Knights of Columbus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
the knights of columbus is a worldwide fellowship of persons united in a common purpose of developing christian personality and building a society centered around christian values. the knights of columbus #2433, in harmony with the knights of columbus national purpose, perceives itself as a christian fellowship dedicated to improving the quality of life through programs and services which provide opportunities for people to reach their highest potential, develop a positive attitude of self and others, acquire a value system and maintain a spiritual awareness that manifests itself in our daily lives.the knights of columbus #2433's purpose is to develop and/or implement programs aimed at building character and moral richness for every member of our community. our goals are: 1. to support values, education, and interpersonal relationships.2. to aid in the strengthening of family life.3. to promote international understanding and world peace. 4. to reinforce our christian commitment and ra
- Income
- $396,098
- Spending
- $359,168
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 450
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- big buck contest - our council holds an annual contest, whereby participants compete to see who kills the highest rated buck during deer season. entry fees are charged to the participants and two benefit suppers are held to commemorate the beginning and the end of the contest. funds raised in excess of expenses are used by or donated to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 c of the internal revenue code and its regulations.
- fall festival - our council holds an annual fall festival to promote goodwill between community members and to aid in the strengthening of family life. fundraising activities such as concession stands and fundraiser dinners are conducted in conjunction with the activity. funds raised in excess of expenses are used or donated to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 c of the internal revenue code and its regulations.
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Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1940.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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