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Knights Templar of the United

Public charity · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 04-2042684 Website

To meet regularly to conduct business and initiate new candidates into the order founded upon truth, justice, and good will to meet with members with like interests and beliefs.

Key facts about Knights Templar of the United

In short: Knights Templar of the United gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
04-2042684
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$39,710
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$19,855
Median grant
$19,855
Total assets
$8,564,865
Primary geography
New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$8.6M

Annual Giving

$40K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$20K

About Knights Templar of the United

Based on IRS filings

Knights Templar of the United is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $293K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Flower MoundNew York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K2 grants2025

In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Cancer Care Inc: $25KCancer Care Inc$25KKnights Templar Eye Foundation: $15KKnights Templar Eye Foundation$15K

The largest 2025 recipient was Cancer Care Inc ($25K). Together the top 2 received $40K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cancer Care Inc New York, NYGeneral Support$25,000
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Flower Mound, TXGeneral Support$14,710

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$8,564,865
Revenue$338,289
Expenses$605,660
Net Investment Income$292,868

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Knights Templar of the United is led by Paul J. Malagrifa, President on the 2025 filing; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Paul J. Malagrifa

    President

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • George L. Herbolsheimer

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Harvey J. Waugh

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth G. Sallale

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gerren Kopcinski

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    $2K (2025)

  • S. Michael Yarosh

    Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2025)

  • Steven Knott

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    $4K (2025)

  • Matthew A. Niedermeier

    1st Vice President

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Curry

    2nd Vice President

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nathan Ulrich

    Assistant Secretary

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Steven Knott — Treasurer: $4KSteven KnottTreasurer$4KS Michael Yarosh — Secretary: $4KS Michael YaroshSecretary$4KGerren Kopcinski — Asst. Treasurer: $2KGerren KopcinskiAsst. Treasurer$2K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Steven Knott (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Knights Templar of the United

How much does Knights Templar of the United give each year?

Knights Templar of the United gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Knights Templar of the United?

Knights Templar of the United reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $338K.

Where does Knights Templar of the United operate?

Knights Templar of the United has awarded grants in New York, Texas.

What is Knights Templar of the United's EIN?

Knights Templar of the United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2042684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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