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Giving
RMA Foundation
The Riverside Military Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was incorporated in 2013 under the laws of the State of Georgia and approved by the Internal Revenue Service in 2014. The Foundation was established for the exclusive purpose of supporting the educational purposes, furtherance, and longevity of Riverside Military Academy.
Founding Members
FOUNDERS
Gold Level
Anonymous (2)
Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock
Kristin and C. Brian Daniel
Robin and Britt Daniel
Marcia and Bernard Freeman, ‘58
Barbara and Rusty Griffin, ‘62
Roslyn and Pat Higdon, Jr., ‘57
Ann L. and John F. Phelps, ‘56
Jean and Stanley Preczewski
Nancy and Andrew Talkington, ‘71
Gold Level
Anonymous (2)
Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock
Kristin and C. Brian Daniel
Robin and Britt Daniel
Marcia and Bernard Freeman, ‘58
Barbara and Rusty Griffin, ‘62
Roslyn and Pat Higdon, Jr., ‘57
Ann L. and John F. Phelps, ‘56
Jean and Stanley Preczewski
Nancy and Andrew Talkington, ‘71
Silver Level
Ruben Barahona, ‘89
J. Jette Campbell, ‘65
Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation
Ellen and Mark DeFoor
Jane and Drew Horner, ‘78
Linda K. Hurdle
Ernest T. Lopez III, ‘84
Susanne and Frank Maurno, ‘60
Rachel and Kenneth McKelvey
McKernan Family
Abraham Mitchell Charitable Foundation
Domingo Moreira, ‘63
Meg and J. Allen Nivens
Norton Family Foundation
Walter E. Smith, Jr., ‘58
Felipe A. Valls, ‘50
Jim Walters Management Company
Amanda and Bob Willis
Friends
Dennis Agnelly, ‘66
Sherry and Trey Bane
William B. Carr, Jr.
Denley Caughman, ‘66
Jimmy Echols
Diane and Doug Magnus
William J. McConnell, Sr., ‘58
Carmelia and John Sipple, ‘69
Beth and Sam Smith
Seth Wagner, ‘56
James R. Van Arsdale, ‘79
Mary Hart and Philip Wilheit, Sr.
A cornerstone of the Foundation’s funding is the Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award (SBELA) Program that honors local leaders for their achievements that reflect the intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership ability of Sandy Beaver, Riverside’s president from 1913-1969.
Endowed Support
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Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
The Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award dinner is an annual event to honor area entrepreneurs whose business acumen and leadership are reminiscent of that of Sandy Beaver, RMA president from 1913 to 1969. Revenue and donations from the dinner will help grow the Riverside Military Academy Foundation and generate tuition assistance for families with demonstrated need.The inaugural dinner was held in August 2014, and the event is annually attended by hundreds including community leaders, alumni, RMA Trustees, and friends of the Academy. Interest in this fundraising dinner continues to grow. -
Endowed Scholarships
Annual gifts provide yearly support for program enhancements and projects at the Academy, but larger gifts made over a three to five year period may fund endowed scholarships, capital projects, or provide needed assistance for already existing programs at the Academy.Endowed Scholarships: $25,000 and upScholarships, both merit and need-based, are an ongoing opportunity for support at Riverside. An endowed scholarship may be set up by an individual donor or a group of donors starting with a minimum gift of $25,000. The endowed fund is housed in The Riverside Military Academy Foundation and co-mingled with other endowed funds to maximize investment earnings. Each fund is tracked individually and the annual earnings provide scholarship aid or aid to existing programs. Several endowed scholarships exist at Riverside and donors may choose to contribute to one of these or establish their own endowment.
Governance Documents
Past Honorees
2014
Frank K. Norton Sr.
Joe S. Hatfield, 1924-2008
2015
James A Walters
Wilbur F. Ramsey, 1919-2009
2016
Philip A. Wilheit Sr.
Ralph W. Cleveland, 1907-1999
2017
Thomas N. Bagwell
Loyd F. Strickland, 1925-2013
2018
Jack E. Frost
W. Woodrow Stewart, 1938-2012
2019
Jared "Drew" Echols
Raymond Headley Burch Jr., 1929-2018
Frank K. Norton Sr.
Joe S. Hatfield, 1924-2008
2015
James A Walters
Wilbur F. Ramsey, 1919-2009
2016
Philip A. Wilheit Sr.
Ralph W. Cleveland, 1907-1999
2017
Thomas N. Bagwell
Loyd F. Strickland, 1925-2013
2018
Jack E. Frost
W. Woodrow Stewart, 1938-2012
2019
Jared "Drew" Echols
Raymond Headley Burch Jr., 1929-2018
Foundation Board of Directors
Chairman
Walter E. Smith Jr., '58
West Palm Beach, FL
Secretary
John W. Jacobs III
Gainesville, GA
Treasurer
Charlie J. Lail, Jr.
Buford, GA
C. Brian Daniel
Gainesville, GA
Bernard M. Freeman, '58
Vero Beach, FL
Anthony M. Herdener
Gainesville, GA
Daniel J. Kaufman
Duluth, GA
James R. Van Arsdale, '79
Houston, TX
Stanley C. "Staś" Preczewski
COL(R), USA, Ph.D.
President
Gainesville, GA
Ellen G. DeFoor, Ex Officio
Gainesville, GA
Walter E. Smith Jr., '58
West Palm Beach, FL
Secretary
John W. Jacobs III
Gainesville, GA
Treasurer
Charlie J. Lail, Jr.
Buford, GA
C. Brian Daniel
Gainesville, GA
Bernard M. Freeman, '58
Vero Beach, FL
Anthony M. Herdener
Gainesville, GA
Daniel J. Kaufman
Duluth, GA
James R. Van Arsdale, '79
Houston, TX
Stanley C. "Staś" Preczewski
COL(R), USA, Ph.D.
President
Gainesville, GA
Ellen G. DeFoor, Ex Officio
Gainesville, GA
Riverside Military Academy
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 reads: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Riverside Military Academy complies with Title IX.
Alcohol/Tobacco/Drug-Free School: Strictly Enforced