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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
The Mammoth Lakes Foundation is honored to carry out the legacy and vision of founders Dave and Roma McCoy. ​​The Mammoth Lakes Foundation continues to provide tuition, a book stipend, housing scholarships, and mentoring to eligible local residents.
We are thrilled to celebrate, with both new and old friends, over 35 years of supporting higher education and cultural enrichment in the Eastern Sierra! The Mammoth Lakes Foundation was founded in 1989 by Dave and Roma McCoy and their friends to ensure every Mono County resident has the opportunity to pursue their higher educational goals. We would not be able to carry on this legacy without the support of our amazing donors over the years.
Dave's Scholar and 2024 Transfer Scholarship recipient Irvin Gonzalez with family at Cerro Coso's Eastern Sierra College Center 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
The Mammoth Lakes Foundation established a competitive Transfer Scholarship in 2020 to be awarded to an outstanding Dave's Scholar of the graduating class of Cerro Coso Community College each year. This scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year, and we have since awarded Transfer Scholarships to four exceptional students pursuing their Bachelor's degrees at four-year universities.
We are pleased to highlight the 2024 MLF Transfer Scholar, Irvin Gonzalez! Irvin is continuing his studies at University of Nevada, Reno majoring in Computer Science. This award provides up to $10,000 tuition per year for a maximum of two years to the Transfer Scholarship recipient, along with invaluable mentoring and guidance from the Mammoth Lakes Foundation staff and board.
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In August of 2022, we established another new transfer scholarship named for Roma McCoy. The Roma Transfer Scholarship supports an exceptional student pursuing further study in healthcare or education after completing their associate degree at Cerro Coso Community College, Mammoth campus, in the Foundation’s Dave's Scholars program. Roma Transfer Scholar, Mariah Ramirez, completed her Registered Nursing program at Antelope Valley Community College this past year and will complete her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing this upcoming summer 2025 at California State University Northridge.
The Town of Mammoth Lakes Town Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Mammoth Lakes Foundation for the lease of Edison Hall and operation of the Edison Theatre. For more information on renting the Edison Theatre, please contact the Town of Mammoth Lakes Parks and Recreation Department.
An additional agreement, also unanimously approved by the Town Council, outlines a planning effort on property owned by the Mammoth Lakes Foundation. The planning agreement includes an expanded theatre facility, childcare site, a temporary dog park and future housing site, parking, future amphitheater site, and temporary snow storage. Environmental review of the proposed uses will begin soon.
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We truly appreciate your support in helping us make Dave and Roma McCoy's vision of higher education and cultural enrichment in the Eastern Sierra a reality. We believe the magic of the Eastern Sierra lies in the generosity of individuals that truly care about one another. There’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope – that together we can do extraordinary things.
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Stay well and please keep in touch!
MAKING MAMMOTH A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, & PLAY
Fueled by the desire to have fun in our beautiful surroundings, coupled with his tenacity of getting things done, Dave McCoy made Mammoth Lakes a great place to live, work, and play.
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While entrenched in having fun building new chair lifts, runs, and lodges across Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Dave always offered a helping hand to those who asked. He assisted with vital community buildings like Mammoth's hospital, fire department, and water district.
Dave’s underlying concept was simple—whatever is best for the community, let’s make it happen.
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In 1989, Dave and some of his friends saw a need for higher education and the arts, and started the Mammoth Lakes Foundation. Dave embodied the tremendous power of synergy within a community and showed us that we can accomplish great things when we work together. Mammoth Lakes Foundation continues to embody that today.
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MLF believes that higher education and cultural enrichment enhances the quality of life of residents, second homeowners, and visitors by balancing the recreational attractions in our community. Higher education and the arts promote leadership, stimulate growth, and build a stronger year-round economy.
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Click on the links below to learn more about all the wonderful ways MLF contributes to our community. We are continuing Dave McCoy's legacy in making Mammoth a great place to live, work, and play. Come be a part of it!
HIGHER EDUCATION
