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