The Magnolia Educational & Research Foundation is a non-profit organization established in August 1997. The founders, a group of active community members in Southern California, believe that increasing educational opportunities at every level is an asset to progress and further development. The vision of the Foundation is “Inspiring students to choose career paths in science and technology.”

In 1998, the Foundation began organizing volunteer tutors for middle and high schools, especially in math, science and computer technology areas by utilizing their connections to major research universities throughout Southern California.

In 1999, the Foundation organized and implemented a joint program with Culver City District to provide tutoring for students all around the city. It also started a free tutoring program in the Sherman Oaks/Van Nuys Area of the San Fernando Valley. These programs resulted in cooperation with School Districts to develop partnerships to support educational initiatives.

In the fall term of 2002, the Foundation has established the first charter school, Magnolia Science Academy (MSA), in the San Fernando Valley. Throughout the years, the Foundation has established another five charter schools to provide the innovative and high-quality education to the nearby community in Southern California. Currently, the Foundation plans and acts accordingly to establish many charter schools all around California.

The Foundation is granted tax-exemption status (501(c)-3) by the IRS and the State of California. The headquarters of the Foundation is located in Los Angeles, California.