Star K Certification Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Star K Certification Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1949, with $19,147,657 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
122 Slade Ave Ste 300, Baltimore, MD, 21208 EIN 52-0566794 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$19.1M
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$17.0M
Net assets
$16.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Star K Certification Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Star K Certification Inc: 11 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Star K Certification Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Star K Certification Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 122 Slade Ave Ste 300, Baltimore, MD, 21208
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Jewish Organizations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.8M (FY2013) to $19.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $16.2M
Operating margin
11.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.1M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$16.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,147,657▲16.1% | $17,030,306▲9.5% | $16,159,363▲15.1% | $18,080,095▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $16,495,068▲8.1% | $15,559,880▲6.3% | $14,042,012▲7.1% | $16,159,113▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $15,252,540▲1.9% | $14,637,710▲17.3% | $13,106,824▲4.9% | $15,181,623▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,968,391▲22.2% | $12,483,606▲2.0% | $12,491,994▲23.0% | $13,119,889▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,249,634▼4.8% | $12,244,065▼2.0% | $10,152,100▲0.1% | $11,418,313▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,870,042▲6.6% | $12,487,995▲7.5% | $10,146,531▲3.9% | $10,165,443▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,069,757▲2.4% | $11,614,655▲6.3% | $9,764,484▲4.9% | $9,789,279▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $11,783,873▲6.5% | $10,922,656▲6.7% | $9,309,382▲10.2% | $9,339,900▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $11,065,073▲14.1% | $10,234,738▲8.7% | $8,448,165▲10.9% | $8,501,887▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,698,273▲2.4% | $9,417,021▲2.1% | $7,617,830▲3.8% | $7,661,331▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,466,605▲8.1% | $9,222,700▲11.1% | $7,336,578▲3.4% | $7,356,446▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,758,776 | $8,300,904▲10.8% | $7,092,673▲6.9% | $7,118,968▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,489,043▲9.7% | $6,634,801▲9.3% | $6,787,790▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,829,818▲2.1% | $6,072,637▲10.6% | $6,329,675▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,692,373 | $5,492,454 | $5,873,554 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Star K Certification Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Star K Certification Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0566794, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Star K Certification Inc's EIN?
- Star K Certification Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0566794.
- How much revenue does Star K Certification Inc report?
- Star K Certification Inc reported $19,147,657 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Star K Certification Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Star K Certification Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Star K Certification Inc (EIN 52-0566794) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.