Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882 at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. The organization operates as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society with headquarters at One Columbus Plaza in New Haven, Connecticut. With more than 1.9 million members across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Knights of Columbus functions as both a fraternal service organization and financial services company offering insurance, investment, and other financial products to its members and their families.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.2B
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$23.3M
-6.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
-9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$415K
+3.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Knights of Columbus is dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious, and social welfare works. The organization's core purposes include:
- Rendering aid to members, their families, and beneficiaries
- Providing mutual aid and assistance to sick, disabled, and needy members and their families
- Promoting social work among members and their families
- Conducting educational, charitable, religious, and social welfare work
- Providing insurance products and annuities to benefit members, wives, and children
Primary funding focus areas include education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Knights of Columbus distributes charitable funds through its grantmaking activities. Typical grant awards range from $5,360 to $10,804,760. The organization has contributed $1.55 billion to charitable projects over the past decade.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds primarily in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, and New York, with operations extending to 12 countries including Canada, Philippines, Poland, and Puerto Rico.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus (Supreme Council - 501(c)(8)):
- Total assets: $31,204,745,212 (2024)
- Total revenues: $2,757,321,043 (2024)
- Total expenses: $2,489,759,645 (2024)
- Total giving: $32,596,093
- Employees: 2,631 (2024)
- Life insurance in force: More than $100 billion
Knights of Columbus Charities USA (501(c)(3)):
- Total assets: $93,392,001 (2024)
- Total revenues: $3,135,781 (2024)
- Total expenses: $3,755,622 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,204,745,212 | $30,335,266,292 | $29,370,584,012 |
| Revenue | $2,757,321,043 | $2,482,523,003 | $2,549,652,973 |
| Expenses | $2,489,759,645 | $2,427,944,919 | $2,400,045,344 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,268,218,060 | $1,020,345,776 | $1,100,610,428 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include John Paul Ii Shrine and Institute Inc ($7,900,000), Knights of Columbus Charities Inc ($3,500,671), John Paul Ii Shrine and Institute Inc ($2,800,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE USA WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT OF 2024 PAPAL ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION | $42,908 |
| ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICE USA WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT SEMINARIAN PROGRAM AND THE 16TH ANNUAL BENEFIT | $50,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD HARTFORD, CT | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
| ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE SACERDOTES HISPANOS LUBBOCK, TX | SUPPORT OF 2024 CONVENTION | $10,000 |
| BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT TV BROADCASTS | $248,031 |
| BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT OF 2024 PROGRAMS AND THE CANTERBURY MEDAL DINNER | $325,000 |
| CATHOLIC ATHLETES FOR CHRIST ALEXANDRIA, VA | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON ARLINGTON, VA | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT OF 2024 HEALING AND HOPE DINNER | $25,000 |
| CATHOLIC ROUNDTABLE INC WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael J. O'Connor is identified as running Knights of Columbus Charities USA. Charles E. Maurer Jr. is listed as a contact for the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL A ANDERSON | DIRECTOR/PAST SUPREME KNIGHT | 10 | $196,944 |
| JOHN S APPELBAUM | DIRECTOR | 5 | $32,550 |
| ANTONIO BANUELOS-ACOSTA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $31,750 |
| DANIEL DUCHESNE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $33,350 |
| CHRISTOPHER A KOLOMJEC | DIRECTOR | 5 | $10,400 |
| SEAN E HALPAIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $37,350 |
| COLIN R JORSCH JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | $34,950 |
| PATRICK E KELLY | DIRECTOR/SUPREME KNIGHT | 45 | $1,851,231 |
| ARCIE J LIM | DIRECTOR | 5 | $21,350 |
| MOST REV WILLIAM E LORI | DIRECTOR/SUPREME CHAPLAIN | 5 | $138,750 |
| JOHN A MARRELLA | DIRECTOR/SUPREME SECRETARY/ADVOCATE | 50 | $808,489 |
| PATRICK T MASON | PAST DIRECTOR/SUPREME SECRETARY | 50 | $302,387 |
| ANTHONY V MINOPOLI | DIRECTOR/CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 50 | $775,100 |
| CARMINE V MUSUMECI | DIRECTOR | 5 | $32,550 |
| HERBERT W YANG | DIRECTOR | 5 | $10,400 |
| ARTHUR LOUIS L PETERS | DIRECTOR/DEP SUPREME KNIGHT | 20 | $112,262 |
| RONALD F SCHWARZ | DIRECTOR/SUPREME TREASURER | 48 | $374,061 |
| JOHN J KENNEDY | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $888,154 |
| MICHAEL A BENSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $28,550 |
| STEPHEN J KEHOE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $34,150 |
| SCOTT A O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 5 | $34,150 |
| ANTONIO F PASCUA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $34,950 |
| MICHAEL R MCCUSKER | DIRECTOR/SUPREME MASTER | 45 | $174,244 |
| JAMEY C ROTH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $36,550 |
| ALFREDO A VELA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $33,350 |
| RENE V SARMIENTO | DIRECTOR | 5 | $22,950 |
| RENE TREVINO | DIRECTOR | 5 | $35,350 |
| RICHARD J KNEE MD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 45 | $395,332 |
| GEORGE E SILOS | VICE PRESIDENT/ACTUARY | 45 | $318,494 |
| RONALD D FRANZLUEBBERS | SENIOR VP/CHIEF ACTUARY | 45 | $526,785 |
| BETH ELFREY | CHIEF OF STAFF & CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER | 45 | $446,106 |
| CHRISTOPHER HUESMAN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 45 | $538,373 |
| RONALD R SANDOVAL SR | CALIFORNIA GENERAL AGENT | 45 | $1,160,916 |
| PATRICK MURPHY | SENIOR VP OF FINANCE | 45 | $467,848 |
| FRANK MEMMO | CHIEF OF INSURANCE OPERATIONS | 45 | $541,416 |
| DANIEL ROSSI | FORMER DIRECTOR | 9 | $33,350 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Knights of Columbus Charities USA announced that its charitable fund has surpassed $100 million in grants. The organization was named a recipient of the OneLife LA 2026 Service Grant. The Knights of Columbus Endowment Fund celebrated inaugural grant awards through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas.
Knights of Columbus Named Recipient of OneLife LA 2026 Service ...Over the past decade, Knights of Columbus has contributed 691 million volunteer hours to charitable projects in addition to its financial contributions.
Knights of Columbus Named Recipient of OneLife LA 2026 Service ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Knights of Columbus fund?
Knights of Columbus is dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious, and social welfare works. The organization's core purposes include: • Rendering aid to members, their families, and beneficiaries • Providing mutual aid and assistance to sick, disabled, and needy members and their families • Promoting social work among members and their families • Conducting educational, charitable, religious, and social welfare work • Providing insurance products and annuities to …
How do I apply for a grant from Knights of Columbus?
Knights of Columbus distributes charitable funds through its grantmaking activities. Typical grant awards range from $5,360 to $10,804,760. The organization has contributed $1.55 billion to charitable projects over the past decade. A related entity, Knights of Columbus Charities USA (EIN 41-2140273), operates as a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2004 to administer charitable funds. Knights of Columbus Charities USA reported total assets of $93,392,001 and made grants including $185,000 to…
Where does Knights of Columbus make grants?
The organization funds primarily in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, and New York, with operations extending to 12 countries including Canada, Philippines, Poland, and Puerto Rico.
What size grants does Knights of Columbus award?
In 2024, Knights of Columbus awarded 56 grants totaling $23.3M — an average of about $415K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Knights of Columbus's EIN?
Knights of Columbus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0416470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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