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PROJECT CHODOSH INC
KEW GARDENS, NY · EIN 454475432 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE X83 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$111K
expenses
$112K
net assets
$19K
employees
0
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO AID IN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE JEWISH RELIGIOUS REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE LAWS OF "CHODOSH"(NEW) AND "YOSHON" (OLD); TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CONTAIN SUCH " CHODOSH": AND TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT TO CONSUMERS SEEKING TO AVOID SUCH FOODS THROUGH AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION CONTAINING EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DETAILED PRODUCT AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LISTING; AND BY PROVIDING ANSWERS TO THE MANY QUESTIONS THAT ARISE THROUGH A 24 HOUR HOT LINE, PAGER, FAX AND EMAIL SERVICES, AS WELL AS RABBINICAL CONSULTATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Project Chodosh Inc is a New York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting observance of Jewish dietary laws related to "chodosh" and "yoshon." The organization conducts research on food products, publishes an annual guide listing compliant items, and operates a 24-hour hotline offering rabbinical consultations. Its primary activities include education, product research, and consumer support for religiously observant Jews.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

24-Hour Consumer Support Hotline
Provides real-time assistance via phone, fax, email, and pager, including rabbinical consultations, to help consumers navigate chodosh/yoshon dietary restrictions.
Chodosh/Yoshon Research and Publication
Conducts research on food products to determine compliance with chodosh and yoshon religious laws and publishes an annual guide listing approved products and food establishments.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Kosher Certification and Supervision Services 2 activities
    • Publication of annual guide for avoiding chodosh foods
      Produces an annual publication with educational background and detailed listings of products and food establishments to help consumers avoid "chodosh" foods.
    • Research and dissemination on chodosh and yoshon food regulations
      Conducts research to identify foods containing "chodosh" and disseminates information to support observance of Jewish religious regulations related to "chodosh" and "yoshon."
  • Halachic Guidance and Education Services 1 activity
    • Hotline and consultation service for chodosh-related inquiries
      Operates a 24-hour hotline, pager, fax, and email service to answer questions about avoiding "chodosh" foods, including through rabbinical consultations.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$111K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$19K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
1 years on record · 2023–2023
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Religion-Based Consumer Education and Support
    methodology: religion_based_consumer_education
    By researching and disseminating information about "chodosh" and "yoshon" food products and establishments, the organization enables adherence to Jewish religious dietary laws, because informed consumer choice is essential to religious observance.