Knights of Columbus Council NO2490
To encourage fraternity and benevolence among our members, to promote tolerance, to encourage civic loyalty, and to protect the interests of the roman catholic church
Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 gave $33K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $32,606
- -21.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,303
- -21.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $16,303
- Total assets
- $204,182
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Philip Catholic School ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $42K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Philip Catholic School El Campo, TX | Education Support | $17,440 |
| Other Charities El Campo, TX | Charitable Organizat | $15,166 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $204,182 | $131,571 | $116,705 | $32,606 | 2 | $66 |
| 2025 | $187,081 | $128,255 | $112,248 | $41,680 | 2 | $60 |
| 2024 | $171,027 | $110,273 | $91,413 | $14,637 | 2 | $35 |
| 2023 | $150,304 | $102,943 | $102,698 | $25,732 | 2 | $48 |
| 2022 | $149,293 | $119,220 | $83,243 | $22,712 | 2 | $1 |
| 2021 | $115,721 | $94,448 | $98,285 | $31,598 | 2 | $1 |
About Knights of Columbus Council NO2490
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 is a public charity, based in El Campo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $204K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $66.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Council NO2490's 2026 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cody Korenek
One Year Trustee
Outside Guar → Trustee 1st, 2023
Trustee 1st → One Year Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Raun
Two Year Trustee
Warden → Trustee 2nd, 2023
Trustee 2nd → Two Year Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Aurthur J. Priesmeyer
Inside Guard
Deputy Grand → Inside Guard, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James A. Kocurek
Financial Se
Trustee → Financial Se, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Philip Hundl
Advocate
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Timothy Drapela
Treasurer
Grand Knight → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Aaron Faas
Grand Knight
Outside Guar → Deputy Grand, 2025
Deputy Grand → Grand Knight, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bruce Korenek
Warden
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shannon Strnadel
Three Year T
Trustee 3rd → Three Year T, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dalton R. Ervin
Chaplain
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Stanley Labay
Lecturer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bradley Bethke
Deputy Grand
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Colton Pietsch
Chancellor
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Harrison Linzza
Recorder
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
William Drapela
Outside Guar
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: William A. Rek (2021–2025) — Recorder
- Former: Robert D. Easter (2024–2025) — Grand Knight
- Former: Billy Drapela (2025) — Outside Guar
- Former: Brad Bethke (2025) — Chancellor
- Former: Ray Viktorin Jr. (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard A. Priesmeyer (2021–2024) — Chancellor
- Former: Michael Rother (2021–2023) — Chaplain
- Former: Stan Labay (2021–2023) — Lecturer
- Former: Zach Edwards (2021–2023) — Inside Guard
- Former: Bill Kubala (2023) — Deputy Grand
- Former: Samuel Owusus (2023) — Assistant Ch
- Former: Joe Janda (2021–2022) — Financial Se
- Former: John Tumlinson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Staff (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 NO2490
How much does Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 give each year?
Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 gave $33K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $42K across 2 grants.
How large is Knights of Columbus Council NO2490?
Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 reported $204K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.
Where does Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 operate?
Knights of Columbus Council NO2490 has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Knights of Columbus Council NO2490's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Council NO2490's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-0729177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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