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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7546235

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Also known as 872 CLARKSBURG COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · CLARKSBURG, WV 26301

Financials

$34K$30K2023$7K$38K2024$36K$19K2025
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$35,717$19,058$16,659$265,127$0$265,127
December 31, 2024990$6,792$38,080-$31,288$248,418$0$248,418
December 31, 2023990$33,609$29,871$3,738$244,988$0$244,988
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Royalties
$7,910
Net income from gaming
$9,372
Other revenue
$23,717

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,937
Other salaries and wages
$7,315
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,065
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$248,418
Total assets, end of year
$265,127
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$265,127
Gross receipts
$206,385
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1946
State of legal domicile
WV

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
Gerald SomazzeGrand Knight
Officer, Highest-paid employee
15$2,937
Kenneth FerandoTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Carmen RomanoFinancial Secretary
Officer
15$0
Mark RibasAssistant Treasurer
Officer
10$0
John GemondoTreasurer
Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kenneth FerandoTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Gerald SomazzeGrand Knight
Officer
15$0
Carmen RomanoFinancial Secretary
Officer
15$0
Mark RibasAssistant Treasurer
Officer
10$0
John GemondoTreasurer
Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kenneth FerandoTrustee
Trustee or director
8$0
Gerald SomazzeGrand Knight
Officer
10$0
Carmen RomanoFinancial Secretary
Officer
10$0
Mark RibasAssistant Treasurer
Officer
5$0
John GemondoTreasurer
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
334 E PIKE ST, CLARKSBURG, WV 26301-2119
In care of
% MARK RIBAS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gerald Somazze, 334 East Pike St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Signed the 990
Mark Ribas, Treasurer
Phone
(215) 519-3166

Mission

The mission of the Knights of Columbus 872 is to promote Catholic beliefs and ideals. This chapter promotes social and intellectual fellowship among its members and families. This chapter raises funds to donate to other Catholic non-profit organizations

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • This local chapter was able to donate funds to qualified Catholic churches and Catholic public charities
    Expenses $12,000

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
23-7546235
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)
$265,127
Income (IRS master file)
$206,385

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$35,717$19,058$265,127IRS
990December 2024$6,792$38,080$248,418XML
990December 2023$33,609$29,871$244,988XML
990December 2022$206,992$194,074$241,250IRS
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 23-7546235).

Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is 23-7546235.
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 Gerald Somazze.
Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,937 (Gerald Somazze, Grand Knight).
How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,717, expenses of $19,058 and total assets of $265,127 at year end.

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