Knights of Columbus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Fraternal organization that raises money for religious, charitable and educational purposes.
- Income
- $39,725
- Spending
- $57,219
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- $46,560 spent. Donations for the current fiscal year included, but were not limited to:- St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church to support needs of the parish and youth religious education programs.- Catholic Charities in the Fresno Diocese to assist programs for the poor and vulnerable.- Rachels Vineyard to support women suffering from trauma of an abortion.- Scholarships and financial assistance for Seminarians studying for the priesthood.- Holy Cross Junior High School for student scholarships.- Knights of Columbus Council 15122 to support needs of Teh Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church.- Sister Disciples of the Divine Master to support charitable needs of people in the community.- CA Columbian Charities to support Knights of Columbus brothers in need.- Coats for Kids to provide winter coats for children in our community.- Catholic Charities of LA to support the needs of fire victims in Southern CA. - Support to programs of Right to Life of Central CA, Diocese of Fresno Catholic Cemeteries, Special Olympics of Northern CA, St. Anthony of Padua School, San Joaquin Memorial High School, American Wheelchair Mission, Civil Air Patrol in Fresno, Carmelite Missionary Sitster, and McLane High School Key Club.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.
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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