Knights of Columbus 560
Knights of Columbus 560 is a Muncie, Indiana organization that supports local Catholic education and community activities. Its 2024 filing describes its mission as subsidizing those activities to benefit 600 to 1,000 children and adults; its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $364,180.
Knights of Columbus 560 at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus 560 gave $364K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Indiana. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $364,180
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,014
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,963
- Total assets
- $2,386,523
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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 Knights of Columbus 560
- Review Cycle
- The scholarship listing gives April 1, 2027, as the deadline.
- Deadline
- The scholarship listing gives April 1, 2027, as the deadline.
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (St. Paul the Apostle Council 560 Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 3600 W Purdue, Muncie, IN 47304
Phone: (765) 282-8280
Website: https://kofcmuncieindiana.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Knights of Columbus 560
Who Knights of Columbus 560 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Lawrence ($118K). Together the top 10 received $344K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 49 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grants went entirely to Indiana recipients. The scholarship is limited to Delaware County, Indiana, residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Knights of Columbus 560 open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $24K 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 $345K (2024) to $619K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Muncie, IN | Contribution | $117,924 |
| St Michaels School Muncie, IN | Contribution | $57,592 |
| Haiti Library Foundation Muncie, IN | Contribution | $33,863 |
| St Mary's Muncie, IN | Contribution | $32,494 |
| Olph Muncie, IN | Contribution | $26,656 |
| Soup Kitchen of Muncie Muncie, IN | Contribution | $21,634 |
| St Francis Muncie, IN | Contribution | $15,963 |
| Gibault Terre Haute, IN | Contribution | $15,441 |
| K of C - 4TH Degree Muncie, IN | Contribution | $14,306 |
| First Chice for Women Muncie, IN | Contribution | $8,335 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,386,523 | $629,407 | $603,372 | $364,180 | 13 | $27,967 |
| 2024 | $2,336,036 | $618,695 | $581,764 | $344,726 | 8 | $25,994 |
| 2023 | $2,277,334 | $647,385 | $649,243 | $402,674 | 8 | $19,466 |
| 2022 | $2,260,744 | $836,974 | $819,181 | $618,807 | 11 | $28,199 |
| 2021 | $2,327,485 | $943,546 | $651,154 | $486,433 | 9 | $23,847 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “subsidized local Catholic education and community activities benefitting 600 to 1,000 children and adults.” Its 2024 filing describes its program as providing this support through bingo games.
2025 recipients included Catholic parishes and a school, as well as the Soup Kitchen of Muncie, Haiti Library Foundation, and other organizations. Gibault Inc., a 2025 recipient, describes its own mission as providing residential and mental health treatment, education, and medical care to young people ages 6–21, and as offering life-changing opportunities to children, adults, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $364,180. Grant amounts ranged from $5,479 to $117,924, with a median of $15,963. Notable grants included St. Lawrence in Muncie ($117,924), St. Michaels School in Muncie ($57,592), Haiti Library Foundation in Muncie ($33,863), St. Mary’s in Muncie ($32,494), OLPH in Muncie ($26,656), and the Soup Kitchen of Muncie ($21,634). All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
The 2024 filing says a committee reviews grant requests in writing and makes award decisions. It also says awarded grants are no longer monitored. The filing describes members as having equal rights to participate in organizational decisions, with votes on significant financial decisions.
The council also offers a scholarship for eligible students. Applicants must be Catholic church members and Delaware County residents, and must be entering college as freshmen or already enrolled full time in a bachelor’s-degree program at an approved U.S. college. Selection is based on academic excellence and extracurricular and church activities. Applicants must provide transcripts, an academic performance form completed by a school official, an autobiographical essay, and recommendation letters from a teacher, counselor, coach, or administrator and from their parish pastor or priest. The scholarship is determined by educational costs, up to $2,000 per year, and may be renewed for up to four undergraduate years; renewal requires a B average and no issues involving moral turpitude. Payment is sent directly to the college’s Catholic Student Center (Neuman Center).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen M. Chatot, Kevin A. Durbin, and James B. Stewart as trustees; James Cheslik as advocate; Kevin A. Durbin as lecturer; Neal A. Hazen as chancellor; James R. Carnes Jr. as inside guard; Rick J. Mayo as finance secretary; Anthony S. Miller as deputy grand; and Richard J. Rassel as warden.
Knights of Columbus 560's 2025 filing lists 14 officers; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James B. Stewart
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin A. Durbin
Trustee & Lecturer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Chatot
Trustee
Grand Knight → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel B. Waechter
Recorder
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric C. Underwood
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Carnes Jr.
Inside Guard
Trustee → Inside Guard, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James V. Cheslik
Advocate
Inside Guard → Advocate, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. Willitzer
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand → Grand Knight, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal A. Hazen
Chancellor
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Rassel
Warden
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick J. Mayo
Finance Secretary
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack A. Young
Outside Guar
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony S. Miller
Deputy Grand
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason B. Ziarko
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bradley S. Robertson (2021–2023) — Inside Guard
- Former: Philip D. McPherson (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Gene P. Berger (2023) — Deputy Grand
- Former: Philip G. Nix (2021–2022) — Advocate
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 560
How much does Knights of Columbus 560 give each year?
Knights of Columbus 560 gave $364K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $345K across 8 grants.
What is Knights of Columbus 560's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus 560's median grant in 2025 was $15,963, and its average grant was $28,014, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Knights of Columbus 560 that year got $17K on average.
Where does Knights of Columbus 560 give grants?
Knights of Columbus 560 gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Muncie, IN (9 grants).
Does Knights of Columbus 560 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Knights of Columbus 560's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (13 grants).
Who are Knights of Columbus 560's largest grantees?
Knights of Columbus 560's largest 2025 grantees include St Lawrence ($117,924), St Michaels School ($57,592) and Haiti Library Foundation ($33,863), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Knights of Columbus 560?
Knights of Columbus 560 reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $629K.
What does Knights of Columbus 560 fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “subsidized local Catholic education and community activities benefitting 600 to 1,000 children and adults.” Its 2024 filing describes its program as providing this support through bingo games. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Knights of Columbus 560?
Knights of Columbus 560 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kofcmuncieindiana.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Knights of Columbus 560's EIN?
Knights of Columbus 560's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0312172. 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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