Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF)

MVEF Gala – We Made Big Waves! Thank You! 🌊

Thank you to our incredible community for making our MAKE WAVES Gala the most successful fundraiser in MVEF history!

To our parents, community leaders, superintendent, principals, teachers, sponsors, and supporters—thank you for your generosity, energy, and dance moves that made the night unforgettable.

Together, we’ve raised $180K+ so far, bringing us closer to our $1.2M annual goal—with just ~$85K left to go! Help us cross the finish line by donating today: www.mvef.org/donate

🎉 Missed the auction? Our After-Gala Auction is open now with reduced Buy Now pricing on kids’ camps, museum tickets, and fun experiences: http://www.paybee.io/@80

✨ Limited spots remain for Community Parties:
• Family Fun @ Holi Festival Celebration – March 27, 2027
• Pub Trivia Night – This Fall: https://www.paybee.io/@53

Buy through Sunday, May 10, 2026.

🎉 Calling All Incoming 6th Grade Families Heading to Crittenden! 🎉

Join the Crittenden Middle School PTA and the Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF) for a fun community gathering at the Crittenden picnic tables on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30–7:00 PM!

🍦 Free ice cream
🔍 Scavenger hunt
🎟️ Raffles

Come meet other incoming families, Crittenden’s Principal, the PTA President, and representatives from MVEF as you connect with the community and celebrate the start of middle school!

Please help spread the word to other incoming Crittenden families—we hope to see you there!

🎉 MVEF Gala Perks – Take Advantage of Exclusive Discounts! 🎉

Our incredible Gala donors are giving back to YOU with amazing deals for your family—just in time for summer planning!

💻 Code Rev
Get $50 OFF summer camps
Use code: MVEF2026
https://www.coderevkids.com/

🏀 Spartan Sports Camps
Get $50 OFF one week of summer camp
(Multi-Sport Grades 1–7 | Sports-Specific & Academic Grades 3–9)
Use code: mvef50
https://www.spartanssportscamp.com/

🚀 iD Tech Camps
Get $250 OFF in-person summer camps
Get $100 OFF virtual summer camps
Use code: SPECIALEVENT26
https://www.idtech.com/

Don’t miss out—these exclusive perks are just one more reason to celebrate our amazing community! 💙 Register today!

And don't forget to browse & bid on our online auction!
paybee.io/@51

🌊 The MVEF Online Auction Is LIVE! 🌊

The MVEF Make Waves Online Auction is officially open! Dive in to browse 130+ amazing items, snap up Buy Now experiences, and start bidding on community favorites — all while supporting vital programs for Mountain View–Whisman students.

This is a key fundraising moment for MVEF, and with nearly $275,000 still to go to reach our annual goal, we need your help to make waves and cross the finish line together!

✨ Explore six exciting categories:
• Travel & Experiences
• Community Parties
• Kids Camps & Classes
• Tickets & Passes
• Fitness, Wellness & Services
• Food, Local Gems & Gift Cards

Link: paybee.io/@51

💙 Bid, share, and spread the word with family and friends — every bid brings us closer!

Last week to secure Early Bird tickets for the 2026 MVEF Spring Gala – Make Waves!

Early Bird pricing is available through March 2, including a special discount for first-time attendees. Gather friends, colleagues, or community partners and reserve a table for eight!

🎟 Get your tickets here: paybee.io/@43

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Los Altos Community Center

The MVEF Spring Gala is our largest annual fundraiser, supporting programs that enrich education for all Mountain View Whisman School District students. Join parents, educators, local leaders, and community members for an evening of dinner, music, and silent & live auctions — all in support of our public schools.

Together, we can create lasting impact for every student.

2026 MVEF Spring Gala – Make Waves!

Saturday, April 18, 2026
6:00–10:00 PM | Los Altos Community Center

Secure your Early Bird tickets (available through March 2) with a special discount for first-time attendees: paybee.io/@43

Make Waves at the MVEF Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year! The ripples of your support will build into a powerful swell for Mountain View Whisman School District students.
Join us for a lively night out featuring:
Dinner
Dancing with a DJ
Silent & live auctions

This year’s Make Waves theme celebrates the power of our community coming together to create meaningful change for every child.

Thank you for supporting MVEF and helping us Make Waves for Education!

2026 MVEF Spring Gala – Make Waves!

Saturday, April 18, 2026
6:00–10:00 PM | Los Altos Community Center

Make Waves at the MVEF Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year! 🌟 The ripples of your support will build into a powerful swell for Mountain View Whisman School District students.

Join us for a lively night out featuring:
🍽️ Dinner
🎶 Dancing with a DJ
🎁 Silent & live auctions

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Grab Early Bird tickets (available through March 2) with a special discount for first-time attendees:
👉 paybee.io/@43

This year’s Make Waves theme celebrates the power of our community coming together to create meaningful change for every child.

💙 Thank you for supporting MVEF and helping us Make Waves for Education!

🍷 Cheers to the New Year with MVEF! 🥂

Support local students while enjoying a fun evening of Italy wine tasting with fellow parents! Join us at Total Wine & More to sip, learn from the experts, and mingle with the MVEF community.

✨ Adults only — perfect for an easy date night in Mountain View!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Total Wine & More at Rengstorff Center (1010 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043)
$50 per person

🎟️ Space is limited — register today:
👉 paybee.io/@32

Cheers to supporting our local students! 🍷🎉

🎁 It’s Giving Season — and your gift to MVEF can go 2x or even 3x as far!

Join us in supporting local public schools in Mountain View!

💙 December Challenge Grant = Double Your Impact
Thanks to generous donors, every dollar given through Dec 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $26,000 — including donations made through employer portals, DAFs, and stock gifts. Double your impact today!

💼 Employer Matching = Triple Your Impact
Your company might match your gift! Check if your employer participates: https://doublethedonation.com/mvef

Why give now?
With major tax changes coming, 2025 is an ideal year for charitable giving — especially for donors who itemize — before current rules expire.

Your donation ensures every MVWSD student has access to art, music, hands-on science, and other enriching programs.

👉 Give today — one-time or recurring — and make a lasting impact! www.mvef.org/donate

🎉 It’s GIVING TUESDAY!
Your gift to MVEF can go 2x or even 3x farther today.

December Challenge Grant:
All donations through Dec 31 are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $26,000 — including employer portals, DAFs, and stock gifts.

Employer Matching:
You may be able to triple your impact!
Check here: doublethedonation.com/mvef

Your gift is 100% tax-deductible and supports a well-rounded education for every MVWSD student.

👉 Donate today: mvef.org/donate

Thank you for supporting our schools! 💙

To our wonderful community:
Warm Thanksgiving wishes to you and your families! We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones.

Thank you for your outstanding support and commitment to the Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF) — it is deeply appreciated. We couldn’t provide a well-rounded education for all MVWSD students without your generosity.

We look forward to continuing our important work together to set our students up for success.

Enjoy the well-deserved break!