The Citta Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Citta Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Toms River, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $620,050 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$620,050
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $922,500 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $386,550 | 58 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $922,500 | 59 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $620,050 | 64 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristin Farfalla 201 Hooper Avenue Suite 5A, Toms River, NJ 08753 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 349-0200 |
| What to submit | No requirements defined |
What The Citta Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 61 | $471,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,250 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oc College Foundation | 5 year pledge - payment 2 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of NJ Causeway Cares | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Fulfill | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts of America | General charitable purposes | $21,500 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Southern Ocean | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | General charitable purposes | $13,000 |
| Oc College Foundation | General charitable | $11,500 |
| Girls Scouts of the Jersey | General charitable purposes | $10,500 |
| Big Brothersisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey | 2 year pledge - payment 1 of 2 | $10,000 |
| Community Services Inc of Oc Meals on Wheels | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hope Sheds Light | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Just Believe Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| YMCA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around Inc | Genral charitable pruposes | $5,000 |
| Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southern Oc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Homes for All Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hunger Foundation of Southern Oc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Family Services | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ocean of Love | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Starve Poverty International | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Tina's House Child Advocacy Center | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross- NJ Region | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| 21 Plus Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Toms River High School South | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| United Way of Monmouth & Ocean County | 3 year pledge - payment 2 of 3 | $3,000 |
| Contact of Ocean County | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Eversight | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Frontline Foundations of North America Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Hope Center | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Casa of Ocean County | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
| St Joseph's Century Club | General charitable purposes | $1,200 |
| A Need We Feed | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Berkeley TWN Underwater Search & Rescue Squad 86 | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Farfalla
- Joseph A Citta Jr
- Marie Roselli
- Loriann Erbe
- Heather Moffitt
- Cheryl Zahn
- Justin Citta
Questions people ask
Does The Citta Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Citta Foundation Inc give?
$620,050 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Citta Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Farfalla (President), Joseph A Citta Jr (Trustee), Marie Roselli (Secretary) and Loriann Erbe (Vice Preside) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Citta Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.