Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856
The mission of the organization is to provide financial assistance and raise awareness of the needs of the community.
Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,000
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,000
- Total assets
- $119,199
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady on the River Holy Cross School ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $36K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady on the River Holy Cross School Marine City, MI | Catholic Education | $33,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,199 | $61,695 | $64,904 | $33,000 | 1 | $929 |
| 2024 | $122,408 | $74,598 | $62,537 | $36,000 | 1 | $1,780 |
| 2023 | $110,347 | $64,150 | $52,877 | $21,000 | 1 | $1,564 |
About Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 is a public charity, based in Marine City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $119K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $929.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Page
Trustee
Grand Knight → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Vigernon
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McPhee
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Schweihofer
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Brickner
Grand Knight
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Pieter Winnie (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Al Rumball (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Leonard Schwartz Jr. (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Our Lady on the River Council 856
How much does Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 give each year?
Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856?
Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 reported $119K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62K.
Where does Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 operate?
Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856 has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Our Lady on the River Council 856's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1540802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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