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Nonprofit · EIN 20-4351294

THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION

Also known as THE STAR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SCRANTON, PA 18510

Financials

$341K$346K2023$374K$340K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$374,327$339,896$34,431$225,092$94,155$130,937
December 31, 2023990$340,608$345,743-$5,135$211,519$115,013$96,506
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$373,036
Program service revenue
$1,290
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$121,152
Other salaries and wages
$8,950
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$257,758
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$850
Occupancy
$9,428
Travel
$11,600
Depreciation
$7,265
Program services (functional)
$336,889
Management and general (functional)
$3,007

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$211,519
Total assets, end of year
$225,092
Total liabilities, end of year
$94,155
Net assets, end of year
$130,937
Land, buildings and equipment
$200,147
Gross receipts
$374,327
Employees
3
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHAIM HARKAVYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
50$45,930$75,222
BENJAMIN SOKOLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ERIC RAVENSSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHAIM HARKAVYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
50$51,049$67,715
BENJAMIN SOKOLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ERIC RAVENSSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1043 QUINCY AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1121
In care of
% RABBI CHAIM HARKAVY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHAIM HARKAVY, PO BOX 446, BINGHAMTON, NY 13902
Signed the 990
CHAIM HARKAVY, DIRECTOR
Phone
(607) 743-5579
Return prepared by
OMSAI LLC

Mission

Advancing traditional Jewish study and observance.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Sponsors Jewish education classes, holiday and social events, shabbat dinners and other activities. Sponsors the Maimonides Leadership Fellowship program. Oversees local kosher eateries for the student observance.
    Expenses $336,889

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-4351294
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$225,092
Income (IRS master file)
$374,327

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$374,327$339,896$225,092IRS
990December 2023$340,608$345,743$211,519XML
990December 2022$369,656$361,257$223,884IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4351294).

Questions about THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION is 20-4351294.
Is THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHAIM HARKAVY.
Who are the officers and directors of THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,930 (CHAIM HARKAVY, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $374,327, expenses of $339,896 and total assets of $225,092 at year end.

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