) Winner: Patricia Khalifa Encinitas, CA

Prize #4 Tea and Dinner by the Sea (Value $250.00) Winner: Evelyn Kheo La Mesa, CA

Prize #5 Momilani's Island Traditions (Value $155.00) Winner: Roberto San Luis Monrovia, CA
Congratulations Graduates
Jonathan Tarr Foundation hosted the 7th Annual Ohana (Family) Picnic at Glen Park Pavilion in Cardiff to honor the Class of 2009 Students, their families and teachers. Teresa Barth, City of Encinitas Council, joined Encinitas Chamber of Commerce President, Ken Gross, in greeting 187 guests and volunteers. The event was sponsored in part by the City of Encinitas and the Mizel Family Foundation Community Grants Program and Michele Riley, MBA/CPA. Encinitas Rotary Club cooked the hot dogs and hamburgers. The moonlight Beach Ukulele Strummers entertained the guests with traditional Hawaiian music and hula.
Congratulations Graduates

We're so proud of you!
Kelly Auimataga (2003 Mt. Miguel HS) graduated from Grossmont College with an AA degree then recently graduated from The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles with a BS degree in graphic design. OJ Auimataga, Jr. graduated from Helix Charter HS with the Class of 2009. This is the first time that Jonathan Tarr Foundation scholarships have been awarded to a brother/sister in San Diego County.
We're so proud of you!

July 4th Festivities
Robin Tarr, Founder of Jonathan Tarr Foundation, received the San Diego Hometown Heroes Award for making a difference n the community as sponsored in part by KyXy Radio 96.5 and the San Diego County Fair at the July 4th Celebrations in Del Mar. JTF representatives Michael Woodey, Sherry Yardley, Beth Atuatasi and Dot Saurer also enjoyed the Hometown Heroes Parade, Southwestern Marines Band, Fireworks Display, and Mo Town's Smokey Robinson Show.

JTF International Cookbook
Filled to the brim with delicious recipes...learn more...

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