How much funding does Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund?

Eligible applicants: Barberton students; Pursuing trade school or technical education.

How often is Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund offered?

Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund runs on an annual cycle.

Ray E. Leach, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Barberton Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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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

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:

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

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:

Phone: 330-745-5995
Address: 460 W. Paige Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203
Designation: Ray Leach Sr. Scholarship

How to Apply

Contact the Foundation:
- Call 330-745-5995
- Or mail a check with designation
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.

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What The Barberton Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 23
Total given: $812K
Median grant: $18K
Range: $6,461–$271K

By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Akron, OH; Barberton, OH; Canton, OH.
9% 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

$271K
Barberton City School District · Barberton, OH

Athletics, extracurricular activities, tutoring, music, attendance

$70K
Early Childhood Resource Center · Canton, OH

Early learning programs for barberton residents and students

$61K
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank · Akron, OH

Emergency support for barberton food banks

$59K
Main Street Barberton Inc · Barberton, OH

Operating support, downtown revitalization

$56K