James A Beha Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 13-6059716

James A Beha Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $176K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $4K.

Key facts about James A Beha Foundation Inc

EIN: 13-6059716
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $6,500
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $813
Median grant: $750
Total assets: $175,546
Primary geography: New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who James A Beha Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James A Beha Foundation Inc's 8 itemized 2024 grants were New York (92%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). 75% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How James A Beha Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$176K

+11.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$7K

-18.8% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$812.5

-28.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James A Beha Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About James A Beha Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $6K (92%)

Pennsylvania $500 (8%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

New York Pennsylvania

Cities

New YorkBronxConstablevilleRyeSag HarborPhiladelphiaBrooklynGlen CoveWindhamPrattsville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$175,546	$158,179	$139,924
Revenue	$25,149	$27,167	$21,129
Expenses	$7,565	$9,129	$17,831
Qualifying Distributions	$6,500	$8,000	$17,000
Net Investment Income	$3,964	$1,071	$8,777
Distributable Amount	$12,599	$10,180	$10,350

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 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 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

42 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Resurrection School ($1,500), New York Law School ($1,000), St Mary's Church ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Resurrection School Rye, NY	General Purpose - Educational Institution	$1,500
New York Law School New York, NY	General Purpose - Educational Institution	$1,000
St Mary's Church Constableville, NY	General Purpose - Religious Institution	$1,000
Part of the Solution Bronx, NY	Food Bank - Social Welfare Organization	$1,000
St Andrew's Church Sag Harbor, NY	General Purpose - Religious Institution	$500
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA	General Purpose - Health Care Institution	$500
Brooklein Institute Brooklyn, NY	General Purpose - Social Welfare Organization	$500
Inner City Scholarship Fund Inc New York, NY	Scholarship Fund	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James A Beha II	President	0.01	—
James J Beha	Vice President & Treasurer	0.01	—
Christopher R Beha	Vice President & Sec'y	0.01	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is James A Beha Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, James A Beha Foundation Inc holds $176K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $7K in 2024.

Where does James A Beha Foundation Inc operate?

James A Beha Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does James A Beha Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, James A Beha Foundation Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $7K — an average of about $812.5 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James A Beha Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James A Beha Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.