Knights of Columbus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Catholic Organization for Fraternity, Charity and Unity. Members of this Fraternal Organization live their faith and volunteer time towards Church, Council and Community needs. There are no Program Service Revenues (Line 2) or related expenses since funds are raised by contributions, dues, charitable collections, Lenten fish fry dinners and gaming fundraisers during the year and the proceeds after expenses are donated to churches, schools, community, needy and charities after membership approval.
- Income
- $72,503
- Spending
- $51,874
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 (3)
- Fish Fry Dinners - Brings the church and the community together for food and fellowship. 3,154 dinners were prepared and served on 6 Friday evenings during Lent. The profit provides funds for the council's fraternal activities and donations to the church, school, community, needy and charities.
- Super Cash Bonanza Charity Campaign - Members sold 4,034 raffle tickets and the proceeds provides funds for donations to churches, schools, community, needy and charities.
- Measure Up Campaign - Members contributed money and collected contributions at three Churches to provide funds to help Mentally Challenged People served by Ardmore Inc. and other agencies. Ardmore serves 140-150 people.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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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