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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
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 |