Cento Amici
Cento Amici is a member organization based in Lebanon, New Jersey, that provides need-based scholarship assistance to qualified students in New Jersey. It is a public charity that supports scholarships at schools and colleges, with its 2024 filing describing its program as scholarship grants to New Jersey schools and colleges.
Cento Amici at a glance
In short: Cento Amici gave $198K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,500
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,955
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $870,274
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cento Amici
- Contact
Mailing address: 114 Rockaway Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833
Phone: (917) 692-0747
Website: https://centoamici.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cento Amici funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rutgers University ($25K). Together the top 6 received $83K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($114,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its scholarship work as serving students in New Jersey. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cento Amici gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $198K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $114,500 |
| Rutgers University Newark, NJ | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | Scholarship | $18,500 |
| Seton Hall Prep W Orange, NJ | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| St Dominic Academy Jersey City, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Union County College Cranford, NJ | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Oak Knoll School Summit, NJ | Scholarship | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $870,274 | $245,221 | $222,685 | $197,500 | 11 | $13,363 |
| 2023 | $764,730 | $246,745 | $168,280 | $155,500 | 10 | $31,609 |
| 2022 | $638,743 | $198,988 | $155,510 | $121,500 | 6 | $16,644 |
| 2021 | $687,265 | $187,742 | $130,630 | $99,500 | 6 | $14,411 |
| 2020 | $541,841 | $130,414 | $122,167 | $109,500 | 7 | $8,489 |
| 2019 | $497,508 | $146,479 | $108,946 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Cento Amici states that its mission is to raise funds for college scholarships for needy and deserving children. Its website describes its scholarship assistance as need-based and intended to enhance educational opportunities for students underserved by existing need-based programs.
The 2024 grants went to schools and colleges for scholarships. The grantees include an individual recipient Community College, which describes its own mission as developing critical thinking, fostering intellectual curiosity, promoting leadership, encouraging social responsibility, and supporting personal growth. Cento Amici’s website lists support for scholarships at high schools, colleges, and universities, including Rutgers University scholarships for veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Cento Amici gave $197,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $8,500 to $49,500, with a median of $17,500.
The largest reported grants were $49,500 to an individual recipient Prep, $25,000 to Rutgers University, $19,500 each to an individual recipient Preparatory School and an individual recipient High School, and $18,500 to Montclair State University. Each was identified as a scholarship grant. Other 2024 recipients included an individual recipient High School ($17,500), Seton Hall Prep ($12,500), St. Dominic Academy ($10,000), an individual recipient Community College ($8,500), Union County College ($8,500), and Oak Knoll School ($8,500).
Cento Amici’s website describes several scholarship programs, including the Thomas W. Zito, Sr., Scholarship at an individual recipient Prep, which provides need-based assistance to eight students annually, and annual scholarships at an individual recipient Prep and Seton Hall Prep.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert T. Zito as chair; Jerry Galgano as president; Ashley Maloof as vice-president; Paul Gabbianelli as treasurer; and Antonio Froio as secretary. Trustees listed are Brian Robinson, James Sammartino, Dennis Lacognata, James M. Chimenti, and Joe Venturini.
Cento Amici is led by Jerry Galgano, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Galgano
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert T. Zito
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Lacognata
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M. Chimenti
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Sammartino
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Zito
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Froio
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Venturini
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judge Jose Linares
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Froio
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Maloof
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Gabbianelli
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gary N. Battaglia (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Jack H. Jacobs (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Catanese (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Diquollo (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cento Amici
How much does Cento Amici give each year?
Cento Amici gave $198K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $156K across 10 grants.
What is Cento Amici's typical grant size?
Cento Amici's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $17,955, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cento Amici give grants?
Cento Amici gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Cento Amici give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Cento Amici's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Cento Amici's largest grantees?
Cento Amici's largest 2024 grantees include Rutgers University ($25,000), Montclair State University ($18,500) and Seton Hall Prep ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($114,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cento Amici?
Cento Amici reported $870K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $245K.
What does Cento Amici fund?
Cento Amici states that its mission is to raise funds for college scholarships for needy and deserving children. Its website describes its scholarship assistance as need-based and intended to enhance educational opportunities for students underserved by existing need-based programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cento Amici?
Cento Amici has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check centoamici.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cento Amici's EIN?
Cento Amici's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3800065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cento Amici funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cento-amici-morg_4a9f17ab812f4f319a4235ffcad84e6a
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