Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council
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Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council at a glance
In short: Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council gave $21K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $21,000
- -4.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,000
- -4.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $191,265
- +22.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Diocese of Nashville ($7K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $130K (2020). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Nashville Nashville, TN | To Support Bishop and Diocese Activities | $7,000 |
| Diocese of Memphis Memphis, TN | To Support Bishop and Diocese Activities | $7,000 |
| Diocese of Knoxville Knoxville, TN | To Support Bishop and Diocese Activities | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $191,265 | $343,098 | $307,622 | $21,000 | 3 | $4 |
| 2021 | $155,789 | $187,525 | $134,044 | $21,900 | 3 | $2 |
| 2020 | $102,308 | $224,681 | $264,680 | $130,303 | 8 | $205 |
About Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council
Based on IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council is a public charity, based in Hixson, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $4.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council's 2022 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Zwissler
State Advocate
State Warden → State Advocate, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Pelton
State Treasurer
State Advocate → State Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Laufenberg
State Deputy
State Secretary → State Deputy, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCusker
Past State Deputy
State Deputy → Past State Deputy, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Markiewicz
State Secretary
State Treasurer → State Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Stanley
State Warden
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tracy Staller (2020) — Past State Deputy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Tennessee State Council
How much does Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council give each year?
Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council gave $21K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
What is Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council's typical grant size?
Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council's median grant in 2022 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,000, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council give grants?
Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Bishop and Diocese Activities" (3 grants).
How large is Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council?
Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council reported $191K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $343K.
What is Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council's EIN?
Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1260642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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