Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council
A catholic, family, fraternal, service organization
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council gave $104K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $103,839
- +13.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,834
- -19.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,750
- Total assets
- $400,550
- +41.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was All Other Grants & Assistance ($20K). Together the top 7 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+10%). 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 $81K (2022) to $192K (2021). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Other Grants & Assistance Less Than Ea, KS | Assist -4- Pregnancy | $20,000 |
| Branches Pregnancy & Family Eldorado, KS | Purch 1 Ultrasound | $15,931 |
| Grace Place Pregnancy Care Clinic Liberal, KS | Purch 1 Ultrasound | $15,925 |
| J C Pregnancy Clinic Junction City, KS | Purch 1 Ultrasound | $14,750 |
| Life Choices Manhattan, KS | Purch 1 Ultrasound | $14,425 |
| Two Lanes Pregnancy Clinic Overland Park, KS | Purch 1 Ultrasound | $12,808 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita Wichita, KS | Kapaun Memorial Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $400,550 | $548,099 | $431,370 | $103,839 | 7 | $13,313 |
| 2025 | $283,821 | $447,328 | $447,820 | $91,705 | 5 | $12,246 |
| 2024 | $284,313 | $463,836 | $423,506 | $105,985 | 11 | $11,692 |
| 2023 | $243,983 | $527,636 | $396,531 | $93,975 | 3 | $3,585 |
| 2022 | $112,878 | $316,401 | $346,424 | $81,289 | 3 | $2,203 |
| 2021 | $142,901 | $381,784 | $386,232 | $191,944 | 8 | $911 |
About Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council is a public charity, based in La Crosse, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $401K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $13K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; 7 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Timothy V. Schmidt
Administrator Director
On filings since 2025
15 hrs/week
$5K (2025) → $6K (2026)
Gary Wondra
State Deputy
State Treasurer → State Secretary, 2023
State Secretary → State Deputy, 2025
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $12K (2026)
Michael J. Grothoff
Past State D
State Secretary → State Deputy, 2023
State Deputy → Past State D, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Kevin Roberts
State Secretary
State Advoca → State Treasurer, 2023
State Treasurer → State Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $4K (2026)
Thomas A. Schmeidler
St Treasurer & C
State Wrdn & C → Convention C, 2024
Convention C → St Treasurer & C, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $7K (2026)
Douglas E. Wietharn
State Advoca
Administrator Director → State Advoca, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Paul J. Haverkamp
State Warden
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
$3K (2025) → $4K (2026)
Rachel Farris
Co Conv Chai
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
$2K (2025) → $4K (2026)
Brian Lager
State Chaplain
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Steve Abels (2024–2025) — Former State
- Former: Edward G. Miller (2023–2024) — State Advoca
- Former: Meinrad Miller Osb (2024) — State Chaplain
- Former: Jamey C. Roth (2021–2023) — Past State D
- Former: Bernie Gorges (2021–2022) — State Chaplain
- Former: Dale A. Weber (2021–2022) — Past State D
- Former: Norbert J. Flax (2021–2022) — State Warden
- Former: Guy R. Steier (2021) — State Advoca
- Former: John W. Schulz (2021) — State Advoca
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Gary Wondra (State Deputy). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council
How much does Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council give each year?
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council gave $104K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $92K across 5 grants.
What is Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's median grant in 2026 was $14,750, and its average grant was $14,834, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council give grants?
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Purch 1 Ultrasound" (5 grants).
Who are Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's largest grantees?
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's largest 2026 grantees include All Other Grants & Assistance ($20,000), Branches Pregnancy & Family ($15,931) and Grace Place Pregnancy Care Clinic ($15,925), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council?
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council reported $401K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $548K.
What is Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Kansas State Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7142765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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