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:
David C. Wright ’78
Chairman
S. Hayes Smith ’93
Vice Chairman & Secretary
Arthur C. Best ’75
Treasurer
Bob Green ’69
Old Green Banana
Jon Cole ’74
Old Yellow Banana
Culver Stedman ’20
Grand Banana
H. Dill Battle, III ’89
Beverly R. Carter, IV ’89
C. Taylor Cole, Jr. ’91
Charles C. D’Agostino, Jr. ’92
Herbert E. Fitzgerald, III ’77
Craig B. Jones ’77
Parker LeCorgne ’76
Dave J. Ogens ’75
Scott Sinclair ’91
Rick L. Ramsey ’76
William D. Walker ’75
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