Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation is a private foundation in Boardman, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$87,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$551,853
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,500 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $30,299 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | 5 | $379,001 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | 18 | $552,412 |
| 2025 | $87,000 | 31 | $551,853 |
How to apply
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 29 | $80,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Jack Foundation | General fund | $6,000 |
| The Uniform Funding Foundation | General fund | $5,500 |
| St Dominic's Parish | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown | General fund | $5,000 |
| Youngstown State University Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Connecting for Kids | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rich Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| N8R Golf LLC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Mooney High School | General fund | $2,500 |
| Dav Chapter #2 | General fund | $2,500 |
| St Joseph the Provider School | General fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for university of pittsburgh | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the ohio university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the university of notre dame | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the ohio state university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for john caroll university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the university of cincinnati | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the john caroll university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the university of cincinnati | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for georgia institute of technology | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for dartmouth college | $2,000 |
| The Ohio State University | General fund | $2,000 |
| Cardinal Mooney in Memory of Chris Reider | General fund | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for howard university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for youngstown state university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for youngstown state university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for balwin wallace university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for dennison university | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the college of wooster | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the ohio state university | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for the univeristy of nebraska | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne Pelini
- Vince Pelini
- Dave Cornelius
- Barney Cotton
- Scott Eaton
- Dee Felici
- Tony Felici
- Mary Grillo
- Monica Hughes
- Tony Patella
- Craig Pelini
- Mark 'Bo' Pelini
- Ed Reese
- Chris Reider
- Marc Riley
Questions people ask
Does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation give?
$87,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dianne Pelini (President), Vince Pelini (Secretary), Dave Cornelius (Treasurer) and Barney Cotton (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.