Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc is a public charity based in New Haven, Connecticut, formed in 2004. It administers funds in a supporting role for Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.; its 2024 filing describes it as organized and operated for the benefit of that organization and to carry out its purposes.
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc gave $667K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in District of Columbia. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $666,858
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,312
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,291
- Total assets
- $93,392,001
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: One Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326
Phone: (203) 752-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Pontificial North American College ($185K). Together the top 10 received $545K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 91 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Washington, DC (54%), Connecticut (10%), Minnesota (5%), Florida (4%), and Missouri (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
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 $424K (2020) to $667K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $667K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pontificial North American College Washington, DC | General Support | $185,000 |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | General Support | $110,000 |
| Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, DC | General Support | $65,000 |
| Minnesota Knights Foundation Jordan, MN | General Support | $30,932 |
| John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc New Haven, CT | General Support | $30,000 |
| Florida Kofc Charities Inc Valrico, FL | General Support | $28,583 |
| Columbian Charities of Missouri Inc Ofallon, MO | General Support | $25,498 |
| Kofc Charities Aid Foundation La Crosse, KS | General Support | $24,308 |
| Texas State Council Charities Austin, TX | General Support | $23,429 |
| Maryland State Council Kofc Charity Fund Inc Bowie, MD | General Support | $22,679 |
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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 | $93,392,001 | $3,135,781 | $3,755,622 | $666,858 | 22 | $1,557,466 |
| 2023 | $89,691,654 | $5,170,395 | $3,767,258 | $437,702 | 11 | $1,309,124 |
| 2022 | $82,074,403 | $3,173,026 | $3,644,254 | $541,098 | 17 | $2,305,267 |
| 2021 | $92,663,013 | $7,484,954 | $3,559,057 | $564,362 | 21 | $5,525,523 |
| 2020 | $86,307,001 | $3,911,523 | $3,283,557 | $424,149 | 20 | $1,622,956 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it is operated exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. Its stated activities include establishing centers to disseminate Christianity, maintaining facilities for youth development, and administering scholarship funds. The filing also describes endowment funds intended to support the organization’s and Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.’s charitable activities over time, including donor-restricted scholarship funds.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees’ own stated purposes. Minnesota Knights Foundation says it supports the Roman Catholic Church, its educational institutions, and the Knights of Columbus and its activities. John Paul II Shrine and Institute says it provides education on person, marriage, and family faithful to the Catholic tradition. Ohio Charity Foundation says it funds religious and charitable activities. Albertus Magnus College says it operates a higher-learning institution offering instruction in the liberal arts and sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $666,858. Grant amounts ranged from $5,454 to $185,000, with a median of $14,291. The largest awards included $185,000 to The Pontifical North American College, $110,000 to The Catholic University of America, and $65,000 to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception; each was designated for general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $30,932 to Minnesota Knights Foundation, $30,000 to John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc., $28,583 to Florida KOFC Charities Inc., and $25,498 to Columbian Charities of Missouri Inc. The organization’s filing describes it as administering funds in support of Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. No application process or instructions are provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Patrick E Kelly, president; Arthur Louis L Peters, vice president; Ronald F Schwarz, treasurer; John A Marrella, secretary; and Stephen M Feiler, assistant secretary. Directors listed were Carl A Anderson, director/past president; Most Rev William E Lori; Anthony V Minopoli; and John J Kennedy, director/chief financial officer. Patrick T Mason was listed as past secretary.
Knights of Columbus Charities USA 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
1 hr/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 USA Inc
How much does Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc give each year?
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc gave $667K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $438K across 11 grants.
What is Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,291, and its average grant was $30,312, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc give grants?
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc's largest grantees?
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Pontificial North American College ($185,000), The Catholic University of America ($110,000) and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc?
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc reported $93.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc fund?
The organization states that it is operated exclusively for religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. Its stated activities include establishing centers to disseminate Christianity, maintaining facilities for youth development, and administering scholarship funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc?
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2140273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 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
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