Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation

What Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation does

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) is a 501(c)(3) community action agency founded in 1965 and headquartered at 555 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne, New Jersey. The organization delivers social services to low-income residents of Hudson County across nine program lines: Community Outreach & Cultural Affairs, Financial Empowerment, Stepping Stone Academy (formerly Bayonne Head Start, an early childhood education program for children ages 3–5), Housing Assistance, Energy Assistance (LIHEAP, USF, TRUE/PAGE, NJ SHARES), Meals on Wheels, Senior Nutrition, Senior Transportation, and Weatherization & Lead Remediation. BEOF reports serving over 107,000 Hudson County residents annually, including nearly 200 homebound seniors daily and more than 2,000 families receiving energy assistance. Services are delivered free of charge to income-eligible residents across multiple physical locations including the main office, three Stepping Stone Academy sites, and senior nutrition sites, supplemented by home delivery and a handicapped-accessible mini-bus.

BEOF's technology stack is described as 'not applicable' — there is no proprietary platform, app, API, or AI/ML capability. Service delivery relies on direct human interaction, community-based facilities, and a small set of standard nonprofit communications tools (website, Facebook, Instagram, PayPal donation, email newsletter). The organization maintains a Candid/GuideStar transparency seal.

The revenue model is that of a community action nonprofit: a diversified mix of federal grants (HUD CDBG, LIHEAP, USF, Head Start), state and county-administered programs (TRUE/PAGE via NJ Board of Public Utilities), private foundation grants (Investors Foundation, PSE&G Sustainable Neighborhood Foundation), corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations (BCB Bank, Stop & Shop, IMTT, Amazon Smile, Jersey Mike's), and individual donations raised through annual galas (e.g., the 60th Anniversary 'Rhythm of Giving' Gala), community events, and online giving. Notable 2025 strategic actions include securing $5.7 million in final-round grant funding for the Holy Family Academy Project to consolidate the three Head Start sites into a single facility, launching a VITA free tax preparation program, and adding the Fresh by Ujamaa Cafe free produce distribution partnership at the West 4th Street senior nutrition site. Leadership comprises Executive Director Anthony Segarra, CFO Ronny Sanchez, and program directors across education and social services.

Name

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation

Legal name

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation

Website

https://beof.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community action agency in Bayonne, New Jersey, delivering free social services — Head Start education, housing and energy assistance, Meals on Wheels, senior nutrition, and weatherization — to low-income residents of Hudson County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Community Food Services (624210), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Social service programs
• Early childhood education
• Senior nutrition services
• Housing assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayonne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public and Private Funding: BEOF operates primarily through federal, state, and county funding, including grants from HUD CDBG programs, LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), Universal Service Fund, and various government assistance programs. Additional funding comes from private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through annual galas, community events, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. The 60th Anniversary 'Rhythm of Giving' Gala is a flagship fundraising event. Additional fundraising includes paver sales for the Holy Family Academy project and various community drives.
3. Corporate and Community Partnerships: BEOF receives support from corporate partners including BCB Bank, Stop & Shop, Amazon Smile, and various local businesses through sponsorships, in-kind donations, and collaborative community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) is a community action nonprofit that delivers free social services to low-income residents of Hudson County, New Jersey. Its portfolio includes rental assistance and housing counseling, energy bill assistance (LIHEAP, USF, TRUE, PAGE, NJ SHARES), weatherization and lead remediation, senior nutrition (senior nutrition sites and daily Meals on Wheels delivery to homebound seniors), senior transportation, early childhood education through Stepping Stone Academy (formerly Bayonne Head Start), financial empowerment and free tax preparation (VITA), and community outreach with cultural affairs programming.

Product overview

Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides social services to low-income residents of Hudson County, New Jersey. The organization operates multiple distinct programs including Community Outreach, Financial Empowerment, Stepping Stone Academy (early childhood education), Housing Assistance, Energy Assistance, Meals On Wheels, Senior Nutrition, Senior Transportation, and Weatherization services. BEOF is not a technology company but rather a social services agency that connects residents with public and private funding resources to improve quality of life and foster self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Outreach & Cultural Affairs Maintains ongoing contact with BEOF clients to provide support during and after crises and connects low-income Hudson County residents with necessary resources.
• Financial Empowerment Helps low-income individuals and families make educated financial decisions and access resources, including free tax preparation services via the VITA partnership starting in 2025.
• Stepping Stone Academy (Bayonne Head Start) Free early childhood education program promoting school readiness for children ages 3-5 from low-income families, including those with special needs, with mental, social, and emotional development support.
• Housing Assistance Provides rental assistance and housing counseling through HPRP and HPP grants to fight homelessness and stabilize housing for residents of Hudson County.
• Energy Assistance Provides energy bill assistance programs including LIHEAP, USF, TRUE/PAGE (administered with Affordable Housing Alliance), and NJ SHARES to help residents lower and pay their utility bills, serving over 2,000 families annually.
• Meals on Wheels Delivers nutritious hot lunches to nearly 200 homebound senior citizens in Bayonne every weekday, providing daily meals along with wellness checks.
• Nutrition (Senior Nutrition Sites) Provides congregate meals to senior citizens and others in need five days a week at nutrition sites throughout Bayonne, including the Fresh by Ujamaa Cafe free produce distribution program.
• Senior Transportation Operates a handicapped-accessible mini-bus to transport senior citizens within Bayonne.
• Weatherization & Lead Remediation Helps low-income families reduce energy bills through home repairs and energy-efficient upgrades, including lead certification and remediation services compliant with NJ DCA and City of Bayonne guidelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 107,000 Hudson County residents annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Coalition for Food and Health Equity (CFHE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to bring Fresh by Ujamaa Cafe - Free Produce program to Bayonne seniors and residents, providing fresh produce at no cost through Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Hudson County Board of County Commissioners support.
• Stop & ShopcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet program where $1 from every bouquet purchased supports BEOF's Meals on Wheels program. Also hosts Feeding Our Families food drives.
• VITA Program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to provide free tax preparation services to low-income residents starting January 2025.
• United Healthcare MedicareminorOthers · 1 January 2025Presented at senior nutrition sites providing information and resources tailored to the senior community.
• Act Now FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2025Alzheimer's awareness and health education workshops at senior nutrition sites.
• RWJBarnabas HealthminorOthers · 1 January 2025Health education presentations at senior nutrition sites with Dr. Reisner providing wellness information.
• Jersey Mike'sminorOthers · 1 January 2025Donated free sandwiches for Head Start recruitment day event.
• Richmond (RCSF)minorOthersCorporate/educational partnership for community support initiatives.
• Bayonne Fire DepartmentminorOthersMunicipal partnership for community safety and support services.
• BCB BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partnership including school supply drives, credit seminars, financial empowerment programs, and general sponsorship. Major corporate supporter of BEOF programs.
• McCabe AmbulanceminorOthersLocal business partnership supporting community health initiatives.
• IMTT (Intercontinental Terminals Company)minorOthersCorporate partnership for community support.
• Amazon SmileminorOthersAmazon Smile program donates a portion of qualifying purchases to BEOF.
• Table to TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization partnership to combat food insecurity in the community.
• Bayonne Board of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for educational programs, financial empowerment seminars at Bayonne High School, and collaborative community initiatives.
• Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food assistance programs and combating food insecurity.
• Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdministers TRUE and PAGE energy assistance programs funded by NJ Board of Public Utilities in partnership with BEOF.
• NJ SHAREScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for energy assistance to households in financial crisis who exceed income thresholds for federal and state programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark: Comprehensive social-services nonprofit serving Hudson County and surrounding areas with housing, food, senior, and family services — a direct analogue to BEOF's wraparound community-action model.
• Greater Bergen Community Action: New Jersey Community Action Agency providing Head Start, energy assistance, housing counseling, and senior services in a neighboring county. Operates the same federal CAA program portfolio as BEOF with comparable scale and funding mix.
• NORWESCAP: Designated New Jersey Community Action Agency serving multiple counties with Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, and senior services — a structural peer operating under the same federal CAA funding framework as BEOF.
• Affordable Housing Alliance: New Jersey nonprofit administering HUD-funded housing and energy assistance programs; an explicit BEOF implementation partner for TRUE/PAGE programs. Operates a comparable housing-counseling and energy-assistance model in the same state funding ecosystem.
• United Way of Hudson County: Community-services nonprofit operating in the same Hudson County geography as BEOF, funding and convening partner agencies serving low-income residents. Both share the same donor and corporate-partner base and serve overlapping client populations.
• Mercer County Community Action Program: Designated CAA serving Mercer County with the same constellation of Head Start, energy, weatherization, and senior nutrition programs. A direct structural peer under the NJ CAA network.
• Community Food Bank of New Jersey: Statewide hunger-relief nonprofit that is both a BEOF strategic partner (food distribution, combating food insecurity) and a comparable peer in the community-food-services space across New Jersey.
• The Salvation Army of Hudson County: Hudson County chapter of a national faith-based social-services organization providing housing, food, and senior services. Directly competes for the same donor, corporate-partner, and client base as BEOF.

Others

• National Community Action Partnership: National membership association representing the country's 1,000+ Community Action Agencies, including BEOF. Provides training, advocacy, and federal liaison support to member agencies — an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization whose network of local affiliates — including BEOF's Meals on Wheels program — deliver senior nutrition services nationwide. Operates broadly in the same space but as a national convener rather than a direct service peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BEOFNJ
• Instagraminstagram.com/bayonneheadstart
• Xx.com/BEOFNJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bayonne-economic-opportunity-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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