Knights of Columbus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AS A CATHOLIC FRATERNAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS CHARITABLE AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS FOUR CORE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY, AND PATRIOTISM.
- Income
- $25,502
- Spending
- $26,574
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- IN SUPPORT OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ITS MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, MONTHLY PRAYS THE ROSARY FOR VOCATIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL INTENTIONS, SPONSORS BENEFIT BREAKFASTS AND DINNERS FOR VARIOUS CHURCH AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, FACILITATES THE COATS FOR KIDS PROJECT, AND ATTENDS MEMBER FUNERALS.
- IN SUPPORT OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPREME COUNCIL AND STATE ORGANIZATION, THE COUNSEL PARTICIPATES IN THE ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL FUNDRAISING EVENT WHICH PROMOTES AWARENESS TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS PROMOTING OTHER VARIOUS CAUSES THEY SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SUCH AS PRO-LIFE, THE REFUGEE FUND, AND THE HURRICANE AND EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND.
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ASSISTING WITH PARKING AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIR, PROVIDING GHOULS FOR A LIONS SPONSORED HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER, SERVING MEALS AT THE LOCAL PLACE OF HOPE, AS WELL AS OTHER CHURCH SPONSORED EMERGENCY HELP EVENTS.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 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 September 2014.
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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