James & Coralie Centofanti
James & Coralie Centofanti is a private foundation based in Youngstown, Ohio. In filing year 2025, it reported 27 grants totaling $664,000, with awards to organizations including United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, and Youngstown State University.
James & Coralie Centofanti at a glance
In short: James & Coralie Centofanti gave $664K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $664,000
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,593
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,765,974
- +43.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James & Coralie Centofanti
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Farmers Trust Co Trustee and submit a letter describing the purpose of the request, along with printed materials, brochures, and any other information pertinent to the organization. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Farmers Trust Co Trustee
Mailing address: 42 Mcclurg Road, Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 740-1226
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Coralie Centofanti funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley ($140K). Together the top 10 received $583K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 129 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. Listed grantees include organizations in Youngstown, Canfield, Kent, and Berlin Center. Other supplied 2025 recipient information names organizations in Texas and California, so the reported Ohio share and those additional recipient entries do not align.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James & Coralie Centofanti open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $422K (2023) to $664K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $664K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $140,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $100,000 |
| YSU Foundation Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Canfield Fair Foundation Canfield, OH | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Salvation Army of Mahoning County Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation Kent, OH | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Golden String Inc Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Canfield Schools Canfield, OH | Charitable | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,765,974 | $2,916,146 | $768,555 | $664,000 | 27 | $664,000 | $388,312 | $374,379 |
| 2024 | $6,828,675 | $464,137 | $586,200 | $503,600 | 26 | $503,600 | $381,537 | $326,200 |
| 2023 | $6,682,018 | $326,014 | $499,148 | $422,048 | 22 | $422,048 | $248,914 | $316,825 |
| 2022 | $6,478,189 | $426,314 | $618,601 | $524,000 | 27 | $524,000 | $331,713 | $343,140 |
| 2021 | $8,122,253 | $706,081 | $708,641 | $621,000 | 27 | $621,000 | $618,440 | $378,781 |
| 2020 | $7,581,928 | $293,426 | $645,549 | $560,500 | 31 | — | $208,377 | $336,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Coralie Centofanti reported a distributable amount of $374K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. For example, Golden String Inc. describes its work as offering social, recreational, and community-based activities to help people with disabilities realize their potential. Kent State University Foundation says it provides private-sector funding and gift stewardship to support Kent State University. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $664,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $140,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $140,000 to United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, $100,000 each to Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown and YSU Foundation, $70,000 to Canfield Fair Foundation, and $50,000 to Youngstown State University. Other listed awards included $45,000 to Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley and $35,000 to Salvation Army of Mahoning County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Farmers Trust Company Kirsty Courso as Trust Administrator.
James & Coralie Centofanti's only listed officer is Farmers Trust Company Kirsty Courso, Trust Administrator on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Farmers Trust Company Kirsty Courso
Trust Administrator
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$65K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Farmers Trust Company George Millic (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Farmers Trust Company Kirsty Courso (Trust Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about James & Coralie Centofanti
How much does James & Coralie Centofanti give each year?
James & Coralie Centofanti gave $664K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $504K across 26 grants.
What is James & Coralie Centofanti's typical grant size?
James & Coralie Centofanti's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,593, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Coralie Centofanti that year got $6K on average.
Where does James & Coralie Centofanti give grants?
James & Coralie Centofanti gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (13 grants), Canfield, OH (5 grants) and Salem, OH (4 grants).
Does James & Coralie Centofanti give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on James & Coralie Centofanti's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are James & Coralie Centofanti's largest grantees?
James & Coralie Centofanti's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley ($140,000), Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown ($100,000) and YSU Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James & Coralie Centofanti?
James & Coralie Centofanti reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $664K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $374K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James & Coralie Centofanti fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Coralie Centofanti?
The filing says to contact Farmers Trust Co Trustee and submit a letter describing the purpose of the request, along with printed materials, brochures, and any other information pertinent to the organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James & Coralie Centofanti's EIN?
James & Coralie Centofanti's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6567000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). James & Coralie Centofanti funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-and-coralie-centofanti-morg_d452f3dea0a14086a7d5bc075f3a0c97
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