The Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation Story

On October 2, 2022, Mark Pelini passed away in a fatal car accident. Mark was a loving son, present brother, a coach and mentor, and an ever-dependable friend. Throughout his life, Mark placed his faith, family, and friends at the forefront. He looked to his parents for a blueprint of how to live a loving, impactful life. And his family believes that he was able to accomplish all that he did because of that selfless attitude. 
 
In dealing with their loss, his loved ones created a Foundation to honor his memory and to keep his legacy of kindness and leadership alive. 
 
This year, the MVP Foundation is hosting the 2nd Annual MVP Celebration at Waypoint on November 1, 2024. We hope you will consider participating as a sponsor and help us continue our mission to support educational scholarships and programs, athletic programs, and community-driven initiatives. 
 
 
To keep Mark Vincent Pelini’s legacy of kindness and leadership alive, the Foundation has:
  • Awarded ten scholarships to graduating seniors in the Mahoning Valley with plans to award six annually in the future.
  • Provided recurring support to the Youngstown Boys & Girls Club Chapter.
  • Awarded a cadet scholarship to the Youngstown Police Academy, and will continue to do so annually.
  • Provided financial support to St. Dominic’s, Mark’s home parish.
  • Sponsored a robotics project that allows high schools in Northeast Ohio to partner with industry mentors in Science,  Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
  • Donated to the Team Jack Foundation, which raises money to fund impactful childhood brain cancer research and works to create national awareness for the disease.
  • Provided monetary assistance to St. Joseph the Provider School to assist in the Catholic education of Youngstown youth.
  • Provided financial support to Cardinal Mooney athletics.

Scholarship Application


2024 Event

Sponsorships


2023 Gala Video

Scholarship Application


2024 Event

Sponsorships


2023 Gala Video


The Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation is made up of a committed group of family, friends, and volunteers dedicated to raising funds to support educational scholarships and programs, athletic programs, and community-driven initiatives as a way to honor the memory of Mark Pelini.

The Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation as a pillar of strength in our community and beyond, with the resources to enrich the lives of others through scholarship, education, service, and resources.

The Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation will unite partners, leaders, and individuals of our community in a combined effort to empower lives.

In its inaugural year, the MVP Foundation will award scholarships to graduates from Mark’s alma mater, Cardinal Mooney High School. In the future, the Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation plans to extend it’s reach by supporting various community initiatives.

"Work hard and always
stay the good path"

Events

2023 MVP Foundation Gala

2023 Golf Outing

2024 MVP Foundation Celebration

01
November

Last day to purchase tickets is October 18th! 

2024 Golf Outing

Submit a memory

If you have any videos or photos of Mark, please submit them below!

CLE Keys Studio Session

2nd Annual Celebration

FEATURING THE CLEVELAND KEYS DUELING PIANOS

Last day to purchase tickets is October 18th! 

Nov. 1, 2024  |  Waypoint Place  |  6pm  |  Snappy Casual