Starvaggi Charities Inc

WEIRTON, WV EIN: 55-0602138

Starvaggi Charities Inc. is a private foundation based in Weirton, West Virginia. Established in 1953, the organization operates as a non-operating foundation with a primary focus on grantmaking to charitable and nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.5M

-2.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$590K

+14.0% YoY

Grant Count

+2.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+11.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Starvaggi Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $876K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Wellness

Grantmaking

Grants are restricted to charitable and nonprofit organizations.

Grant Range

$200 to $674,798

Average Grant

amount: $18,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia and Ohio, with some activity in Pennsylvania. These three states account for approximately 99% of all grants made by the foundation.

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $2.2M (70%)

Ohio $942K (30%)

Pennsylvania $6K (0%)

Michigan $300 (0%)

States

Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia

Cities

BeaverBethanyBurgettstownColumbusFollansbeeImperialMichigan CenterNew CumberlandPittsburghSteubenvilleWeirtonWest LibertyWheelingWintersville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending January 2025:

Total assets: $8,462,853
Total revenues: $118,020
Total expenses: $602,517
Number of employees: 0

Historical Growth:

Total assets grew from $834,000 in 2011 to $8.7 million in 2023
Annual giving increased from $1 million in 2021 to $1.8 million in 2023
The foundation has made 155 grants totaling $2.8 million across available records

Contact Information:

Address: 401 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV 26062-2322
Telephone: 304-748-1400

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$8,462,853	$8,674,349	$8,010,776
Revenue	$118,020	$987,523	$311,501
Expenses	$602,517	$548,621	$931,244
Qualifying Distributions	$590,465	$518,069	$900,598
Net Investment Income	$110,618	$88,848	$205,843
Distributable Amount	$876,011	$817,805	$777,123

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

243 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Weirton Medical Center Foundation ($476,915), Madonna High School ($29,200), St Paul's Catholic School ($22,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A CHILD'S PLACE CASA LTD FOLLANSBEE, WV	TO GIVE AT-RISK YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW INTO RESPONSIBLE ADULTS.	$500
ALL SAINTS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WEIRTON, WV	FOR FELLOWSHIP	$200
BETHANY COLLEGE BETHANY, WV	GENERAL FUND	$500
BROOKE-HANCOCK RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER FOLLANSBEE, WV	TO ASSIST THE VOLUNTEERS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO UNITED WAY AGENCIES	$300
CHANGE INC WEIRTON, WV	TABLE OF HOPE TO FEED THE HUNGRY	$500
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEIRTON, WV	FOR FELLOWSHIP	$200
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK CHARITIES FOLLANSBEE, WV	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500
COMFORT HOUSE OF HANCOCK CO CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER WEIRTON, WV	ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN	$500
COMMUNITY BREAD BASKET INC WEIRTON, WV	ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF FOOD	$1,000
COVE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEIRTON, WV	FOR FELLOWSHIP	$200

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Luke Myers is listed as the principal officer of Starvaggi Charities Inc. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LUKE R MYERS	PRESIDENT	1	—
MELISSA A VELTRI	TREASURER	1	—
RICHARD TRZASKOMA	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
CRISPINO V CONTI	SECRETARY	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starvaggi Charities Inc fund?

The foundation primarily funds fellowships, general assistance for individuals in need of food, shelter, and utilities, as well as programs supporting universities and youth business symposiums. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Wellness

How do I apply for a grant from Starvaggi Charities Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 55 grants in the most recent fiscal year (2025) • Total giving: $590,465 • Median grant amount: $500 • Grant range: $200 to $674,798 • Average grant amount: $18,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2025):** • Franciscan University of Steubenville: $17,500 (Scholarship and General Fund) • Center of Hope Friendship Room: $2,000 (Fellowship) • Jefferson County Humane Society: $2,000 (Humane Society) **Application Process:** Grants are restricted to charitable and nonprofit organ…

Where does Starvaggi Charities Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia and Ohio, with some activity in Pennsylvania. These three states account for approximately 99% of all grants made by the foundation.

What size grants does Starvaggi Charities Inc award?

In 2025, Starvaggi Charities Inc awarded 47 grants totaling $590K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Starvaggi Charities Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Starvaggi Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $876K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.