Knights of Columbus Council No 1226
The purpose of the organization is: (1) rendering pecuniary aid to its members, their families and beneficiaries of members and their families;(2) rendering mutual aid and assistance to its sick, disabled and needy members and their families; (3) promoting social and intellectual intercourse among its members and their families, and (4) promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and welfare, and public relief work.
Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $253,192
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Las Cruces Catholic Schools ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $18K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces Catholic Schools Las Cruces, NM | Assistance with school scholarship opportunities for less fortunate families. | $13,000 |
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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 | $253,192 | $45,386 | $39,817 | $13,000 | 1 | $15,639 |
| 2023 | $232,348 | $31,811 | $22,229 | $11,500 | 1 | $8,109 |
| 2022 | $200,637 | $32,031 | $39,751 | $18,397 | 2 | $5,046 |
| 2021 | $247,502 | $34,960 | $30,773 | $15,747 | 2 | $14,239 |
| 2020 | $231,865 | $65,006 | $23,084 | $10,000 | 1 | $8,635 |
About Knights of Columbus Council No 1226
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 is a public charity, based in Las Cruces, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $253K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Council No 1226's 2024 filing lists 18 officers; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Fragoso
4th Degree- Year Trustee
Treasurer → 4th Degree- Year Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dimatteo
4th Degree- Year Trustee & Deputy Grand Knight
Recorder → Deputy Grand Knight, 2023
Deputy Grand Knight → 4th Degree- Year Trustee & Deputy Grand Knight, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor M. Apodaca
4th Degree- Year Trustee
4th Degree- Year Trustee & Year Trustee → 4th Degree- Year Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pedro M. Mercado
1st Year Trustee
Year Trustee → 2nd Year Trustee, 2023
2nd Year Trustee → 1st Year Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Torres
2nd Year Trustee
Year Trustee → 2nd Year Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fierro
Year Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy J. Lucero
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$238 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chuck Henkle
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Rivera
Advocate
Deputy Grand Knight → Chancellor, 2022
Chancellor → Advocate, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominic L. Fierro
Treasurer & Faithful Navigator
Faithful Navigator → Treasurer & Faithful Navigator, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward D. Ogaz
Faithful Captain
4th Degree- Year Trustee → Faithful Captain, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert J. Pena Sr.
Chancellor
Chancellor → Deputy Grand Knight, 2022
Deputy Grand Knight → Chancellor, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe R. Fierro
Grand Knight
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth T. Passler
Faithful Purser
Faithful Purser & Year Trustee → 1st Year Trustee & Faithful Purser, 2022
1st Year Trustee & Faithful Purser → Faithful Purser, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Archuleta
Faithful Comptroller
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Meraz
Outside Guard
2nd Year Trustee → 1st Year Trustee, 2023
1st Year Trustee → Outside Guard, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymundo Rivera III
Inside Guard
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gomez
Recorder
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Gilbert R. Lopez (2020–2023) — 4th Degree- Year Trustee
- Former: Michael S. Dixon (2020–2023) — Faithful Captain
- Former: Baldomero Sanchez (2020–2021) — Outside Guard
- Former: Juan Moreno (2020–2021) — Deputy Chaplain
- Former: Ruben Telles (2020–2021) — Inside Guard
- Former: Ezekiel Arzabel (2020) — Year Trustee
- Former: Nemecio Chavez (2020) — Year 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $779, to Billy J Lucero (Financial Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Knights of Columbus Council No 1226
How much does Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 give each year?
Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Knights of Columbus Council No 1226?
Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 reported $253K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45K.
Where does Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 operate?
Knights of Columbus Council No 1226 has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Knights of Columbus Council No 1226's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Council No 1226's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7142651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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