Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc
CHARITIES USA IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES, CHARITIES USA HAS ESTABLISHED CENTERS FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF THE TRUTHS OF CHRISTIANITY; MAINTAINS FACILITIES FOR THE PROPER PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH; AND ADMINISTERS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF DESERVING PERSONS. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, THROUGH ITS MEMBERS, PROVIDES DONATIONS WHICH ARE PLACED UNDER THE CONTROL OF CHARITIES USA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$93.4M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$667K
+52.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-23.8% YoY
About Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW HAVEN, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $667K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $93,392,001 | $89,691,654 | $82,074,403 |
| Revenue | $3,135,781 | $5,170,395 | $3,173,026 |
| Expenses | $3,755,622 | $3,767,258 | $3,644,254 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,557,466 | $1,309,124 | $2,305,267 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Pontificial North American College ($185,000), The Catholic University of America ($110,000), Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception ($65,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE NEW HAVEN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| COLUMBIAN CHARITIES OF MISSOURI INC OFALLON, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,498 |
| FLORIDA KOFC CHARITIES INC VALRICO, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,583 |
| ILLINOIS STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES INC KANKAKEE, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,784 |
| JOHN PAUL II SHRINE AND INSTITUTE INC NEW HAVEN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| KOFC CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION LA CROSSE, KS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,308 |
| LAMB FOUNDATION OF NC INC CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,454 |
| LAURALTON HALL ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY MILFORD, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL KOFC CHARITY FUND INC BOWIE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,679 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL A ANDERSON | DIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PATRICK E KELLY | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| RONALD F SCHWARZ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MOST REV WILLIAM E LORI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN A MARRELLA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY V MINOPOLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR LOUIS L PETERS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN J KENNEDY | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | — |
| PATRICK T MASON | PAST SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN M FEILER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DANIEL ROSSI | FORMER DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc?
Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW HAVEN, CT. It holds $93.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc?
As of 2024, Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc holds $93.4M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $667K in 2024.
Where does Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc operate?
Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia.
What size grants does Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc award?
In 2024, Knights of Columbus Charities Usa Inc awarded 22 grants totaling $667K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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