Knights of Columbus 1455
Membership consists of catholic men that support our church activities and support charitable organizations such as mentally and physically handicapped youth
Knights of Columbus 1455 at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus 1455 gave $79K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,994
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,497
- +55.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,497
- Total assets
- $703,387
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus 1455 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kosair Charities ($59K). Together the top 2 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knights of Columbus 1455 gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $79K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kosair Charities Louisville, KY | Charitable | $58,994 |
| Clarity Solutions Elizabethtown, KY | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $703,387 | $175,049 | $109,077 | $78,994 | 2 | $73,253 |
| 2024 | $637,415 | $141,901 | $100,296 | $76,319 | 3 | $49,370 |
| 2023 | $595,810 | $125,366 | $76,080 | $42,450 | 2 | $54,374 |
| 2022 | $546,524 | $592,095 | $64,808 | $39,303 | 2 | $521,840 |
| 2021 | $19,237 | $75,756 | $73,831 | — | — | — |
About Knights of Columbus 1455
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus 1455 is a public charity, based in Elizabethtown, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $703K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $73K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus 1455's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Gregory Pawley
Past Grand K
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Hartlage
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Bradford
Financial Se
Grand Knight → Financial Se, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duane Kristensen
Grand Knight
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bill Wiseman (2021–2023) — Financial Se
- Former: James Bellware (2021) — Grand Knight
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 Knights of Columbus 1455
How much does Knights of Columbus 1455 give each year?
Knights of Columbus 1455 gave $79K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $76K across 3 grants.
How large is Knights of Columbus 1455?
Knights of Columbus 1455 reported $703K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $175K.
Where does Knights of Columbus 1455 operate?
Knights of Columbus 1455 has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Knights of Columbus 1455's EIN?
Knights of Columbus 1455's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7170620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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