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Rhine McLin

President at Richard Allen Academy INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 2 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Reported as President of Richard Allen Academy INC, based in Dayton, OH.

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Also listed as President of Richard Allen Preparatory Academy, uncompensated.

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Biography Web-sourced

Rhine McLin, born in Dayton, Ohio, in October 1948, comes from a family deeply rooted in politics and civil rights. Despite initially not envisioning a political career, she was appointed to her late father's seat in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1989, marking the beginning of her extensive public service.

McLin achieved historic milestones as the first African American woman elected to the Ohio Senate and the first woman Mayor of Dayton, serving from 2002 to 2010. Beyond her political roles, she is also a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, having worked at McLin Funeral Home, and has served as an instructor at Central State University.

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Rhine McLin is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors for Richard Allen Schools for the 2025-2026 term. She is also listed as a Member of the Richard Allen Academy board. A precise start year for her board service is not specified in the available search results.

Earlier career

Chair, Board of Directors, Richard Allen Schools (2025-2026 term)
Vice Chairwoman, Ohio Democratic Party (since 2012, and previously 2004-2020)
Mayor of Dayton, Ohio (2002-2010)
Ohio Senate, 5th District (1994-2001), including Senate Minority Leader (2001-2002) and Minority Whip (1998, 2000)
Ohio House of Representatives (1989-1994)
Instructor, Central State University (1982-1997)
Director and Embalmer, McLin Funeral Home (1972-1988)
Ohio Lottery Commission (1984-1989)

Education

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science · Associate of Applied Science, Embalmer Certification
Xavier University · Master of Education (guidance counseling)
Parsons College · Bachelor of Arts (sociology and secondary education)
Dunbar High School

Standing

Recognition & press

Ohio Democratic Party's Gertrude Donahey AwardDayton Daily News' Top Ten Women (1998)Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award of the Columbus Area Women's Political Caucus (2000)Dayton Business Journal's Top 28 Most Influential PeopleDayton YWCA's “Women of Influence” AwardPaul Harris Fellowship (1995)Gabriel Louis Mann Fellowship (1999)James E. Stamps Alumni Recognition Award (2000)Myrl H. Shoemaker Award (2000)NFBPA (Dayton Chapter) Marks of Excellence Award for Public Service (2003)Ohio Parks and Recreation Association "Legislator of the Year" AwardSecretary of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors (elected January 2008)

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Richard Allen Academy INC President · $2.7M revenue · Dayton, OHRICHARD ALLEN SCHOOLS ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN THE SPIRIT OF THE LIFE OF THE COURAGEOUS LEADER, BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN. CONSEQUENTLY,…Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Richard Allen Preparatory Academy President · $6.9M revenue · Dayton, OHRICHARD ALLEN SCHOOLS ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN THE SPIRIT OF THE LIFE OF THE COURAGEOUS LEADER, BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN. CONSEQUENTLY,…Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Rhine McLin

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

Rhine McLin 1 organization · Columbus, OHOhioans for Change INC

Rhine McLin 1 organization · Dayton, OHGreater Dayton Union Cooperative Initiative INC

Rhine McLin 1 organization · Dayton, OHWesley Community Center INC

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