James A Beha Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting various charitable causes, primarily in education, religious institutions, social welfare, and youth services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, providing social services, and addressing food insecurity through grants to food banks. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and community service groups, with a notable emphasis on supporting organizations in New York. Overall, it aims to foster community development and support vulnerable populations through its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small local educational institutions, faith-based organizations, or community social-service groups in New York seeking modest general-purpose or operating support and with an existing local connection to the foundation or its network.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or serving local NY communities.
- • Programs in education, religious/faith-based services, youth development, or basic social services.
- • Requests for modest amounts (typically well under $5,000).
- • An existing relationship or introduction to a trustee, past grantee, or local intermediary.
Geography
Observed grants are concentrated in New York (nearly all dollars in-state in 2023) with only one other state showing minimal activity.
Recipient Variety
Nine distinct independent recipients were funded in each observed year across education, religious, and social-service organizations, but dollars are financially concentrated (top five recipients account for about 88% of giving).
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows no new recipients across two years and the foundation indicates it funds preselected recipients rather than running an open application process, so unsolicited entrants appear unlikely to break into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
