Knights of Columbus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Council 1587 members volunteer 100% of their time to work fund raising activities primarily Lenten fish frys bar-b-ques festivals and the MR campaign. These activities take place primarily at All Saints church in St. Peters MO but also at other locations in St. Peters and in Saint Charles County. Funds are used to support Catholic education various ministries at All Saints church and other charities in Saint Charles County the Saint Louis metropolitan area and in Missouri. These endeavors engage our members with our community in a charitable way.
- Income
- $23,511
- Spending
- $30,571
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (4)
- Lenten fish frys. Council 1587 sponsors and coordinates six fish frys during the Lenten season. The fish frys are open to the public but they generally help build a sense of community within the Parish. The Council procures the raw materials and Council members prepare the food. Net proceeds are split between the Council the All Saints full time school and the All Saints Parish School of Religion PSR.
- BarBQues. Council 1587 conducts four BBQs during the year selling pork steaks ribs brats hamburgers and hot dogs. The Council procures the raw materials and Council members prepare the food. Net proceeds are donated to various ministries at All Saints parish Youth Group Music Ministry Athletic Association ACTS Retreat.
- Festival of the Little Hills Saint Charles MO. Council 1587 members volunteer to work at one of the beer tents at the Festival. Members help with set up and take down as well as serving during the Festival hours.
- Council 1587 sponsors an annual Easter Egg Hunt which typically draws approximately 100 children. Council members also volunteer to collect donations for the Knights of Columbus annual MR Campaign.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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