The Eli Banana Fund’s Mission:
Giving back to the great University that has put up with us since 1878; celebrating the history and fostering the continued vibrancy of Eli Banana among alumni and student members; and reaffirming to the University community at large that Eli Bananas are among the most active and supportive members of the University of Virginia family.
Eli Banana Fund Board Members:
Dave J. Ogens ’75, Chairman- C. Taylor Cole ’91, Vice Chairman
- Arthur C. Best ’75, ’77, Treasurer
- Charles M. Caravati III ’87
- Beverly R. Carter, IV ’89
- Jon C. Cole ’74, ’78
- Charles C. D’Agostino, Jr. ’92
- Craig B. Jones ’77
- John G. Jordan III ’90
- R. Parker LeCorgne ’76
- Peter W. Schmidt ’75, ’79
- J. Scott Sinclair ’91
- Hayes Smith ’93
- William D. Walker ’75
- David C. Wright ’78, ’81
Recent Gifts given to the University of Virginia by The Eli Banana Fund:
2004: $100,000 in support of Preservation of Jefferson’s Historic Lawn Buildings
2006: $100,000 in support of the South Lawn Project
2016: $600,000 in support of the Rotunda Restoration
2019: $100,000 in support for students active in the Greek system
For information regarding support of The Eli Banana Fund, contact the Alumni Interest Groups team at Alumni Hall at aig@virginia.edu.
All donations count towards overall UVA donor support levels.
Please consult your financial advisor regarding the deductibility of this gift.