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Knights of Columbus

EIN 23-7545998 · Schulenburg, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

SUPPORT CATHOLIC PARISH SCHOOL AND CHURCH PROGRAMS; PROVIDING EDUCATION GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO OTHER CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT/GRANTS TO CATHOLIC PARISH PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PARISH CHURCH PROGRAMS. ORGANIZATION OFFERS AND PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OBTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE VOCATION MATERIALS, PRAYER CARDS; TO ENCOURAGE & PROMOTE THE MINISTRY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BY ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF THE CHURCH.
CHARITIES PROVIDES EDUCATION GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE TO BE USED FOR EDUCATION IN A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, JUNIOR COLLEGE, TECHNICAL SCHOOL, BUSINESS SCHOOL OR SEMINARY.
CHARITIES PROVIDES SUPPORT AND OTHER DONATION TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITH CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS. SPONSORED ACTIVITIES WHICH ENABLES INDIVIDUAL KNIGHTS TO SET A CONSTANT AND WORTHY EXAMPLE AS AN IDEAL CATHOLIC TO HIS FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND FELLOW MEMBERS.
GIFTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
GIFTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2024.
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 November 4, 2026.

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