Knights of Columbus Charities Inc
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc is a public charity based in New Haven, Connecticut. Formed in 1972, it operates for religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes and provides grants to nonprofit organizations carrying out its charitable purposes.
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Charities Inc gave $5.9M across 127 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state New York. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,897,900
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 127
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,440
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $24,057,004
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (87 of 126, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Knights of Columbus Charities Inc
- Review Cycle
- The website says qualifying donations must be made between July 1 and June 30 of the fraternal year applied for, and requests should be submitted within one month of the donation or as soon as possible.
- Deadline
- The website says qualifying donations must be made between July 1 and June 30 of the fraternal year applied for, and…
- Contact
Mailing address: One Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326
Phone: (203) 752-4000
Website: https://kofc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Knights of Columbus Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sisters of Life ($577K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
696 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 582 grants of 696 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The charity’s filing describes some programs as serving people in North America and others as providing relief in Ukraine and through refugee sites in Poland. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple U.S. states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (24%), the District of Columbia (13%), Nevada (6%), and Wisconsin (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 127 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Knights of Columbus Charities Inc open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 87 of 126 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $27K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2021) to $6.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 127 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | Donation to Promote the Culture of Life Program | $576,823 |
| National Eucharistic Congress Inc Washington, DC | Donation for General Operations | $500,000 |
| Path to Peace Foundation New York, NY | Donation for General Operations | $500,000 |
| American Wheelchair Mission Henderson, NV | For the acquisition and distribution of wheelchairs to the needy | $325,000 |
| Florida Knights of Columbus Charities Inc Valrico, FL | Donation to promote the culture of life program and disaster relief | $249,525 |
| Arise Foundation America Inc New York, NY | Donation for General Operations | $200,000 |
| Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Inc La Crosse, WI | Donation for General Operations | $200,000 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | Donation to promote the culture of life program and persecuted christians relief | $163,211 |
| National Catholic Partnership on Disability Washington, DC | Donation for General Operations | $150,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Irondale, AL | Donation for General Operations | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that the organization has no paid employees and receives administrative support from the Knights of Columbus without charge through a support agreement.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,057,004 | $16,446,700 | $15,602,922 | $5,897,900 | 127 | $660,958 |
| 2023 | $23,560,978 | $15,155,682 | $17,551,546 | $6,321,349 | 139 | $495,835 |
| 2022 | $24,402,324 | $26,953,387 | $21,190,534 | $5,471,329 | 130 | $509,205 |
| 2021 | $20,490,927 | $11,276,250 | $8,848,651 | $3,910,844 | 133 | $1,322,278 |
| 2020 | $17,813,986 | $11,688,165 | $11,521,135 | $4,591,296 | 167 | $705,000 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it operates exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. It accepts gifts and bequests from Knights of Columbus members and the public, subject to the terms of its governing instrument.
Its filing describes grants supporting Warriors to Lourdes, which provides U.S. service members who are non-wounded, wounded, ill, or injured an opportunity to take part in an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes with prayer and spiritual guidance. The filing also describes ASAP support for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes, funding for ultrasound machines at pregnancy crisis centers, Coats for Kids, and humanitarian assistance for civilian refugees and displaced people affected by the war in Ukraine.
Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported. The National Eucharistic Congress says it promotes Catholic teachings and carries out national Eucharistic congresses; Path to Peace Foundation says it spreads the message of peace as supported by the Catholic Church; and Sleep in Heavenly Peace says it provides fully furnished beds to children in need. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve delivering wheelchairs and mobility aids, serving the spiritual needs of people experiencing poverty, higher education, and Catholic media.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the charity reported 127 grants totaling $5,897,900. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $576,823, with a median of $18,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $576,823 to Sisters of Life for its culture of life program; $500,000 each to the National Eucharistic Congress and Path to Peace Foundation for general operations; and $325,000 to American Wheelchair Mission for acquiring and distributing wheelchairs to people in need. Other notable grants included $249,525 to Florida Knights of Columbus Charities for its culture of life program and disaster relief; $200,000 each to Arise Foundation America for general operations and Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for general operations; and $163,211 to Franciscan University of Steubenville for its culture of life program and persecuted Christians relief.
The website describes an ASAP grant request process for a council or assembly making a qualifying donation to a pregnancy resource center or maternity home. It states that Supreme provides $100 for every $500 donated, up to $2,000. The request requires supporting documentation, such as an ASAP donation receipt letter or a copy of a cancelled check, and a signed W-9 for U.S. organizations unless one was previously submitted or is available through the organization’s map.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick E. Kelly as president; Arthur Louis L. Peters as vice president; Ronald F. Schwarz as treasurer; John A. Marrella as secretary; and John J. Kennedy as director and chief financial officer. Other listed directors were Carl A. Anderson, Most Rev. William E. Lori, and Anthony V. Minopoli. Patrick T. Mason was listed as past secretary, and Stephen M. Feiler as assistant secretary.
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc is led by Patrick E. Kelly, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick E. Kelly
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony V. Minopoli
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl A. Anderson
Director & Past President
President → Director & Past President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Kennedy
Director & Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Director & Chief Financial Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Most Rev William E. Lori
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Rossi
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John A. Marrella
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick T. Mason
Past Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Past Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald F. Schwarz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Feiler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Louis L. Peters
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Paul G. O'Sullivan (2021–2023) — Past Vice President
- Former: Michael J. O'Connor (2020–2021) — Past Secretary
- Former: Jose C. Reyes Jr. (2020) — Director
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 Charities Inc
How much does Knights of Columbus Charities Inc give each year?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc gave $5.9M across 127 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.3M across 139 grants.
What is Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,500, and its average grant was $46,440, across 127 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Knights of Columbus Charities Inc that year got $36K on average.
Where does Knights of Columbus Charities Inc give grants?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Nevada (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Knights of Columbus Charities Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 127) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Promote the Culture of Life Program" (98 grants), "Donation for Disaster Relief" (8 grants) and "Donation for Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sisters of Life ($576,823), National Eucharistic Congress Inc ($500,000) and Path to Peace Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Knights of Columbus Charities Inc?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc reported $24.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.4M.
What does Knights of Columbus Charities Inc fund?
The organization states that it operates exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. It accepts gifts and bequests from Knights of Columbus members and the public, subject to the terms of its governing instrument. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Knights of Columbus Charities Inc?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kofc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7227608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Knights of Columbus Charities Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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