The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart is a private foundation based in Franklin, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart at a glance
In short: The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart gave $37K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,727
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,669
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $590,350
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Requests are typically verbal and are made by the pastor of St. Mary's Church, the St Vincent DePaul Society, or a member of the Franklin Knights. The filing lists Mike Perkins as the contact. Awards are limited to St Mary's church, the St Vincent DePaul Society, and the Franklin Knights, as well as youth activities, community projects for the elderly, and other civic organizations whose purposes do not conflict with the tenets of the Catholic Church.
- Contact
Application contact: Mike Perkins
Mailing address: 31 Colonial Way, Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 446-2865
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary's Parish ($12K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 8% to Nevada, and 5% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $72K (2019). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Colony Habitat for Humanity Raynham, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Plainville, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $3,042 |
| St Mary's Parish Franklin, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Parish Franklin, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Parish Franklin, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Parish Franklin, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Plainville, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Abundant Hope Attleboro, MA | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| American Wheelchair Mission Henderson, NV | To assist the organization in its charitable purpose | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,350 | $78,997 | $44,376 | $36,727 | 22 | $36,727 | $72,631 | $36,262 |
| 2024 | $555,729 | $33,735 | $41,749 | $33,481 | 18 | $33,481 | $27,605 | $35,431 |
| 2023 | $563,743 | $19,175 | $35,865 | $29,294 | 17 | $29,294 | $13,691 | $31,775 |
| 2022 | $580,433 | $15,455 | $28,422 | $21,790 | 11 | $21,790 | $9,823 | $32,296 |
| 2021 | $593,400 | $28,646 | $23,052 | $16,070 | 7 | $16,070 | $22,671 | $34,928 |
| 2020 | $587,806 | $28,577 | $22,210 | $16,000 | 8 | — | $23,147 | $32,081 |
| 2019 | $581,439 | $17,491 | $81,289 | $72,276 | 11 | — | $12,003 | $32,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists the organizations and activities eligible for support. Its 2025 grants also include organizations serving housing, sports and inclusion, food assistance, and other charitable purposes.
Among its 2025 grantees, Old Colony Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope so everyone can have a decent place to live. Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs. The Franklin Food Pantry describes providing supplemental food assistance and household necessities to people in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $36,727. Grant amounts ranged from $144 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,000 to Old Colony Habitat for Humanity; $3,042 to St Vincent Depaul; four grants of $3,000 each to St Mary's Parish; $3,000 to St Vincent Depaul; and $2,000 to Special Olympics. The foundation also awarded $1,500 each to Abundant Hope, American Wheelchair Mission (two grants), and Knights of Columbus Sacred Hearts Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ed Crivello, Michael B Swan, and Mike Perkins as trustees.
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Perkins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael B Swan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Crivello
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Campbell (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Kyle (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart
How much does The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart give each year?
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart gave $37K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 18 grants.
What is The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart's typical grant size?
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,669, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart give grants?
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart gives mostly in Massachusetts: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (8%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, MA (10 grants), Brighton, MA (3 grants), Plainville, MA (2 grants) and Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Who are The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart's largest grantees?
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary's Parish ($12,000 across 4 grants), St Vincent Depaul ($6,042 across 2 grants) and Old Colony Habitat for Humanity ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart?
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart reported $590K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists the organizations and activities eligible for support. Its 2025 grants also include organizations serving housing, sports and inclusion, food assistance, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart's EIN?
The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3829098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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