Knights of Columbus
Fraternal organization engaging in fundraising events to benefit civic, church, and school organizations.
Knights of Columbus at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus gave $36K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,364
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,121
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,364
- Total assets
- $161,134
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Bridget Parish ($19K). Together the top 3 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Bridget Parish Chippewa Falls, WI | — | $18,500 |
| St Francesca Chippewa Falls, WI | — | $10,364 |
| American Legion Chippewa Falls, WI | — | $7,500 |
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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 | $161,134 | $192,562 | $154,416 | $36,364 | 3 | $1,574 |
| 2023 | $122,988 | $178,708 | $132,278 | $49,500 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $72,358 | $121,250 | $141,530 | $65,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $99,523 | $111,112 | $91,357 | — | — | — |
About Knights of Columbus
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chippewa Falls, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $161K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Doermann
Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary & July - Dec → Financial Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Timothy Tozer
Grand Knight
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Parkhurst
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
JOE HINOJOSA Jr.
Deputy Grand Knight
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Pat Horan (2021–2022) — Grand Knight
- Former: John Czech Jr. (2022) — Deputy Grand Knight
- Former: Russ Rowan (2021) — Financial Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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
How much does Knights of Columbus give each year?
Knights of Columbus gave $36K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 5 grants.
What is Knights of Columbus's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus's median grant in 2024 was $10,364, and its average grant was $12,121, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Knights of Columbus give grants?
Knights of Columbus gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chippewa Falls, WI (3 grants).
How large is Knights of Columbus?
Knights of Columbus reported $161K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $193K.
What is Knights of Columbus?
Knights of Columbus is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chippewa Falls, WI. It holds $161K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Knights of Columbus's EIN?
Knights of Columbus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7147560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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