Knights of Columbus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE ARE A LOCAL COUNCIL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, A CATHOLIC FRATERNAL SERVICE ORDER/MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL INTERCOURSE AMONG ITS MEMBERS. WE SUPPORT REFUGEE RELIEF, CATHOLIC EDUCATION,LOCAL PARISHES AND DIOCESES AND THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $81,801
- Spending
- $57,389
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)
- $33,348 spent. BRING A HERO HOME- PAY FOR AIRFARE/TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL TO COME HOME FOR HOLIDAYS, FAMILY EVENTS AND BEREAVEMENT. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AND SOLICITING DONATIONS
- FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO MEMBERSHIP SELECTED COMMUNITY CHARITABLE INITIATIVES-K OF C PATERSON COATS FOR KIDS $ 1,500, FIRST CHOICE WOMEN'S CENTER $ 2,500, HOLY FAMILY FOOD PANTRY- $ 1,000, CATHOLIC CHARITIES $ 500,COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDS TO QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS $ 5,000, PRIEST AND SEMINARIAN DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES $ 500,CHESHIRE HOME- $ 1,000, MADISON BORO CHRISTMAS PARADE- $ 500, CHRISTIAN FORMATION- $ 500,INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGED FUND DRIVE- $ 1,000. FUNDED THROUGH RAFFLE OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS.
- $255 spent. FUNDING OF MEMBERSHIP SELECTED COMMUNITY CHARITABLE INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT HOLY FAMILY AND ST VINCENT MARTYR PARISHES- PROJECT APPALACHIA $ 1,000 AND HOLY FAMILY HOME AND SCHOOL $ 250, ST VINCENT MARTYR HOME AND SCHOOL $ 500, KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS- $ 255, PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRIES- $ 500-- FUNDED THROUGH FISH FRY DINNER SALES,
- $1,985 spent. VARIOUS OTHER RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CHARITABLE CAUSES AS APPROVED BY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP AS NEEDS ARISE. SEE SCH O. FUNDED BY MEMBER DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
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, 2015 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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