Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Barberton students
- Pursuing trade school or technical education
- Focus: Supports students' talents and provides financial assistance regardless of their specific passion or field within trades/technical education
Other requirements
- Award History: First scholarship awarded in May 2021 to Skylar Ramsey, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Leach's Meats and Sweets
- Established: Created by the Leach Family (Tina, Kathy, Mike, and Ray) to honor their father
Overview
Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Purpose: Honor Ray E. Leach, Sr., a self-made businessman who believed in helping others and providing opportunities for people to follow their passions.
Eligibility:
Focus: Supports students' talents and provides financial assistance regardless of their specific passion or field within trades/technical education
Award History: First scholarship awarded in May 2021 to Skylar Ramsey, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Leach's Meats and Sweets
Established: Created by the Leach Family (Tina, Kathy, Mike, and Ray) to honor their father
Contact Information:
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Contact the Foundation:
- Call 330-745-5995
- Or mail a check with designation
2. Donation Method:
- Phone
- Mail check to: 460 W. Paige Ave. Barberton, OH 44203
- Be sure to mention Ray Leach Sr. Scholarship as your designation
- Donate online option available
Note: Application details for scholarship recipients not provided in available materials.
What The Barberton Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 24
- Total given
- $784K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $6,000–$196K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Akron, OH; Barberton, OH; Stow, OH.
- 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Barberton Community Development Corporation · Barberton, OH
Downtown rehabilitation, economic development
$196K
The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce · Akron, OH
Economic development
$125K
City of Barberton · Barberton, OH
Economic development, parks and recreation
$105K
Main Street Barberton Inc · Barberton, OH
Operating support, downtown revitalization
$85K
Victim Assistance Program Inc · Akron, OH
Victim advocacy for barberton residents
$25K
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