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Volunteer-led · Since 2000
McSwain
Education Foundation
Big opportunities begin with a community that shows up.
01 · Why we’re here
Every student deserves more ways to discover what’s possible.
Local generosity becomes real experiences for McSwain students.
We raise funds for teacher-led grants, educational enrichment, school equipment, technology, and opportunities that extend beyond the school budget. Our annual dinner, dance, and auction raises the bulk of our working funds, which we aim to spend on students through teacher-initiated grants.
$80K+raised in a typical year
25+years serving McSwain
01community, showing up together
02 · Our biggest night
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Mustang Nights
Dinner, silent auction, dessert auction, live auction, and dancing—all in support of McSwain students.
- Doors
- 5:30 PM
- Dinner
- 7:00 PM
- Place
- Merced Elks Park
3600 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced
This is an adult event. Dessert auction menu coming soon.
Thank you to the generous donors who made last year’s Mustang Nights a success!
03 · Ways to give
Choose the impact that feels right.
Every contribution moves a student forward.
Build a lasting legacy
A gift of $500 or more grows the Legacy Fund while investment income supports grants for generations.
Share your time
Bring your experience and community spirit to a volunteer-led board dedicated to McSwain students.
04 · The gift that keeps giving
The Legacy Fund
Rooted here.
Growing forward.
The Legacy Fund is our endowment program. Original contributions remain invested for future growth, while the income helps fund direct expenditures and grants for McSwain students.
Gifts of $500 or more may honor a person, family, business, or organization and are recognized on the Legacy Fund plaque in the Charles Galatro Gymnasium and Performing Arts Center. Anonymous gifts are welcome.
Ask about becoming a Legacy donorView Legacy Fund honorees
Founding Legacy Members
Bobby and Jackie Dallas
Bud and Eleanor Roduner
Charles and Linda Galatro
Clyde and Barbara Fields
Dennis Cardoza and Barbara McLoughlin
George and Debra Morrow
Jim and Tricia King
Joe and Helen Amarant
John and Eleanor Lema
Mark and Marsha Seivert
The Carabello Family
In memory of Christina Volbrecht
Stribling Family Trust
Todd and Becky Machado
Tim and Marilyn O’Neil
The Belo Family
Don and Betty Rogers
Richard, Tom, and Bernadine Rogers
Legacy Donors
Walt and Sue Koehn
Ted and Maria Dietz Family
Clay and Sheri Nordman
Santa Fe Pet Hospital
Silver Bell Barn
Gary and Linda Rieke
Kevin and Suzanne Mitchell
Phil and Katie Favier
Grossman Family
The Ewing Family
Amy and Keith Kano
Joe Stefani Family
The Seifert Family
Richard and Carol Robinson
Vince & Kathy Fucillo
Reschenberg Family
Terry & Stacey Bohlke
Homen Family
Ray & Lucille Milani
County Bank
Buhach Pre School
Donald Woods Family
Scott Skidmore Family
Paul Singer Family
John and Marlene Johnson
Matt and Kenny Sellers
Hertan Family
Eli and Laurie Bazan
The Godbold Family
05 · About the Foundation
Independent. Volunteer-led. Student-first.
We turn community support into educational opportunity.
The McSwain Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members. We work closely with McSwain School and the district while remaining an independent organization.
Our commitment is simple: invest community-raised dollars in projects that enhance learning but cannot be supported by the school budget.
Federal Tax ID · 77-0542302
Board of Directors
Meet the neighbors volunteering their time for McSwain students.
Interested in serving? Contact Jenny Medeiros, or complete the application below and submit it to a board member.
Interested in serving? Apply here- Stefanie KuhrPresident
- Marsha SeivertVice President
- Subreena GerminoSecretary
- Jessica CloverTreasurer
- Jenny MedeirosBoard Member
- Scott RodunerBoard Member
- Laurie BazanBoard Member
- Angeles LomeliBoard Member
- Melody LynchBoard Member
- Helen AmarantBoard Member
Mustang Nights through the years
2026 Mustang Nights · October 3
2025 Mustang Nights · October 4
2024 Mustang Nights · September 28
2023 Mustang Nights · October 7
2022 Mustang Nights · October 8
2021 Drive-thru Mustang Nights & Virtual Auction · October 9
2020 No event due to COVID
2019 Mustang Nights · September 21
2018 Happy Fall Y’all · September 29
2017 Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats · September 23
2016 Boots and Bling · September 17
2015 Taste of Wild Wild West · September 19
2014 Taste of California Mardi Gras · September 20
2013 Taste of California Goes South of the Border · September 21
2012 Taste of the Tropics · September 29
2011 Taste of Tuscany · September 17
2010 Taste of California, Denim and Diamonds · September 18
2009 Taste of California Goes Country · September 19
2008 Taste of California · September 13
06 · Foundation news
The latest from McSwain
See what your support makes possible.
Read our 2025 Foundation newsletter for highlights, gratitude, and ways to get involved.
Read the newsletter07 · Stay connected
Have a question or an idea?
Let’s do something good for McSwain students.
For Foundation information, contact President Stefanie Kuhr.