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History

In 1994, a group of citizens came together with the belief that a good education is vital to the economic and social health of a community. They formed the educational foundation to enhance the quality of education in the Rockingham community. REFI was incorporated on September 19, 1994.

History of REFI’s Legal Documents
  • Sept. 14, 1994 – Articles of Incorporation were signed
  • Oct. 31, 1995 – Internal Revenue Service 501 (c) 3 letter received
  • Jan. 26, 1999 – Identification Number Received (54-1735837)
  • Dec. 7, 2001 – Identification Number Received (54-1735837)
  • Dec. 9, 2004 – Received the Retail Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption
  • Nov. 10, 2005 – REFI officially registered as with the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs as an approved charitable organization
  • Aug. 8, 2006 – Change of Registered Office from 4 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 to 100 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
  • Aug. 29, 2007 – By-Laws rewritten, approved

First Board of Directors, elected in 1995
  • Marcia Blay (McGrath)
  • Ellen Blose
  • Pablo Cuevas
  • Douglas Driver
  • Bonnie Hoover
  • Ellen Layman
  • Edward S. Long, Jr.
  • Betty Martin
  • Richard S. Myers
  • Randy Nesselrodt
  • Edward L. Smith
  • Denis G. Toomey
  • Janet Wendelken
  • Carlyle Whitelow

History of REFI Addresses
  • REFI, P.O. Box 711, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  • REFI, 4 South Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  • REFI, 100 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Contact Us
Office within RCPS School Board Office:
100 Mount Clinton Pike
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
(540) 564-3218
Please note: REFI staff are part-time and follow a hybrid schedule, balancing in-office and remote work. 

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  • HOME
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
  • Programs
    • Scholarships >
      • 2025 Scholarship Recipients
      • Broadway High School
      • East Rockingham High School
      • Spotswood High School
      • Turner Ashby High School
      • Memorial Scholarships >
        • Andrew Rexrode Memorial Scholarship
        • Jesse Haviland Memorial Scholarship
    • Teacher Supply Depot
    • Innovative Learning Grants Recipients >
      • Honor Grants
    • Teacher Recognition >
      • Lucy F. Simms Educator of the Year
      • RCPS Inspire Awards
  • Give Back
    • REFI Fine Arts Endowment
    • Donate & Give Back Today
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Planned Giving
  • Events & News
    • Job Openings
    • 2025 Golf Tournament
    • 2025 REFI ANNUAL EVENT
    • 2025 Scholarship Reception
  • Teachers & Staff
    • TSD Inventory & Information
    • Innovative Learning Grants App & Info
    • REFI Council Members
    • RCPS Employee Giving