Knights of Columbus
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What it says it does
Our nonprofit aids Holliston residents and nearby communities by providing donations and volunteer assistance to local and regional charitable groups. We collaborate with these organizations to enhance the well-being of individuals facing challenges locally and statewide. Our support system aims to positively impact the lives of those in need emphasizing community welfare.
- Income
- $45,511
- Spending
- $43,696
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)
- $10,992 spent. Annual Charity Golf Tournament to raise money for Holliston Pantry Shelf community food bank serving approximately 574 people each week and MetroWest Veterans Services District which provides services to military veterans in the towns of Ashland Holliston Hopkinton and Medway MA
- $3,908 spent. Our nonprofit organizes a community wide Annual Charity Raffle 50 50s and other small gaming events to raise funds for various charitable causes. The proceeds are donated to: A Holliston Pantry Shelf a community food bank serving nearly 600 people weekly and neighboring town food pantries; B Holliston Senior Support Foundation offering financial support and services to the Holliston Center aiding approximately 1,100 individuals with programs accessible to about 3,600 senior citizens; C MetroWest Veterans Services District providing diverse services to military veterans in Ashland Holliston Hopkinton and Medway MA; D Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism supporting around 10,000 individuals affected by autism annually through services and assistance and E OConnell House which provides support services to trafficked women.
- $1,814 spent. Coats for Kids: We purchase and donate winter coats to needy children in MA through MA State Knights of Columbus. Our grant purchased 84 coats.
- See Schedule O for other organizations we supported through grants and donations
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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