Nonprofit · EIN 06-0416470
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,757,321,043 | $2,489,759,645 | $267,561,398 | $31,204,745,212 | $28,125,234,720 | $3,079,510,492 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,482,523,003 | $2,427,944,919 | $54,578,084 | $30,335,266,292 | $27,487,404,570 | $2,847,861,722 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,388,908,846
- Investment income
- $1,268,218,060
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $73,286,531
- Other revenue
- $100,194,137
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,596,093
- Benefits paid to members
- $2,035,806,799
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $7,757,532
- Other salaries and wages
- $87,757,734
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $136,916,947
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,103,075
- Accounting fees
- $1,779,138
- Occupancy
- $6,159,907
- Travel
- $7,164,175
- Depreciation
- $3,177,489
- Program services (functional)
- $2,489,759,645
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,335,266,292
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,204,745,212
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,125,234,720
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,079,510,492
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,625,435
- Publicly traded securities
- $26,656,592,901
- Gross unrelated business income
- $13,457,733
- Gross receipts
- $6,993,757,809
- Employees
- 2,631
- Volunteers
- 2,166,000
- Year formed
- 1882
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK E KELLY | DIRECTOR/SUPREME KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $1,851,231 | $50,356 |
| RONALD R SANDOVAL SR | CALIFORNIA GENERAL AGENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $1,160,916 | $0 |
| JOHN J KENNEDY | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $888,154 | $36,663 |
| JOHN A MARRELLA | DIRECTOR/SUPREME SECRETARY/ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $808,489 | $36,457 |
| ANTHONY V MINOPOLI | DIRECTOR/CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Trustee or director | 50 | $775,100 | $45,296 |
| CHRISTOPHER HUESMAN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $538,373 | $46,516 |
| FRANK MEMMO | CHIEF OF INSURANCE OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 45 | $541,416 | $22,146 |
| RONALD D FRANZLUEBBERS | SENIOR VP/CHIEF ACTUARY Key employee | 45 | $526,785 | $33,957 |
| PATRICK MURPHY | SENIOR VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 45 | $467,848 | $46,762 |
| BETH ELFREY | CHIEF OF STAFF & CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $446,106 | $47,056 |
| RICHARD J KNEE MD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $395,332 | $47,482 |
| RONALD F SCHWARZ | DIRECTOR/SUPREME TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 48 | $374,061 | $39,528 |
| GEORGE E SILOS | VICE PRESIDENT/ACTUARY Officer | 45 | $318,494 | $46,874 |
| PATRICK T MASON | PAST DIRECTOR/SUPREME SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $302,387 | $38,955 |
| CARL A ANDERSON | DIRECTOR/PAST SUPREME KNIGHT Trustee or director | 10 | $196,944 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL R MCCUSKER | DIRECTOR/SUPREME MASTER Trustee or director | 45 | $174,244 | $15,081 |
| MOST REV WILLIAM E LORI | DIRECTOR/SUPREME CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $138,750 | $0 |
| ARTHUR LOUIS L PETERS | DIRECTOR/DEP SUPREME KNIGHT Trustee or director | 20 | $112,262 | $0 |
| SEAN E HALPAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $37,350 | $0 |
| JAMEY C ROTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $36,550 | $0 |
| RENE TREVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $35,350 | $0 |
| COLIN R JORSCH JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,950 | $0 |
| ANTONIO F PASCUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,950 | $0 |
| STEPHEN J KEHOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,150 | $0 |
| SCOTT A O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,150 | $0 |
| DANIEL DUCHESNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $33,350 | $0 |
| ALFREDO A VELA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $33,350 | $0 |
| DANIEL ROSSI | FORMER DIRECTOR Former | 9 | $33,350 | $0 |
| JOHN S APPELBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $32,550 | $0 |
| CARMINE V MUSUMECI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $32,550 | $0 |
| ANTONIO BANUELOS-ACOSTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $31,750 | $0 |
| MICHAEL A BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $28,550 | $0 |
| RENE V SARMIENTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $22,950 | $0 |
| ARCIE J LIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $21,350 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER A KOLOMJEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $10,400 | $0 |
| HERBERT W YANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $10,400 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK E KELLY | DIRECTOR/SUPREME KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $1,417,331 | $48,140 |
| RONALD R SANDOVAL SR | CALIFORNIA GENERAL AGENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $1,097,005 | $0 |
| JOHN J KENNEDY | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $800,147 | $38,321 |
| ANTHONY V MINOPOLI | DIRECTOR/CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Trustee or director | 50 | $747,032 | $48,140 |
| JOHN A MARRELLA | DIRECTOR/SUPREME ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $714,598 | $38,321 |
| CHRISTOPHER HUESMAN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $537,744 | $48,140 |
| FRANK MEMMO | CHIEF OF INSURANCE OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 45 | $539,846 | $39,844 |
| RONALD D FRANZLUEBBERS | SENIOR VP/CHIEF ACTUARY Key employee | 45 | $512,450 | $43,901 |
| PATRICK MURPHY | SENIOR VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 45 | $450,050 | $48,140 |
| JONATHON REYES | SENIOR VP OF STRATEGIC OUTREACH Highest-paid employee | 45 | $430,935 | $48,140 |
| RICHARD J KNEE MD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $391,295 | $48,140 |
| RONALD F SCHWARZ | DIRECTOR/SUPREME TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 48 | $363,244 | $38,206 |
| PATRICK T MASON | DIRECTOR/SUPREME SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $336,834 | $48,140 |
| GEORGE E SILOS | VICE PRESIDENT/ACTUARY Officer | 45 | $308,224 | $48,140 |
| PAUL G O'SULLIVAN | PAST DIRECTOR/DEP SUPREME KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $254,584 | $21,053 |
| CARL A ANDERSON | DIRECTOR/PAST SUPREME KNIGHT Trustee or director | 10 | $196,944 | $0 |
| MOST REV WILLIAM E LORI | DIRECTOR/SUPREME CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $135,000 | $0 |
| MICHAEL R MCCUSKER | DIRECTOR/SUPREME MASTER Trustee or director | 25 | $98,753 | $0 |
| ARTHUR LOUIS L PETERS | DIRECTOR/DEP SUPREME KNIGHT Trustee or director | 15 | $74,081 | $0 |
| CARMINE V MUSUMECI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $35,685 | $0 |
| JOHN S APPELBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,885 | $0 |
| MICHAEL A BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,885 | $0 |
| JAMEY C ROTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,485 | $0 |
| DANIEL DUCHESNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,085 | $0 |
| COLIN R JORSCH JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,085 | $0 |
| STEPHEN J KEHOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $34,085 | $0 |
| ALFREDO A VELA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $33,685 | $0 |
| ANTONIO F PASCUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $33,669 | $0 |
| ANTONIO BANUELOS-ACOSTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $32,485 | $0 |
| SEAN E HALPAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $32,485 | $0 |
| DANIEL ROSSI | FORMER DIRECTOR Former | 9 | $32,238 | $0 |
| ARCIE J LIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $30,885 | $0 |
| SCOTT A O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $30,085 | $0 |
| RENNAN J DUFFOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $25,285 | $0 |
| JOSE C REYES JR | FORMER DIRECTOR Former | 5 | $19,400 | $0 |
| RENE V SARMIENTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $10,400 | $0 |
| RENE TREVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $10,400 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510-3325
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 1014 North Texas, Ada OK 74820
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN A MARRELLA, ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103326
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Nicholas Cheper, 2021 East 13th, Ada OK 74820
- Signed the 990
- JOHN A MARRELLA, SUPREME SECRETARY
- Phone
- (203) 752-4000
- Website
- WWW.KOFC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SEWARD AND MONDE CPA'S
Mission
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS A CATHOLIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL WELFARE WORKS, RENDERING MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO SICK AND NEEDY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROVIDING INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND ANNUITIES TO BENEFIT MEMBERS, WIVES AND CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS FOR THE PAYMENT OF IRC SEC. 501(C)(8) BENEFITS TO MEMBERS, WIVES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS A CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION WITH OVER 2.0 MILLION MEMBERS, FOUNDED IN 1882 FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: (A) RENDERING AID TO ITS MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND BENEFICIARIES OF MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; (B) RENDERING MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO ITS SICK, DISABLED AND NEEDY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; (C) PROMOTING SOCIAL WORK AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND (D) PROMOTING AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL WELFARE, WAR RELIEF AND WELFARE AND PUBLIC RELIEF WORK.TO MORE EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ITS PURPOSES THE CORPORATION, A CONNECTICUT SPECIALLY CHARTERED CORPORATION WITHOUT CAPITAL STOCK, PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR LIFE INSURANCE, LONG TERM CARE, DISABILITY INCOME AND ANNUITY BENEFITS TO MEMBERS, WIVES, WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN PRINCIPALLY IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THE TOTAL IRC SEC. 501(C)(8) BENEFITS ACCRUED TO MEMBERS OF $2,035,806,799 WERE INCURRED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT. IN 2024, 22,004 DEATH CLAIMS WERE INCURRED. THE AVERAGE SIZE OF A LIFE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE IS $72,938. THE AVERAGE AGE OF A CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS 52.Expenses $2,035,806,799 · revenue $1,369,869,700
- PROGRAMS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED NECESSARY IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSURANCE AND FRATERNAL ENDEAVORS.Expenses $421,356,753
- PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE TO OTHER SOCIAL ACTION, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, MORAL AND RELIGIOUS ENDEAVORS.Expenses $32,596,093 · grants $32,596,093 · revenue $5,581,413
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0416470
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Mutual and membership benefit (Y41)
- Group exemption
- 0188 (7,925 member organizations)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Nicholas Cheper | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Raymond Sisneros | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,757,321,043 | $2,489,759,645 | $31,204,745,212 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: RAY CZARKOWSKI | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,482,523,003 | $2,427,944,919 | $30,335,266,292 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: James Dunkelman | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,549,652,973 | $2,400,045,344 | $29,370,584,012 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Steve Golak | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: John Vincent Guerin | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0416470).
Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
- What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is 06-0416470.
- Is KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.
- Are donations to KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
- Which annual return does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN A MARRELLA.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 36 people; 36 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,851,231 (PATRICK E KELLY, DIRECTOR/SUPREME KNIGHT).
- How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,757,321,043, expenses of $2,489,759,645 and total assets of $31,204,745,212 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (7,925)
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 38-1584733 · CHESTERFIELD, MI · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7211961 · FAIRFIELD, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7142803 · MADISON, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 35-0446235 · VINCENNES, IN · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7142500 · WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 74-1235726 · AUSTIN, TX · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7543335 · SIKESTON, MO · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 41-0656992 · HUTCHINSON, MN · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7544311 · LORAIN, OH · last filed 990 for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7154771 · RIDGWAY, PA · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7544313 · MARION, OH · last filed 990 for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7216173 · PORTAGE, IN · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7541529 · PALM CITY, FL · last filed 990 for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 91-0533217 · CAMANO ISLAND, WA · last filed 990 for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 22-1411271 · LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ · last filed 990 for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7142320 · SALEM, NH · last filed 990 for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 35-1859421 · SCOTTSBURG, IN · last filed 990 for 2025
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 95-2054315 · FONTANA, CA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 23-7545975 · LA GRANGE, TX · last filed 990 for 2024
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EIN 35-0312172 · MUNCIE, IN · last filed 990 for 2025
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