Knights of Columbus
Our mission is to conduct programs and sponsor other non-profit organizations to provide charitable activities to improve the quality of life for people. We support elderly, youth, educational, cultural, religious, athletic, health and humanitarian programs.
Knights of Columbus at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus gave $23K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,984
- +42.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,492
- +42.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,492
- Total assets
- $2,624,235
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Leonard of Port Maurice Church ($18K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knights of Columbus gives
- Giving grew 342% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonard of Port Maurice Church Boston, MA | To Support Churchs Religious Programs | $17,684 |
| North End Cares Inc Boston, MA | To Support North End Cares Various Prog | $5,300 |
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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 | $2,624,235 | $161,660 | $88,540 | $22,984 | 2 | $123,296 |
| 2024 | $2,551,115 | $134,456 | $70,700 | $16,100 | 2 | $124,933 |
| 2023 | $2,487,359 | $77,617 | $61,784 | $11,000 | 2 | $67,977 |
| 2022 | $2,471,526 | $20,811 | $17,491 | $5,200 | 1 | $15,411 |
| 2021 | $2,468,206 | $2,217,790 | $8,434 | $6,905 | Total only | $12,150 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Knights of Columbus
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $123K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus's 2025 filing lists 12 officers; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John R. Romano
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Garano
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph Pagliuca
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
James Hogan
Inside Guard
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John A. Pagliuca
Grand Knight
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John N. Fiumara
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kenneth R. Lanza
Chancellor
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
RICHARD A FIUMARA Jr.
Warden
Warden → Recorder, 2022
Recorder → Warden, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard A. Fiumara
Deputy Grand Knight
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Scapicchio
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
CARMINE CHIRICHIELLO Jr.
Advocate
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
PHILIP A LACOLLA Jr.
Recorder
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anthony J. Solimine (2021–2022) — Advocate
- Former: Pat A. Coppola (2021–2022) — Warden
- Former: John Chirichiello (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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
How much does Knights of Columbus give each year?
Knights of Columbus gave $23K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
How large is Knights of Columbus?
Knights of Columbus reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $162K.
Where does Knights of Columbus operate?
Knights of Columbus has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Knights of Columbus's EIN?
Knights of Columbus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7079183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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