K of C Charities Aid Foundation
K OF C CHARITIES, based in La Crosse, Kansas, is a public charity whose stated purpose is to provide charitable aid. The K of C Charities Aid Foundation describes itself as the nonprofit corporation of the Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus, overseeing charitable fundraising, administration of collected funds, and their distribution.
K of C Charities Aid Foundation at a glance
In short: K of C Charities Aid Foundation gave $175K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Kansas. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,693
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,558
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $1,962,986
- +5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to K of C Charities Aid Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website says EDAP requests of up to $500 can be granted without matching funds from the local council. It directs readers to the inside back cover of the Official State Directory for the complete EDAP request guidelines.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 280, La Crosse, KS 67548
Phone: (785) 222-2537
Website: https://kansas-kofc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who K of C Charities Aid Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kansas Special Olympics ($60K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 58 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas. The foundation’s website describes several programs as supporting people, organizations, and institutions across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is K of C Charities Aid Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2021) to $237K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Special Olympics Mission, KS | To service persons with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas. | $60,021 |
| Kansas City Archdiocesearchbishop Joseph F Nauman Kansas City, KS | To support ministry on secular college campuses in Kansas. | $20,000 |
| DSNWK Hays, KS | To service persons with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas. | $17,019 |
| Lake Mary Center Paola, KS | To service persons with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas. | $10,995 |
| Kansas Catholic Conference Topeka, KS | To provide support for the offices of bishops in Kansas. | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Dodge City Reach Program Dodge City, KS | To service persons with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas. | $9,000 |
| Kansas City Archdiocese Reach Programs Kansas City, KS | To service persons with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas. | $9,000 |
| Salina Diocese Reach Programs Salina, KS | To service persons with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas. | $9,000 |
| Wichita Diocese Reach Programs Wichita, KS | To service persons with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Kansas. | $9,000 |
| Arrowhead West Inc Dodge City, KS | Aid Developmentally Disadvantaged People | $7,140 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,962,986 | $755,485 | $647,476 | $174,693 | 12 | $98,205 |
| 2024 | $1,854,977 | $704,981 | $643,964 | $154,072 | 13 | $34,823 |
| 2023 | $1,843,960 | $694,748 | $710,194 | $237,167 | 14 | $4,256 |
| 2022 | $1,859,406 | $623,086 | $619,350 | $119,643 | 10 | $25,360 |
| 2021 | $1,855,670 | $815,992 | $543,172 | $95,610 | 9 | $31,021 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s filing states its purpose as “provide charitable aid.” Its website describes several areas of support: the Commitment to Humanity Program assists people with intellectual disabilities; the Religious Education Fund helps parishes, schools, and CCD programs and supports Catholic Campus Centers and special religious education projects; and the Emergency Disaster Aid Program helps victims of natural disasters regardless of race, creed, or nationality. The website also says funds support the Kansas Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes Catholic education raffle funds as supporting Catholic schools and CCD programs across Kansas, and E.D.A.P. as providing food, clothing, and other aid to people who have suffered losses from disasters. It also describes support for the Kansas Catholic Conference and ministry on secular Kansas college campuses.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, Arrowhead West Inc. describes its mission as offering community-integrated services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Starkey Inc. says it nurtures development and promotes independence for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, K OF C CHARITIES reported 12 grants totaling $174,693. Grant amounts ranged from $6,518 to $60,021, with a median of $9,000.
Its largest 2025 grant was $60,021 to Kansas Special Olympics for services to people with intellectual disabilities throughout Kansas. Other notable grants included $20,000 to the Kansas City Archdiocese for ministry on secular college campuses in Kansas; $17,019 to DSNWK for services to people with intellectual disabilities; and $10,995 to Lake Mary Center for the same stated purpose. The organization also gave $10,000 to the Kansas Catholic Conference to support the offices of Kansas bishops. Other 2025 recipients included the Diocese of Dodge City, Kansas City Archdiocese, Salina Diocese, and Wichita Diocese REACH programs; Arrowhead West Inc.; REACH Inc.; and Starkey Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott A. Maurath as president, Dale A. Weber as vice president, and Thomas Schmeidler as state treasurer. It also lists Thomas W. Rottinghaus, Jamey C. Roth, Thomas Zarda, Thomas V. Dechant, David M. Leiker, John L. Kasper, and George E. Miller as directors, each with the title “Dir-Past State Deputy.”
K of C Charities Aid Foundation is led by Scott A. Maurath, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott A. Maurath
President
Dir-Past State Deputy → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Baalmann
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale A. Weber
Vice President
Dir-Past State Deputy → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Leiker
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald L. Wagner
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis G. Drouhard
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Wondra
State Deputy
State Treasurer → State Secretary, 2023
State Secretary → State Deputy, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George E. Miller
Dir-Past State Deputy
Vice President → Dir-Past State Deputy, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guy R. Steier
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamey C. Roth
Dir-Past State Deputy
State Deputy → Dir-Past State Deputy, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John L. Kasper
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Roth
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Grothoff
Dir-Past State Deputy
State Secretary → State Deputy, 2023
State Deputy → Dir-Past State Deputy, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Winchester
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas V. Dechant
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Rottinghaus
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Zarda
Dir-Past State Deputy
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Melvin III
Dir-Past State Deputy
President → Dir-Past State Deputy, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Roberts
State Secretary
State Advocate → State Treasurer, 2023
State Treasurer → State Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Schmeidler
State Treasurer
State Warden → State Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lager
State Chaplain
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Wietharn
State Advocate
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Haverkamp
State Warden
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: John H. Rupp (2021–2024) — Dir-Past State Deputy
- Former: Edward G. Miller (2023–2024) — State Advocate
- Former: Meinrad Miller (2023–2024) — State Chaplain
- Former: Steve Abels (2024) — State Warden
- Former: Bernie Gorges (2021–2022) — State Chaplain
- Former: Norbert J. Flax (2021–2022) — State Warden
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about K of C Charities Aid Foundation
How much does K of C Charities Aid Foundation give each year?
K of C Charities Aid Foundation gave $175K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $154K across 13 grants.
What is K of C Charities Aid Foundation's typical grant size?
K of C Charities Aid Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $14,558, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from K of C Charities Aid Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does K of C Charities Aid Foundation give grants?
K of C Charities Aid Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dodge City, KS (3 grants), Kansas City, KS (2 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does K of C Charities Aid Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on K of C Charities Aid Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are K of C Charities Aid Foundation's largest grantees?
K of C Charities Aid Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kansas Special Olympics ($60,021), Kansas City Archdiocesearchbishop Joseph F Nauman ($20,000) and DSNWK ($17,019), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is K of C Charities Aid Foundation?
K of C Charities Aid Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $755K.
What does K of C Charities Aid Foundation fund?
The organization’s filing states its purpose as “provide charitable aid.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from K of C Charities Aid Foundation?
The website says EDAP requests of up to $500 can be granted without matching funds from the local council. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is K of C Charities Aid Foundation's EIN?
K of C Charities Aid Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0698358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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