Knights of Columbus Seattle Council

CAMANO ISLAND, WA EIN: 91-0533217 Website

Knights of Columbus - 676 Seattle Council is a fraternal organization based on Camano Island, Washington, dedicated to serving practical Catholic men through charitable work and community fellowship. The organization operates as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society and is a child organization under the parent exemption from Knights of Columbus - Bishop Mark K Carroll Assembly 2138.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.1M

-4.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

-10.5% YoY

Grant Count

-16.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$60K

+6.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The council's mission centers on four core principles: charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The organization provides donations to nonprofits with a focus on:

Pro-life causes
Special Olympics
Grade schools
Homelessness services
Mothers and children support
Food kitchens
Wounded veterans

The council hosts monthly lunch and dinner gatherings for members and their families to foster fellowship and fraternal brotherhood.

Grantmaking

The organization demonstrates significant grantmaking capacity and activity. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $10.6M (96%)

South Dakota $450K (4%)

Illinois $20K (0%)

Connecticut $10K (0%)

Oregon $10K (0%)

States

Connecticut Illinois Oregon South Dakota Washington

Cities

Bainbridge IslandBellevueChicagoFederal WayKirklandLongviewLynnwoodMarylhurstMontlake TerraceMount VernonNew HavenOak HarborOnalaskaPascoPort AngelesRapid CitySeattleShorelineSnohomishTacoma

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $11,514,707
Total Revenues: $534,591
Total Expenses: $1,916,657
Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,058,010	$11,514,707	$11,768,110
Revenue	$736,598	$534,591	$574,953
Expenses	$1,718,642	$1,916,657	$2,692,656
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$729,727	$516,134	$569,548
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

144 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 3w Clinic ($100,400), Catholic Community Services ($100,000), Chesterton Academy of St Michael ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
3W CLINIC SEATTLE, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100,400
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES SEATTLE, WA	MATT TALBOT CENTER	$100,000
CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF ST MICHAEL KIRKLAND, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100,000
COLUMBUS CHARITIES MONTLAKE TERRACE, WA	COATS FOR KIDS	$10,143
FUSION HOUSING FEDERAL WAY, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
HEALING THE CULTURE RAPID CITY, SD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
HEARTBEAT SERVING WOUNDED WARRIORS ONALASKA, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
HOLY FAMILY PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH SEATTLE, WA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$75,000
INFOCUS MINISTRIES MOUNT VERNON, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
KNIGHTS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PASCO, WA	WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DIRK BARTRAM	DIRECTOR	2	—
DAVID CARBAJAL	FINANCIAL SE	2	—
JOSEPH DEVANEY	DEPUTY GRAND	2	—
MIKE DONOHUE	DIRECTOR	2	—
WINSLOW HAYES	DIRECTOR	2	—
JOSEPH KESSLER	DIRECTOR	2	—
KEVIN KESSLER	WARDEN	2	—
LAWRENCE KESSLER	GRAND KNIGHT	2	—
DONALD LUBY	TREASURER	2	—
PHILIP PHILBRICK	RECORDER	2	—
DANIEL LO PRIORE	DIRECTOR	2	—
DANIEL SCHWEITZER	CHANCELLOR	2	—
CHRISTOPHER SCOTT	DIRECTOR	2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Knights of Columbus Seattle Council 676 has made notable charitable contributions in recent years, including support for senior Jesuit care through Jesuits West and a significant donation to Fusion Housing for housing initiatives.

Knights of Columbus announce charity fund has surpassed $100 million in grants

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Knights of Columbus Seattle Council fund?

The council's mission centers on four core principles: charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The organization provides donations to nonprofits with a focus on: • Pro-life causes • Special Olympics • Grade schools • Homelessness services • Mothers and children support • Food kitchens • Wounded veterans The council hosts monthly lunch and dinner gatherings for members and their families to foster fellowship and fraternal brotherhood.

How do I apply for a grant from Knights of Columbus Seattle Council?

The organization demonstrates significant grantmaking capacity and activity. Recent grants include: • A gift to Jesuits West for the care of senior Jesuits • A $500,000 donation to Fusion Housing

What size grants does Knights of Columbus Seattle Council award?

In 2024, Knights of Columbus Seattle Council awarded 26 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Knights of Columbus Seattle Council's EIN?

Knights of Columbus Seattle Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0533217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.