How to apply
No requirements defined Contact: Kristin Farfalla, 201 Hooper Avenue Suite 5a, Toms River, Nj, 7323490200 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $480K; Part I reports $620K in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oc College FoundationToms River, NJ | 5 year pledge - payment 2 of 5 | $100K |
| Ocean's Harbor HouseToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $40K |
| Community Foundation of Nj Causeway CaresManahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $25K |
| Northern Ocean Habitat for HumanityToms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $25K |
| Salvation ArmyToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $25K |
| FulfillNeptune, NJ | General charitable purposes | $25K |
| Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts of AmericaToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $22K |
| Community Medical Center FoundationToms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $20K |
| Family Promise of Southern OceanWest Creek, NJ | General charitable purposes | $15K |
| Community Medical Center FoundationToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $13K |
| Oc College FoundationToms River, NJ | General charitable | $12K |
| Girls Scouts of the JerseyToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $11K |
| Big Brothersisters of Coastal & Northern New JerseyAsbury Park, NJ | 2 year pledge - payment 1 of 2 | $10K |
| Community Services Inc of Oc Meals on WheelsManahawken, NJ | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Hope Sheds LightToms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $10K |
| Just Believe IncToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| YMCAToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Operation Warm IncGlen Mills, PA | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around IncHazlet, NJ | Genral charitable pruposes | $5,000 |
| Caregiver Volunteers of Central JerseyToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southern OcWest Creek, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Homes for All IncToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hunger Foundation of Southern OcManahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Family ServicesToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ocean of LoveToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Starve Poverty InternationalForked River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Tina's House Child Advocacy CenterToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross- Nj RegionFairfield, NJ | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| 21 Plus Foundation IncManchester, NJ | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Toms River High School SouthToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| United Way of Monmouth & Ocean CountyToms River, NJ | 3 year pledge - payment 2 of 3 | $3,000 |
| Contact of Ocean CountyToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| EversightClark, NJ | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Frontline Foundations of North America IncBellows Fall, VT | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Hope CenterToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| CASA of Ocean CountyToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
| St Joseph's Century ClubToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,200 |
| A Need We FeedIsland Heights, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American Cancer SocietyManasquan, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Berkeley Twn Underwater Search & Rescue Squad 86Bayville, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Casey Coyle Memorial FundGalloway, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Providence HouseWhiting, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| David's Dream & BelieveManahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hearts of MercyManahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Ladacin NetworkWanamassa, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Literacy New JerseyEdison, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| New Jersey Rett Syndrome FoundationAdelphia, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Historical SocietyToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Housing Alliance IncPoint Pleasant Beach, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Oc Library FoundationToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Vocational Foundation for Oc Vocational Technical SchoolToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Save Barnegat BayToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Semper Five Rich HamiltonFreehold, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The FIRST United Methodist Church General Charitable PurposeToms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Ocean Community Church General Charitable PurposeManahawkin, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Simon's Soup Kitchen General Charitable PurposeSeaside Heights, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Maximilian FoundationManahwakin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $600 |
| Anna Marie Westen ScholarshipToms River, NJ | Gerneral charitable purposes | $500 |
| Bayside ChapelBarnegat, NJ | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Each Stitch CountsToms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $500 |
By state: New Jersey 61 · Pennsylvania 1 · Vermont 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
The Citta Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Toms River, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Citta Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No requirements defined Deadlines: NONE.
How much does The Citta Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $480K across 64 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does The Citta Foundation give?
New Jersey (61 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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