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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7142569

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Also known as 553 SANTA MARIA COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · SOUTH BEND, IN 46634

Financials

$129K$35K2023$71K$74K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$71,448$74,410-$2,962$879,162$1,575$877,587
December 31, 2023990$128,941$34,716$94,225$806,331$1,572$804,759
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,021
Membership dues
$5,016
Program service revenue
$2,284
Investment income
$22,213
Net gain from sales of assets
-$480
Net income from fundraising events
$41,930
Other revenue
$41,930

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$38,150
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$16,625
Depreciation
$8,644
Program services (functional)
$38,150
Management and general (functional)
$36,260

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$806,331
Total assets, end of year
$879,162
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,575
Net assets, end of year
$877,587
Publicly traded securities
$848,654
Gross receipts
$109,954
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1901
State of legal domicile
IN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert RameshTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael RyanTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Greg WhiteTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Brian DolezalGrand Knight
Officer
4$0
Brian MastersonFinancial Secretary
Officer
4$0
John RyalTreasurer
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert RameshTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael RyanTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Greg WhiteTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Brian DolezalGrand Knight
Officer
4$0
Brian MastersonFinancial Secretary
Officer
4$0
John RyalTreasurer
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1753, SOUTH BEND, IN 46634-1753
In care of
% FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Brian Dolezal, PO Box 1753, South Bend, IN 466341753
Signed the 990
John M Ryal, Treasurer
Phone
(574) 234-9800

Mission

Charitable and fraternal. Aid and assistance to sick or needy members and families. Promotes social and intellectual fellowship through volunteer activities supporting church, education, and social issues.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Charitable and community accomplishments, grants, and allocations: Donations to Gibault Home for Boys, Terra Haute, IN $2,062 Michiana Down Syndrome Support & Advocacy Group $ 161 Journey of Hope Advocacy Group $ 395 Cultivate Food Rescue $ 114 Coats for Kids $1,598 4-H Fair $1,916
    Expenses $6,246 · grants $6,246
  • Religious and caring for seriously ill: Donations to Right to Life Organization $24,706 Donations to support seminarians $ 546 Donations local parishes $ 5,152
    Expenses $30,404 · grants $30,404
  • Fraternal and Educational Scholarship to Marian High School $1,500
    Expenses $1,500 · grants $1,500

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7142569
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1940
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$879,162
Income (IRS master file)
$109,954

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$71,448$74,410$879,162XML
990December 2023$128,941$34,716$806,331XML
990December 2022$17,965$46,124$713,815IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 23-7142569).

Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is 23-7142569.
Is KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1940.
Which annual return does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. 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 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Brian Dolezal.
Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $71,448, expenses of $74,410 and total assets of $879,162 at year end.

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