Star K Certification Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Star K Certification Inc employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Star K Certification Inc 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, Star K Certification Inc generated $15.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.
Since 2014, Star K Certification Inc has awarded 67 individual grants totaling $2,894,275. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPERVISION OF KOSHER PRODUCTS USED BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE OF ALL RELIGIONS WHO CHOOSE TO FOLLOW AUTHENTIC JEWISH KOSHER DIETARY GUIDELINES. SERVE AS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR RABBINICAL ACADEMIES AND FIELD INQUIRIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD IN MANY AREAS OF JEWISH LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVE MILLIONS OF KOSHER FOOD CONSUMERS INTERNATIONALLY;WE ARE A RESOURCE CENTER FOR THOUSANDS OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES REGARDING KOSHER AND RELATED LAWS.PUBLISH NEWSLETTER:KASHRUS KURRENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Avrom Pollak President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $221,132 |
Rabbi Moshe Heinemann Director | Trustee | 40 | $230,841 |
Rabbi Jonah Gewirtz Director | Trustee | 40 | $192,922 |
Rabbi S Heinemann Rabbi | 40 | $173,481 | |
Rabbi Judah Holland Director | Trustee | 40 | $155,124 |
Rabbi David Heber Director | Trustee | 40 | $187,175 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,045,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,006 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,046,306 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,502,666 |
Investment income | $202,570 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $34,581 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $154,157 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,968,391 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $201,115 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $141,650 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,167,177 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,994,688 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $167,017 |
Other employee benefits | $92,024 |
Payroll taxes | $312,159 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $162,246 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $62,069 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,500 |
Travel | $555,388 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $109 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $191,865 |
Insurance | $67,688 |
All other expenses | $1,176,474 |
Total functional expenses | $12,483,606 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $740,425 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,270,491 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,759,351 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $197,693 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,162,367 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,743,322 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $246,240 |
Total assets | $13,119,889 |
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 | $29,104 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $598,791 |
Total liabilities | $627,895 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,491,994 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
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 | $13,119,889 |
Over the last fiscal year, Star K Certification Inc has awarded $298,686 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ACHIM PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
AGUDATH ISRAEL OF MD PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $37,500 |
BAIS YAAKOV OF BALTIMORE PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $10,200 |
BALTIMORE BAIS DIN INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS ARBITRATION | $19,500 |
BNOS YISROEL OF BALTIMORE PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $5,975 |
MIKVAH OF BALTIMORE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $30,000 |