KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Financials

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 263, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150-0263

In care of

% ISAIAS ALBA III

Signed the 990-EZ

Mark Menotti, Financial Secretary

Phone

(401) 644-7128

Website

https://uknight.org/CouncilSite/index.asp?CNO=12846

Mission

Thanks to the efforts of Father Michal J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut State Legislature on March 29, 1882, officially charter the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The Knights of Columbus was former to render financial aid to member and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among the members and their families through educational, charitable, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The KofC have become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The order has helped families obtain economic security and stability.

Program accomplishments

• Youth Development Programs, General/Other: Family and Youth Activities-Catholic values are rooted in the strong bonds of family life. The Knights of Columbus supports these values through family and youth activities. Substance Abuse-Knights of Columbus members regularly participate in and sponsor programsaimed at combating substance abuse. Councils work with police, youth groups and other organizations to conduct educational programs on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. The Knights sponsor poster contests for youth on substance abuse. The Order's youth group, the Columbian Squires, participate in programs that publicize the dangers of drunk driving. The council provided over 2500 hours of volunteer service supporting youth groups.
• Wellness Programs: Culture of Life-The protection of Human Life. The Knights of Columbus is unambiguously and proudly pro-life. In accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, the order defends human life from the moment of conception until natural death. Building a new Culture of Life where every human life is welcomed, respected and protected by law is one of the highest priorities of the order. Community of Involvement-The history of the Knights of Columbus' involvement in community life is a record of outstanding benevolent achievement. Knights volunteer in a variety of charitable enterprises to serve the people and programs of their communities, families, young people and brother Knights. Much of the success of the Orders volunteer record can be attributed to the fact that the Supreme Council does not mandate participation in any volunteer initiative. Fraternal and charitable programs arise at the grassroots level to meet the local needs. As the Order has grown, its benevolence has increased. The Order continues to break all of its previous records for charitable contributions and volunteer service. The results of the orders annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending 2010 show that total contributions to charity at all levels reached nearly $155,00,000. In the past decade, Knights have raised and donated nearly $1.25 billion to numerous charitable causes and volunteered nearly 400 million hours of service. The Council provided more than 4,600 volunteer hours in supporting community projects.
• Christianity Programs: Supporting the Catholic Church has been a hallmark of the Knights of Columbus since its founding in 1882. From funding the restoration of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to operating an usher ministry at a local parish, the Knights of Columbus serves the Church in countless ways. Annually, the Order raises and distributes more than 45 million to Church groups in support of programs at the local, national and international levels. Local . The Knights of Columbus provides support for the Catholic Church in many ways, including the funding of many important parish projects at St. Raymond of Penafort Church. Supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life is a top priority of the Knights of Columbus. The council provided more than 8500 hours to support church projects with in the parish. Fund raisers sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council provided funding to St. Raymond church for their debt reduction program, building fund and religious education program.

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.

IRS record

EIN

91-2135607

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society

Exempt since

1940

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Group exemption

0188: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Assets (IRS master file)

$115,578

Income (IRS master file)

$79,379

Filing history

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 91-2135607).

Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is 91-2135607.

Is KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.

Which annual return does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $42,672, expenses of $41,369 and total assets of $115,578 at year end.

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