Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation
The Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation is a private foundation based in Boardman, Ohio. It raises funds for educational scholarships and programs, athletic programs, and community-driven initiatives in memory of Mark Pelini.
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation gave $87K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- +91.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +72.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,806
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $551,853
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2024 filing describes a scholarship application process online, by email, or by mail.
- Review Cycle
- The filing gives March 9 as the scholarship deadline. That deadline is for a past cycle and is not presented here as current.
- Deadline
- The filing gives March 9 as the scholarship deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 3414, Boardman, OH 44513
Phone: (330) 259-8679
Website: HTTPS://MARKVINCENTPELINIFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Team Jack Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Organizations only. It also paid 18 individual scholarships ($34,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 8% to recipients in Nebraska. Listed Ohio recipients include organizations in Youngstown and elsewhere in the state; the largest listed grant went to Team Jack Foundation in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Jack Foundation Atkinson, NE | General Fund | $6,000 |
| The Uniform Funding Foundation Mentor, OH | General Fund | $5,500 |
| St Dominic's Parish Youngstown, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Youngstown State University Foundation Youngstown, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Connecting for Kids Westlake, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rich Center Youngstown, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| N8R Golf LLC Youngstown, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Mooney High School Youngstown, OH | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Dav Chapter #2 Warren, OH | General Fund | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $551,853 | $199,011 | $199,570 | $87,000 | 31 | $87,000 | $12,056 | $26,809 |
| 2024 | $552,412 | $346,095 | $172,684 | $45,500 | 18 | $45,500 | $13,745 | $21,301 |
| 2023 | $379,001 | $497,394 | $148,692 | $13,000 | 5 | $13,000 | $6,940 | $10,608 |
| 2022 | $30,299 | $30,483 | $184 | — | — | — | — | $120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its mission as raising funds for educational scholarships and programs, athletic programs, and community-driven initiatives. Its website reports support for scholarships for graduating seniors in the Mahoning Valley, the Youngstown Boys & Girls Club, the Youngstown Police Academy, local schools and athletics, a high school robotics project, and community programs.
Among the organizations receiving grants in 2025, the Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown says it provides programs and services in a safe, supervised environment to help young people realize their potential. The Youngstown State University Foundation says it supports student scholarships, student development, and career opportunities. Team Jack Foundation says it raises money for pediatric brain cancer research and national awareness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $87,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $6,000 to Team Jack Foundation; $5,500 to The Uniform Funding Foundation; and $5,000 each to St. Dominic’s Parish, Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown, Youngstown State University Foundation, Connecting for Kids, Friends of Rich Center, and N8R Golf LLC. The listed purposes for these grants were “general fund.”
The foundation’s website also describes scholarship activity and programs it supports. The 2024 filing states that scholarship awards are for one or more graduating seniors from a high school in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley to help with postsecondary education; payments go directly to the institution where recipients pursue further education or training.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dianne Pelini as president, Vince Pelini as secretary, and Dave Cornelius as treasurer. Directors listed are Barney Cotton, Scott Eaton, Dee Felici, Tony Felici, Mary Grillo, Monica Hughes, and Tony Patella.
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation is led by Dianne Pelini, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dianne Pelini
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barney Cotton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Reider
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Pelini
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Zordich
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Felici
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Reese
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Riley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark 'bo' Pelini
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Grillo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Hughes
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Eaton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Velasquez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Felici
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Patella
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Cornelius
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Pelini
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation
How much does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation give each year?
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation gave $87K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 18 grants.
What is Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,806, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation give grants?
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (8 grants).
Does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation's largest grantees?
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Team Jack Foundation ($6,000), The Uniform Funding Foundation ($5,500) and St Dominic's Parish ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 18 individual scholarships ($34,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation?
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation reported $552K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its mission as raising funds for educational scholarships and programs, athletic programs, and community-driven initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation's EIN?
Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0584941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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