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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7170620

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Also known as 1455 ELIZABETHTOWN COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

Financials

$125K$76K2023$142K$100K2024$175K$109K2025
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, 2025990$175,049$109,077$65,972$703,387$0$703,387
December 31, 2024990$141,901$100,296$41,605$637,415$0$637,415
December 31, 2023990$125,366$76,080$49,286$595,810$0$595,810
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,713
Membership dues
$4,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$73,253
Net income from fundraising events
$97,083
Other revenue
$97,083

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$100,674
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$300

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$637,415
Total assets, end of year
$703,387
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$703,387
Gross receipts
$198,051
Employees
0
Volunteers
90
Year formed
1914
State of legal domicile
KY

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DUANE KRISTENSENGRAND KNIGHT
Officer
8$0
JONATHAN BRADFORDFINANCIAL SE
Officer
8$0
JOHN HARTLAGETREASURER
Officer
8$0
J GREGORY PAWLEYPAST GRAND K
Former
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DUANE KRISTENSENGRAND KNIGHT
Officer
8$0
JONATHAN BRADFORDFINANCIAL SE
Officer
8$0
JOHN HARTLAGETREASURER
Officer
8$0
J GREGORY PAWLEYPAST GRAND K
Former
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DUANE KRISTENSENGRAND KNIGHT
Officer
8$0
BILL WISEMANFINANCIAL SE
Officer
8$0
JOHN HARTLAGETREASURER
Officer
8$0
J GREGORY PAWLEYPAST GRAND K
Former
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
C/O GREG PAWLEY 323 PARTRIDGE WAY, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701-0000
In care of
% FINANCIAL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
J GREGORY PAWLEY, 323 PARTRIDGE WAY, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Signed the 990
J GREGORY PAWLEY, PAST GRAND KNIGHT
Phone
(270) 300-5962
Website
KC1455.ORG
Return prepared by
CERITY PARTNERS

Mission

MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF CATHOLIC MEN THAT SUPPORT OUR CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED YOUTH

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHARITY DINNER/AUCTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHRINERS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO KOSAIR HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN
  • MEMBERS SPENT SIGNIFICANT VOLUNTEER HOURS COLLECTING MONEY IN THE CHURCH COMMUNITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MUCH NEEDED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR WOMEN DURING AN UNINTENDED PREGNANCY ALLOWING THEM TO RECEIVE CRITICAL CARE AT NO COST.
  • OUR ORDER CONSISTS OF CATHOLIC MEN WHO STRIVE TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY AND CHURCH. SIGNIFICANT HOURS DEDICATED TO IMPROVE OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY
  • VARIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGH THE YEAR
    Expenses $108,499 · grants $100,674

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7170620
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)
$703,387
Income (IRS master file)
$198,051

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$175,049$109,077$703,387IRS
990December 2024$141,901$100,296$637,415XML
990December 2023$125,366$76,080$595,810XML
990December 2022$592,095$64,808$546,524IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 23-7170620).

Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is 23-7170620.
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 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 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names J GREGORY PAWLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $175,049, expenses of $109,077 and total assets of $703,387 at year end.

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