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 12/2022, Gokosher generated $572.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $495.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGE INCREASED OBSERVANCE OF JEWISH RELIGIOUS RITUALS, SUCH AS KEEPING KOSHER AND ENHANCING PRAYER SERVICES, AND SUPPORT OF VARIOUS JEWISH RELIGIOUS CAUSES, INCLUSIVE OF EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE CAUSES.
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. 143 KITCHENS WERE THUE KOSHERIZED IN 2022, ALONG WITH SEVERAL COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONS SOME WHICH WERE KOSHERIZED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PASSOVER HOLIDAY AND OTHERS KOSHERIZED FOR JEWISH WEDDINGS. THESE INSTITUTIONS AND MANY OF THE 143 FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO PAY THE STANDARD FEE. THOSE WHO WERE NOT ABLE TO PAY THE STANDARD FEE HAD THE KOSHERING SERVICE PROVIDED AT A DISCOUNT RATE.
CHARITABLE SUPPORT WAS GRANTED TO VARIOUS JEWISH INSTITUTIONS , SUCH AS JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ONES AND CHARITIES OF VATIOUS TYPES, ALONG WITH CHARITABLE SUPPORT OF JEWISH NEEDY INDIVIDUALS, AS CHARITY IS AN IMPORTANT PILLAR OF THE JEWISH HERITAGE WHICH OUR ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO STREGTHEN.
SUPPORT OF DAILY PRAYER SERVICES ON ZOOM AND ALSO SABBATH PRAYER SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Avrohom Lebovic Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $20,000 |
Yeheskel Lebovic Director | Trustee | 5 | $15,000 |
Pearl Lebovic Secretary | Officer | 5 | $5,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $495,209 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $495,209 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,574 |
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 | $572,783 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,875 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $70,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,000 |
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 | $194,880 |
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 | $12,000 |
Office expenses | $20,000 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $76,800 |
Travel | $16,097 |
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 | $11,000 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $495,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,257 |
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 | $165,257 |
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 | $165,257 |
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 | $165,257 |