Dec 2 / Giving Tuesday for Athletics!
The countdown is on – this Giving Tuesday (December 2), the Yellow Jacket community is teaming up to raise $25,000 for R-MA Athletics. When we hit that goal, we’ll unlock an additional $15,000 challenge gift pledged by a generous anonymous member of the Class of 1956!
Every gift helps ensure that every Yellow Jacket has what they need to practice and compete at their best, from uniforms and equipment to training and transportation. Make your gift online below today – just select the “Giving Tuesday – Athletics” designation!
Questions? Contact the Advancement Office at (540) 636-5206 or advancement@RMA.edu. Go Yellow Jackets!
New Tax Law & Your 2025-2026 Charitable Giving
New tax and spending legislation was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and provisions of this legislation could impact how and when you choose to give to Randolph-Macon Academy. Some key changes that go into effect on January 1, 2026 are noted below:
- If you itemize: Beginning in 2026, you will need to give at least 0.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to claim a charitable deduction. You may want to consider maximizing your giving in 2025 before this new rule takes effect.
- If you take the standard deduction and do not itemize: Beginning in 2026, a limited additional deduction of up to $1,000 in qualifying charitable gifts for single filers (or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly) will be introduced. Your gift, no matter the size, could help reduce your tax liability.
- If you are in the top 37% tax bracket: Beginning in 2026, you can claim a 35% tax deduction for charitable gifts, instead of the current 37%. You may want to consider increasing your giving while current rules still apply.
- If you use a donor-advised fund (DAF) for your charitable giving: Beginning in 2026, if you take the standard deduction and do not itemize, you will no longer be able to claim contributions to a DAF toward the limited additional charitable deduction. Donors who are in the top 37% tax bracket will also see a reduced benefit for each dollar of itemized deduction, from the 37% rate in 2025 to the 35% rate in 2026. With these new rules coming, your financial advisor may suggest “bunching” multiple years of giving in 2025, to lock in this year’s deduction while continuing to support R-MA’s mission in the years to come.
- The new law makes permanent some provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This includes the current tax brackets ranging from 0% to 37% and a provision that allows certain cash charitable deductions up to 60% of AGI.
The tax implications of charitable giving depend on your individual circumstances. Please note that the above information is not tax or financial advice, and we encourage you to consult with your financial advisor to determine how these changes may impact you. Please contact the Advancement Office at (540) 636-5206 or advancement@RMA.edu if we can assist with any questions about your charitable giving.
GIVE NOW
Give to the Annual Fund – and help a generation Rise!
A Randolph-Macon Academy education is an incredible investment in a student’s future. While tuition covers the majority of the cost, it takes more than that to make all that goes into the Yellow Jacket experience possible. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Academy has another critical source of revenue: the Annual Fund.
Gifts to the Annual Fund supplement tuition to support every student and cadet in every facet of their lives at R-MA – from academic excellence to character and leadership development, athletics, financial aid, and more. That’s why the Annual Fund is the Academy’s top fundraising priority. We encourage all members of the community to contribute by making a tax-deductible gift each year!
If you have any questions about supporting the Annual Fund, contact the Advancement Office at (540) 636-5206.
AREAS OF IMPACT
Many of R-MA’s donors prefer to give in support of a specific passion or interest. Within the Annual Fund, you can choose to designate your gift to one of several areas of impact, or you can designate it for the area of greatest need. Whichever you choose, your contributions make an immediate difference for our students and cadets and power the Academy’s mission: to inspire the RISE within!
Area of Greatest Need
Directing your gift to R-MA’s area of greatest need gives the Academy the flexibility to respond to immediate needs and use your gift where it will do the most good.
Financial Aid
R-MA is committed to a community of passionate, driven, and motivated students from a variety of backgrounds, independent of their financial circumstances. Your contribution to financial aid puts students and cadets who otherwise could not afford to attend the Academy on the path to lives of meaning and success!
Learn more about Financial Aid at R-MA here.
Academic Excellence
R-MA offers a superior university-preparatory academic program for all students and cadets. Your contribution supports everything that makes it unique, from AP and dual-enrollment classes to Pre-Professional Pathways, robotics and aviation, J-Term, college counseling, and more!
Learn more about R-MA’s academic program here.
Character & Leadership Development
R-MA has instilled military values in its students and cadets since the military program was introduced in 1917. Today, your contribution to the Character & Leadership Development Program (CLDP) supports programming focused on self-discipline, holistic health and fitness, emotional resilience, the Code of Conduct and citizenship, drill and etiquette, teamwork, applied and adaptive leadership, and ethical decision-making.
Learn more about R-MA’s Character & Leadership Development Program here.
Athletics
Athletics enrich the lives of all students and cadets at R-MA, both on and off the fields and courts as they improve their sports skills, develop mental toughness, and practice teamwork. Your contribution ensures that the Yellow Jackets have everything they need to succeed, from uniforms to equipment, transportation, and more!
Learn more about R-MA Athletics here.
Spiritual Life
Randolph-Macon Academy is a United Methodist-affiliated school and welcomes students of all religions. Your contribution to the Spiritual Life program supports our students and cadets as they explore and grow in their faith through regular chapel services, mission trips, service opportunities, praise band, choir, and more.
Learn more about Spiritual Life at R-MA here.
Campus & Facilities
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Shenandoah Valley, R-MA’s campus and facilities inspire all members of our community to do their best work every day. Your contribution supports ongoing maintenance of and improvements to R-MA’s buildings and grounds, ensuring they will continue to serve the Yellow Jackets well for generations to come!
Take a virtual tour and see our campus here.
WAYS TO GIVE
There are many ways to make a gift to Randolph-Macon Academy! For more information, please visit our Ways to Give page.
PLANNED GIVING
Making a planned gift to Randolph-Macon Academy is a wonderful way to honor your dedication to our shared mission and vision – while also planning for your future and shaping your legacy. For more information about planned giving, please visit our Planned Giving page.