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Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation

To provide services to low-income citizens, senior citizens and handicapped residents of bayonne, nj through various programs such as headstart, nutrition, meals on wheels, weatherization, transporation and community …

Human Services Bayonne, NJ EIN: 221811616 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) provides resources to improve quality of life for low-income residents of Bayonne, N.J., and Hudson County.

Founded
Headquarters
Bayonne, NJ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

To provide services to low-income citizens, senior citizens and handicapped residents of bayonne, nj through various programs such as headstart, nutrition, meals on wheels, weatherization, transporation and community outreach.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1965, it predates 91% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bayonne, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 221811616. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 221811616. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation is located in Bayonne, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) provides resources to improve quality of life for low-income residents of Bayonne, N.J., and Hudson County. Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 221811616, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
81

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MI
Michelle E B•••
Chairman

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 52 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1965
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation

What is Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation?
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bayonne, United States. Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) provides resources to improve quality of life for low-income residents of Bayonne, N.J., and Hudson County.
When was Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation founded?
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation was founded in 1965.
Who leads Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation?
Michelle E Byrd serves as Chairman.
Where is Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation located?
Headquartered in Bayonne, NJ, United States.
What is Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation trustworthy?
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 221811616.
What is Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation's website?
http://www.beof.org