To All True and Worthy Elis, We are rapidly approaching a truly momentous occasion—the 150th anniversary of the Mystic Order of Eli Banana at the University of Virginia. Founded in 1878, Eli Banana is the oldest honorary society at UVA, and we will mark this milestone with appropriate celebrations in Charlottesville in 2028. In conjunction […]
Fellow Elis, Happy Holidays! The 2024-2025 Annual Report will be arriving in mailboxes soon. Until then, please enjoy this electronic version. If you have not recently updated your contact information, please submit an update so we can continue to stay in touch. Lastly, during this giving season, please consider making a contribution to the Eli […]
The following totals acknowledge lifetime giving. Grand Banana Level ($100,000+) Beverly R. Carter IV ’89 Jon C. Cole ’74 Paul Tudor Jones II ’76 William D. Walker ’75 Golden Banana Level ($25,000+) Creed F. Alderson, Jr. ’59* Arthur C. Best, Jr. ’75 Harry Burn III ’66 Terrence D. Daniels ’66 Herbert E. Fitzgerald III ’77 […]
FISCAL YEAR: JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2025 This past fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2025, was yet another successful year for the Eli Banana Fund. We are pleased to report that after gift disbursements, the Fund has grown to $2.7 million. The Fund continues to positively impact the UVA community through its […]
David Ogens ’75, Chairman Arthur Best ’75, Treasurer C. Taylor Cole ’91, Vice-Chairman Walker Simmons ’25, Grand Banana Charles M. Caravati III ’87 Beverly R. Carter IV ’89 Jon C. Cole ’74 Charles C. D’Agostino ’92 Craig B. Jones ’77 John G. Jordan III ’90 R. Parker LeCorgne ’76 Peter W. Schmidt ’70 J. Scott […]
The following list acknowledges giving from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. James T. Alexander IV ’05 John R. Alford, Jr. ’83 William G. Allen ’07 N. Calhoun Anderson, Jr. ’74 Grant R. Anhorn ’19 L. Bradford Armstrong ’72 Andrew Higgins Aube ’25 Edward E. Bagnell, Jr. ’00 W. Preston Baldwin III ’84 Richard […]
We are pleased to announce the following as our newest members of the Eli Banana Society: Pavel Akmaev Matthew Anderson Alexander Boriss* Henry Campbell Chase Cha Isaac Coles JD Comeau Spencer Cox Garland Freeauf Will Gottsegen Chase Greer Edward Grinder Cam Holdych Davis Jones Oliver Jones Patrick Keller Will Lankford Jackson Lopez Flynn Mann Nick […]
On November 30, 1878, the Honorary Society of Eli Banana was established as an organization dedicated to good fellowship and supporting our beloved University. During our 100 year anniversary celebration, the Eli Banana Fund was created as a vehicle to provide financial support to the University with the purpose of furthering the mission and values […]
We would like you to consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Eli Banana Fund. Your generous support is what allows The Fund to make contributions to University projects that foster historical building preservation, support the fraternity and sorority system while also maintaining the vibrancy of the Eli Banana Society. In addition, the Board of […]
The following totals acknowledge lifetime giving. * indicates deceased Grand Banana Level ($100,000+) Beverly R. Carter IV ’89 Jon C. Cole ’74 Paul Tudor Jones II ’76 William D. Walker ’75 Golden Banana Level ($25,000+) Creed F. Alderson, Jr. ’59* Arthur C. Best, Jr. ’75 Harry Burn III ’66 Terrence D. Daniels ’66 Herbert E. […]