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Alleen O. McCoy Scholarship Grant

The Dayton Foundation

Funding Amount

US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Be a graduate from a Dayton Public High School planning to attend or currently enrolled in a four-year college or university.

Other requirements

  • Financial need will be considered if all else is equal.

Overview

The Alleen O. McCoy Scholarship, established in 2024, honors the legacy of a dedicated educator whose commitment to learning inspired many. This scholarship supports students from Dayton Public High Schools aiming to attend college, with a preference for those attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It seeks to empower future leaders who share Alleen's passion for education and community impact, ensuring her influence continues through the next generation.

The Alleen O. McCoy Memorial Scholarship was established in 2024 by the family of Alleen McCoy as a means honor the remarkable legacy she left behind. A retired educator renowned for her unwavering dedication to learning, reading and the advancement of education, Ms. McCoy inspired countless students and colleagues with her passion for teaching and her commitment to fostering a love for reading and intellectual growth. The Alleen O. McCoy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who embodies Alleen’s spirit of academic excellence and commitment to learning. Preference is given to students who are pursuing higher education at a historically Black college or university. This scholarship aims to support and encourage future leaders within our community who are inspired by Alleen’s legacy and who are committed to making a positive impact through education.

Eligibility

Be a graduate from a Dayton Public High School planning to attend or currently enrolled in a four-year college or university.Financial need will be considered if all else is equal.

What The Dayton Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
589
Total given
$32.63M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,047–$2.04M
  • By dollars: Ohio 89%, Michigan 2%, Florida 1%. Top recipient cities: Dayton, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH.
  • 38% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Area Agency on Aging PSA 2 · Dayton, OH

    Comcare census deficit, caredirector licenses & development, and addnaide software…

    $2.04M

  • University of Dayton · Dayton, OH

    Various projects

    $1.1M

  • Dayton Performing Arts Alliance · Dayton, OH

    Various projects

    $1.04M

  • Dayton History · Dayton, OH

    Various projects

    $959K

  • County Corp · Dayton, OH

    To support the construction of the first 5 homes

    $875K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep

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