Contractors Association of
The Contractors Association of west virignia serves its members, the construction industry, and the general public through various means of communication, education, advocacy, promotion, and public representation. The cawv is the premier West Virginia trade association representing every aspect of the construction industry. Our members are "hard at work" building a better West Virginia.
Contractors Association of at a glance
In short: Contractors Association of gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,638
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,638
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,638
- Total assets
- $4,910,220
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Contractors Association of
- Next open deadline
- January 31, 2027 (CAWV Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Contractors Association of
Who Contractors Association of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Contractors Association of West Virginia Scholarship Fund ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Contractors Association of gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $28K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contractors Association of West Virginia Scholarship Fund Charleston, WV | Support of education grants and scholarships to students within the construction industry. | $14,638 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,910,220 | $3,182,098 | $2,888,205 | $14,638 | 1 | $165,924 |
| 2024 | $4,545,808 | $2,764,446 | $2,425,249 | $20,299 | 1 | $158,725 |
| 2023 | $3,805,232 | $2,707,266 | $2,515,815 | $14,727 | 1 | $15,741 |
| 2022 | $3,604,105 | $1,792,839 | $2,320,740 | $26,409 | 1 | $26,108 |
| 2021 | $4,119,868 | $2,108,108 | $1,757,782 | $27,985 | 1 | $200,643 |
| 2020 | $3,567,232 | $2,116,969 | $1,774,415 | $16,046 | 1 | $41,247 |
About Contractors Association of
Based on IRS filings
Contractors Association of is a public charity, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $166K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Contractors Association of is led by Jason Pizatella, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; 3 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Pizatella
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$55K (2022) → $270K (2025)
John Crane
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $163K (2025)
Mark Urso
President
Treasurer → Senior Vice President, 2024
Senior Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Duriez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Persinger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Cocco
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Lioi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chet Rodabaugh
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Camp
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bourne
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Lafon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Mayo
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Diehl
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Workman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Johnson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McDonald
Chief Operating Officer
Assistant Executive Director → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $142K (2025)
James W. Dailey III
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derick Foster
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Hapuarachy
Senior Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Kitzmiller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pierson
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Tim Spradling (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Brant Moorhead (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Marc Magro (2024) — Director
- Former: James Ridgeway (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Matt Farley (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Mimi Rainero Coles (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Clowser (2020–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Nathaniel R. Orders (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: James Scott Pierson (2022) — Director
- Former: John P. Boyle II (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Gianni (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Pat Parsons (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Doug Meeks (2020) — Immediate Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $270K, to Jason Pizatella (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Contractors Association of
How much does Contractors Association of give each year?
Contractors Association of gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Contractors Association of?
Contractors Association of reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
Where does Contractors Association of operate?
Contractors Association of has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is Contractors Association of's EIN?
Contractors Association of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0524240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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