Knights of Columbus Council #4550
Knights of Columbus Council #4550 is a Houston, Texas public charity formed in 1958. It states that its mission is to promote Christian beliefs and virtues and provide financial assistance to charities.
Knights of Columbus Council #4550 at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Council #4550 gave $78K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,323
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,527
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $197,537
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Council #4550
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 55367, Houston, TX 77255-5367
Phone: (713) 560-4498
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Knights of Columbus Council #4550 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jerome Catholic Church ($28K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 54 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were in Houston, except Shalom Center, which was listed in Splendora, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Knights of Columbus Council #4550 open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K 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 $78K (2024) to $217K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jerome Catholic Church Houston, TX | Promote Christian Beliefs | $27,890 |
| All Others Houston, TX | Promote Christian Values | $14,571 |
| St Jerome Day School Houston, TX | Promote Catholic Education | $10,000 |
| Houston Coalition for Life Houston, TX | Promote Sanctity of Life from Inception | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Life Houston, TX | Promote Sanctity of Life | $4,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Houston, TX | Assistance to Needy Poor | $3,000 |
| Senior Adult Club Houston, TX | Assist Seniors in SJ Community | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Seminary Houston, TX | Vocation Support for Seminarians | $3,000 |
| Shalom Center Splendora, TX | Promote Christian Values | $2,000 |
| PTSD Foundation of Am Houston, TX | Promote Mental Health Issues | $2,000 |
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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 | $197,537 | $83,161 | $98,716 | $78,323 | 12 | $3,414 |
| 2023 | $203,296 | $91,410 | $127,839 | $113,129 | 12 | $2,169 |
| 2022 | $238,366 | $133,399 | $244,695 | $216,763 | 14 | $1,450 |
| 2021 | $349,662 | $243,818 | $193,245 | $136,204 | 7 | $100 |
| 2020 | $311,469 | $155,490 | $110,568 | $86,049 | 9 | $1,483 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to promote Christian beliefs, virtues [and] provide financial assistance to charities.” Its 2024 filing describes support for St. Jerome Catholic School and St. Jerome Catholic Church, as well as the Houston Coalition for Life.
Among the organizations it supported, Houston Coalition for Life describes its mission as aiming to end abortion in Houston peacefully and prayerfully. Foundation for Life describes providing no-cost services to families facing unplanned pregnancies, including guidance, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, classes, and baby items. Shalom Center describes providing residential and outpatient programs and treatment for clergy and other religious persons.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $78,323. Grant amounts ranged from $1,362 to $27,890, with a median of $3,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $27,890 to St. Jerome Catholic Church, $14,571 to “All Others,” $10,000 to St. Jerome Day School, $6,000 to Houston Coalition for Life, and $4,000 to Foundation for Life. Other listed recipients included St. Vincent de Paul, Senior Adult Club, St. Mary’s Seminary, Shalom Center, PTSD Foundation of AM, Helping a Hero, and Our Lady of Czestochowa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Rodriquez, David Demartini, and Philip Campa as trustees; Keith Labrie as grand knight; Chuck Pierson as deputy grand knight; and Daniel Henneke as treasurer.
Knights of Columbus Council #4550's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Demartini
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rodriquez
Trustee
Grand Knight → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Campa
Trustee
Trustee → Deputy Grand Knight, 2022
Deputy Grand Knight → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Henneke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Labrie
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight → Grand Knight, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Pierson
Deputy Grand Knight
Trustee → Deputy Grand Knight, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Chris Miller (2021–2023) — Financial Secretary
- Former: David Silvio (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Andrade (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Caldwell (2021) — Grand Knight
- Former: Deacon Louis Horr (2020) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Jeff Brown (2020) — Deputy Grand Knight
- Former: Tom St John (2020) — Trustee
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 Council #4550
How much does Knights of Columbus Council #4550 give each year?
Knights of Columbus Council #4550 gave $78K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $113K across 12 grants.
What is Knights of Columbus Council #4550's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus Council #4550's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,527, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Knights of Columbus Council #4550 that year got $3K on average.
Where does Knights of Columbus Council #4550 give grants?
Knights of Columbus Council #4550 gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants).
Does Knights of Columbus Council #4550 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Knights of Columbus Council #4550's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Knights of Columbus Council #4550's largest grantees?
Knights of Columbus Council #4550's largest 2024 grantees include St Jerome Catholic Church ($27,890), All Others ($14,571) and St Jerome Day School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Knights of Columbus Council #4550?
Knights of Columbus Council #4550 reported $198K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What does Knights of Columbus Council #4550 fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to promote Christian beliefs, virtues [and] provide financial assistance to charities.” Its 2024 filing describes support for St. Jerome Catholic School and St. Jerome Catholic Church, as well as the Houston Coalition for Life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Knights of Columbus Council #4550?
Knights of Columbus Council #4550 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Knights of Columbus Council #4550's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Council #4550's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7115746. 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 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Knights of Columbus Council #4550 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/knights-of-columbus-council-4550-morg_1316b099c6864b5a8e4bc3bffeba17e1
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