The Academy Fund is essential to the daily operations of Fork Union Military Academy, bridging the gap between tuition revenue and the full cost of providing a top-tier education. Each year, generous donors help sustain our mission by contributing to this vital fund, ensuring we can continue to offer financial aid, support our dedicated staff, and maintain exceptional academic and operational programs.
Your annual gift to The Academy Fund makes an immediate impact—providing the resources necessary to uphold our commitment to excellence. Our goal is to raise at least $500,000 before the fiscal year ends on June 30th, and with your support, we can continue shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
A strong endowment is the foundation of Fork Union Military Academy’s long-term success, providing financial stability and ensuring our mission endures for generations. Endowment funds are carefully invested, generating income to support scholarships and programs while preserving the principal to grow over time.
Think of the endowment as an orchard—your contributions are seeds that, once planted, grow into strong, thriving trees. As the orchard expands, it yields more fruit each year, sustaining future cadets for decades to come. While annual giving provides immediate impact, endowment gifts create a lasting legacy that secures the Academy’s future.
Currently valued at just over $20 million, our goal is to grow the endowment to at least $50 million in the coming years. Your support helps ensure that Fork Union Military Academy continues to provide exceptional education and leadership training for generations of young men.
The campus and facilities of Fork Union Military Academy stand as lasting tributes to the generosity of our donors. Every building, athletic field, and classroom exists because of the support and dedication of those who believe in our mission. Many of these spaces proudly bear the names of their principal benefactors, such as the Estes Athletic Center, Jacobson Hall, and Carruthers Tennis Courts, while others honor individuals who have made a lasting impact on our Academy.
From large-scale projects like our $20 million barracks to smaller yet transformative additions like the Chain Computer Lab, every improvement enhances the cadet experience. At any given time, we have fundraising campaigns dedicated to advancing our campus and programs, offering donors the opportunity to invest in projects that hold personal significance. These contributions create tangible, lasting impacts, shaping the environment where future leaders are forged.
Many companies offer matching gift programs, some even matching dollar for dollar. You can perhaps double the impact of your donation just by asking your company to match your contribution. The guidelines and requirements for matching gifts can vary from company to company, but it is often an easy way to increase the impact of your gift. Click here to see if your employer offers a matching gift program.
Federal employees, contractors, and retirees can support Fork Union through the Combined Federal Campaign, with a one-time contribution or by making a gift through a payroll deduction so that a small amount given each pay period has the potential to add up to a more significant gift throughout the year. Learn more at givecfc.org. Our CFC ID is #38807.
It’s easy to make a regularly recurring gift using our online giving form. Just select the “Monthly” or “Ongoing” tab and select the schedule options that suit you.
We encourage you to join one of our dedicated recurring gift programs, The Alumni Guard or the Family Fellowship, and receive exclusive member benefits while participating in a committed community of Academy supporters dedicated to “Preserving Tradition, Ensuring the Future” for Fork Union Military Academy. Learn more at forkunion.com/recurring-gifts.
There are many ways to make a planned gift to the Academy or include Fork Union Military Academy in your estate planning. We can help you understand your options whether you want to make a bequest, set up a gift annuity, or even make Fork Union a beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Contact Tim Redden in our Development Office at (434) 842-4374 for more information.
Making a gift of stocks, securities, and other appreciated assets can often provide a donor significant tax savings and help to avoid capital gains taxes, while still retaining some level of tax deductibility for your gift. Contact Tim Redden in our Development Office at (434) 842-4374 for more information.
Fork Union has joined forces with Cars4NonProfits to offer another meaningful way to support the Academy. Whether it runs or not, you can turn your used vehicle into a generous contribution. It’s fast, easy, and a great way to support the Academy! Click here to get started, or to learn more about this exciting program!
