Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council
Charitable and fraternal. Aid and assistance to sick or needy members and families. Promotes social and intellectual fellowship through volunteer activities supporting church, education, and social issues.
Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,500
- +235.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $24,500
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $879,162
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Women's Care Center ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council gives
- Giving grew 311% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Care Center South Bend, IN | To fund purchase of medical equipment. Specifically, and ultrasound machine. | $24,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $879,162 | $71,448 | $74,410 | $24,500 | 1 | $22,213 |
| 2023 | $806,331 | $128,941 | $34,716 | $7,306 | Total only | $110,740 |
| 2022 | $713,815 | $17,965 | $46,124 | $12,473 | Total only | $3,265 |
| 2021 | $895,126 | $117,445 | $67,354 | $5,963 | 1 | $94,453 |
| 2020 | $844,064 | $118,022 | $64,439 | $10,500 | 1 | $93,204 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council is a public charity, based in South Bend, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $879K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $22K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Ramesh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg White
Trustee
Grand Knight → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ryal
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Dolezal
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight → Grand Knight, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Masterson
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve Sommers (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher Alumbaugh (2020–2021) — Grand Knight
- Former: Eric Snyder (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Stevenson (2020–2021) — Deputy Grand Knight
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 #553 Santa Maria Council
How much does Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council give each year?
Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $7K in grants paid.
How large is Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council?
Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council reported $879K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $71K.
Where does Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council operate?
Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council's EIN?
Knights of Columbus #553 Santa Maria Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7142569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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