James & Coralie Centofanti
The James & Coralie Centofanti Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Youngstown, Ohio. Established in May 1998, the foundation was created by James Centofanti, a successful business owner, philanthropist, and horseman from Canfield, Ohio, and his wife Coralie. James Centofanti was a long-time member of the Board of Directors of Farmers National Bank in Canfield and was recognized for his humanitarian efforts and support of educational and community-based activities in the Canfield area. He passed away in 2010, and Coralie died in 1999.
Key facts about James & Coralie Centofanti
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.
- EIN
- 31-6567000
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $664,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- Average grant
- $24,593
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation requests a letter describing the purpose of the request, along with printed materials, brochures, and any other relevant information. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Quick answers 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.
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.
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.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$664K
+31.9% YoY
Grant Count
27
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+27.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, human services, and philanthropy. The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to nursing education and support for vulnerable populations, as evidenced by its major gifts to nursing programs and health-related initiatives.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with a particular focus on the Youngstown and Mahoning Valley region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 27 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $6,828,675
- Total Annual Giving: $503,600 (2024)
- Asset Ranking: Top 25% of foundations nationally (Rank #18,305 of 159,619)
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Data update history
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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mark Graham – Chair of the Distribution Committee; Farmers National Bank/Centofanti Foundation Trustee
- Joe Centofanti – James Centofanti's brother; Foundation Trustee
- David Centofanti – James Centofanti's son; Foundation Trustee
- Carol Potter – Foundation Trustee
- Kirsty Courso – Trust Administrator (Farmers Trust Company)
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
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Youngstown State University Nursing School (2020)**
Centofanti Gift to Kent State University Helps Complete Health and ScienceThe foundation pledged $1 million to support Youngstown State University's School of Nursing and to establish a scholarship for minority nursing students. The nursing school was renamed the James and Coralie Centofanti School of Nursing in recognition of this gift.
Centofanti Gift to Kent State University Helps Complete Health and Science**Centofanti Center of Health and Welfare for Vulnerable Populations (2012)**
The foundation pledged $1 million to establish the James and Coralie Centofanti Center of Health and Welfare for Vulnerable Populations at Youngstown State University.
Centofanti Gift to Kent State University Helps Complete Health and Science**Kent State University Salem (2013)**
Centofanti Gift to Kent State University Helps Complete Health and ScienceThe foundation committed $700,000 to complete the Health and Sciences Wing at Kent State University at Salem. The wing was named the James and Coralie Centofanti Hall pending Board of Trustees approval.
Centofanti Gift to Kent State University Helps Complete Health and Science**Health and Welfare Symposium (2017)**
The foundation awarded $500,000 to support a symposium related to health and welfare initiatives.
$1M Gift from Centofanti Foundation Supports YSU Nursing SchoolSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does James & Coralie Centofanti fund?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, human services, and philanthropy. The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to nursing education and support for vulnerable populations, as evidenced by its major gifts to nursing programs and health-related initiatives.
How do I apply for a grant from James & Coralie Centofanti?
The foundation requests a letter describing the purpose of the request, along with printed materials, brochures, and any other relevant information. 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.
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