Committee For The Strengthening Of Torah True Jewish Commitment
- Assets
- $139.4k
- Revenue
- $460.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-2415118
Organization Overview
Committee For The Strengthening Of Torah True Jewish Commitment, operating under the name Gokosher, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gokosher is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Gokosher generated $460.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $688.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGE INCREASED OBSERVANCE OF JEWISH RELIGIOUS RITUALS, SUCH AS KEEPING KOSHER, AND SUPPORT OF VARIOUS JEWISH RELIGIOUS CAUSES,INCLUSIVE OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JEWISH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WERE HELPED TO "KOSHERIZE"-RENDER KOSHER-THEIR KITCHENS AND WERE GUIDED IN THE INTRICACIES OF KOSHER FOOD PREPARATION AND KOSHER OBSERVANCE DETAILS.110 KITCHENS WERE THUS KOSHERIZED IN 2021, ALONG WITH SEVERAL COMMERCIAL INSTITUIONS WHICH WERE KOSHERIZED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PASSOVER HOLIDAY AND ALSO KOSHER FOOD PREPARATIONS FOR JEWISH WEDDINGS. THESE INSTITUTIONS AND MANY OF THE 110 FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO PAY THE STANDARD FEE. MANY WHO WERE NOT ABLE TO PAY THE STANDARD FEE HAD THE KOSHERING SERVICE PROVIDED AT A DISCOUNT FEE.
CHARITABLE SUPPORT WAS GRANTED TO VARIOUS JEWISH INSTITUTIONS OF VARIOUS TYPES, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITIES OF VARIOUS TYPES, ALONG WITH THE CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF VARIOUS NEEDY INDIVIDUALS, AS CHARITY IS AN IMPORTANT PILLAR OF THE JEWISH RELIGIOUS HERITAGE.
SUPPORT OF DAILY PRAYER SERVICES ON ZOOM AND ALSO WEEKLY SABBATH PRAYER SERVICES, INCLUSIVE OF SABBATH FOOD REFRESHMENTS SERVED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THESE SERVICES IN GARDEN CITY NY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Avrohom Lebovic Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $15,000 |
Yeheskel Lebovic President | Trustee | 5 | $15,000 |
Pearl Lebovic Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $402,748 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $402,748 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $57,678 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $460,426 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $223,325 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $31,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $318,768 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,350 |
| Office expenses | $15,000 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,397 |
| Travel | $19,579 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,522 |
| All other expenses | $25,413 |
| Total functional expenses | $688,754 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $139,372 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $139,372 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $139,372 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $139,372 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Committee For The Strengthening Of Torah True Jewish Commitment has recieved totaling $17,430.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,519 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,906 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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