The Citta Foundation Inc
Historical FunderToms River, New Jersey · EIN 59-2635738 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KRISTIN FARFALLA |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 HOOPER AVENUE SUITE 5A, TOMS RIVER NJ 08753 |
| Phone | 7323490200 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIREMENTS DEFINED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oc College Foundation | Toms River, NJ | 5 year pledge - payment 2 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of Nj Causeway Cares | Manahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Fulfill | Neptune, NJ | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts of America | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $21,500 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Southern Ocean | West Creek, NJ | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $13,000 |
| Oc College Foundation | Toms River, NJ | General charitable | $11,500 |
| Girls Scouts of the Jersey | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $10,500 |
| Big Brothersisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey | Asbury Park, NJ | 2 year pledge - payment 1 of 2 | $10,000 |
| Community Services Inc of Oc Meals on Wheels | Manahawken, NJ | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hope Sheds Light | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Just Believe Inc | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| YMCA | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | Glen Mills, PA | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| 180 Turning Lives Around Inc | Hazlet, NJ | Genral charitable pruposes | $5,000 |
| Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southern Oc | West Creek, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Homes for All Inc | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hunger Foundation of Southern Oc | Manahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Family Services | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ocean of Love | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Starve Poverty International | Forked River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Tina's House Child Advocacy Center | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross- Nj Region | Fairfield, NJ | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| 21 Plus Foundation Inc | Manchester, NJ | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Toms River High School South | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| United Way of Monmouth & Ocean County | Toms River, NJ | 3 year pledge - payment 2 of 3 | $3,000 |
| Contact of Ocean County | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Eversight | Clark, NJ | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Frontline Foundations of North America Inc | Bellows Fall, VT | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Hope Center | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Casa of Ocean County | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
| St Joseph's Century Club | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,200 |
| A Need We Feed | Island Heights, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Manasquan, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Berkeley Twn Underwater Search & Rescue Squad 86 | Bayville, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Casey Coyle Memorial Fund | Galloway, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Providence House | Whiting, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| David's Dream & Believe | Manahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hearts of Mercy | Manahawkin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Ladacin Network | Wanamassa, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Literacy New Jersey | Edison, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| New Jersey Rett Syndrome Foundation | Adelphia, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Historical Society | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Housing Alliance Inc | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Oc Library Foundation | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Vocational Foundation for Oc Vocational Technical School | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Semper Five Rich Hamilton | Freehold, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The First United Methodist Church General Charitable Purpose | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Ocean Community Church General Charitable Purpose | Manahawkin, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Simon's Soup Kitchen General Charitable Purpose | Seaside Heights, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Maximilian Foundation | Manahwakin, NJ | General charitable purposes | $600 |
| Anna Marie Westen Scholarship | Toms River, NJ | Gerneral charitable purposes | $500 |
| Bayside Chapel | Barnegat, NJ | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Each Stitch Counts | Toms River, NJ | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulfill | Neptune, NJ | Four year pledge | $100,000 |
| Big Brothersisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey | Asbury Park, NJ | 1 year pledge | $15,000 |
| Toms River Field of Dreams | Toms River, NJ | 5 year pledge | $15,000 |
| Big Brothersisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey | Asbury Park, NJ | 2 year pledge | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $480,050 | 68 |
| 2024 | $516,500 | 61 |
| 2023 | $386,550 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622019349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2635738
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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