Knights of Columbus MN State Council
We are a Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization dedicated to the values and faith of the Roman Catholic Church through the activities of members and their councils that promote charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.
Knights of Columbus MN State Council at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus MN State Council gave $158K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,244
- +163.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,374
- -56.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,928
- Total assets
- $2,912,087
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus MN State Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Special Olympics Minnesota ($100K). Together the top 6 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Knights of Columbus MN State Council gives
- Giving grew 427% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $158K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Program | $100,000 |
| True Friends Camp Courage Maple Lake, MN | General Program | $17,635 |
| Diocese of Crookston MN Crookston, MN | General Program | $14,800 |
| The ARC Greater Twin Cities Saint Paul, MN | General Program | $11,055 |
| Homeward Bound Minneapolis, MN | — | $8,354 |
| Catholic Fdn of Southern MN Winona, MN | General Program | $6,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,912,087 | $917,599 | $828,631 | $158,244 | 6 | $1,172 |
| 2024 | $2,710,638 | $893,051 | $901,012 | $60,000 | 1 | $1,167 |
| 2023 | $2,356,592 | $962,675 | $947,009 | $60,000 | 1 | $782 |
| 2022 | $20,345,408 | $531,797 | $624,127 | $30,000 | 1 | $72 |
| 2021 | $2,331,073 | $310,019 | $302,366 | $30,000 | 1 | $162 |
| 2020 | $2,234,490 | $358,116 | $472,174 | $132,600 | 8 | $699 |
About Knights of Columbus MN State Council
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus MN State Council is a public charity, based in Hutchinson, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus MN State Council's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bou Gazley
State Deputy
State Treasurer → State Secretary, 2023
State Secretary → State Deputy, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Whatmuff
Past State Deputy
State Secretary → State Deputy, 2021
State Deputy → Past State Deputy, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Koslowski
State Secretary
State Warden → State Treasurer, 2023
State Treasurer → State Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Terwedo
State Advocate
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe George Jr.
State Treasurer
State Warden → State Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lynch
State Chaplain
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael BassSmith
State Warden
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dan DeCrans (2020–2024) — State Deputy
- Former: Father Martin Schaefer (2021–2023) — State Chaplain
- Former: Marc Peters (2020–2022) — Immediate Past State Deputy
- Former: Gabriel Walz (2020) — State Chaplain
- Former: James Terwedo (2020) — State Advocate
- Former: Robert Penas (2020) — Immediate Past State Deputy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 MN State Council
How much does Knights of Columbus MN State Council give each year?
Knights of Columbus MN State Council gave $158K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is Knights of Columbus MN State Council's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus MN State Council's median grant in 2025 was $12,928, and its average grant was $26,374, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Knights of Columbus MN State Council give grants?
Knights of Columbus MN State Council gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Knights of Columbus MN State Council give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Knights of Columbus MN State Council's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Knights of Columbus MN State Council's largest grantees?
Knights of Columbus MN State Council's largest 2025 grantees include Special Olympics Minnesota ($100,000), True Friends Camp Courage ($17,635) and Diocese of Crookston MN ($14,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Knights of Columbus MN State Council?
Knights of Columbus MN State Council reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $918K.
What is Knights of Columbus MN State Council's EIN?
Knights of Columbus MN State Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0656992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 12, 2026)
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