Knights of Columbus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS A FRATERNAL BENEFICIAL SOCIETY ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE INSURANCE BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. IT ALSO SUPPORTS CHARITABLE, CIVIC, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
- Income
- $9,539
- Spending
- $28,589
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
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
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)
- $10,102 spent. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 732, LOOGOOTEE, INDIANA IS A FRATERNAL BENEFICIAL SOCIETY THAT IS OPERATED UNDER A "COUNCIL SYSTEM" FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS. COUNCIL 732 IS LARGELY SELF GOVERNING AND CARRIES ON ITS ACTIVITIES UNDER A GROUP EXEMPTION RULING FROM THE IRS RECEIVED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION IN 1940. THIS GROUP TAX EXEMPTIONS EXTENDS TO SUBORDINATE COUNCILS SUCH AS COUNCIL 732. COUNCIL 732 HAS AN ESTABLISHED SYSTEM FOR THE PAYMENT TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS OF LIFE INSURANCE AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS.
- FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIATIONS SUCH AS THE GIBAULT SCHOOL FOR BOYS & GIRLS. THIS ORGANIZATION SERVES TROUBLED CHILDREN AND PROVIDES A SCHOOL FOR GETTING ITS STUDENTS BACK ON TRACK EMOTIONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY. THE GOAL BEING TO HELP THEM BECOME LAW ABIDING AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTS.
- $18,487 spent. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALSO SUPPORTS VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FINANCIALLY. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS ARE YOUTH ACTIVITES EMPHASIZING SPORTSMANSHIP, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS WHICH ENCOURAGE CATHOLIC YOUTH TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
Source: Form 990 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 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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.