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Knights Initiative Inc

EIN 47-3975502 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO A BROAD RANGE OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT PERSONS IN NEED, THE POOR, THE HUNGRY, AND HOMELESS IN THE ATLANTA AREA.

Income
$219,152
Spending
$68,343
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 101% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
  1. $14,000 spent. ST PETER CLAVER REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (THE KNIGHTS INITIATIVE PAUL SPIZZIRRI SCHOLARS PROGRAM) THIS GRANT WAS PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ST PETER CLAVER STUDENTS. THE MISSION OF ST PETER CLAVER IS TO CULTIVATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO LEARN, LEAD, INSPIRE, AND SERVE IN LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH CATHOLIC TEACHINGS ROOTED IN THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, RIGOROUS ACADEMICS, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION.
  2. $10,670 spent. COMPASSION KITCHEN PROJECT THIS PROJECT WAS IMPLEMENTED AS A RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC'S AFFECTS ON THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AND ON THE CONTINUING CRISIS OF HUNGER IN OUR AREA. DONATIONS TO THIS PROGRAM ARE USED TO BUY MEALS FROM AREA RESTAURANTS AND PROVIDE THE MEALS TO SHELTERS AND MINISTRIES TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY.
  3. $10,000 spent. CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING (AUDIO IMPROVEMENTS) THIS REPRESENTS OUR FOURTH ANNUAL PAYMENT TO BE APPLIED AGAINST A 5 YEAR COMMITMENT OF 50,000 FOR CATHEDRAL AUDIO IMPROVEMENTS.
  4. $22,775 spent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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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