The Gread "Lefty" McKinnis Memorial Foundation

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The Gread "Lefty" McKinnis Memorial Foundation Aiding, building, and uplifting the underprivileged through the gift of giving The Gread “Lefty” McKinnis Memorial Foundation (GLMMF) was established in 2005.

GLMMF is dedicated in memory of former Negro League pitcher, Gread “Lefty” McKinnis. GLMMF is a non-profit 501©3 corporation established to promote and extend the spirit of love, by aiding, building and uplifting the underprivileged through the gift of giving. GLMMF provides financial assistance to high school seniors who are admitted to an accredited two or four-year college or university. Specifically, the fund provides male African American high school seniors with assistance in pursuing higher education. Each year, the Foundation awards at least one college scholarship to a graduating senior at a school of need.

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Gread "Lefty" McKinnis Memorial Foundation presented it's 2026 scholarship awards to Cam...
06/21/2026

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Gread "Lefty" McKinnis Memorial Foundation presented it's 2026 scholarship awards to Cameron Mwachullah, Joshua Ogundipe, and David Richardson.

Cameron is a graduate of Kenwood Academy High School and will be attending Northern Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the fall, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Joshua is a graduate of Lindblom Math and Science Academy and will be attending Northern University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. David is a graduate of Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory and will be attending IL State University, majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipients and best wishes for a successful future!

(Left to right, Gread McKinnis, Jr. GLMMF, Frank Miller GLMMF, Cameron Mwachullah, David Richardson, Joshua Ogundipe, Gread McKinnis III GLMMF, and Michael McKinnis GLMMF.)

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Chicago, IL
60643

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