Nonprofit · EIN 27-1491379
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Also known as 14943 ASCENSION BASTROP COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · BASTROP, TX 78602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $64,933 | $65,835 | -$902 | $47,107 | $1,041 | $46,066 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $57,534 | $71,145 | -$13,611 | $32,017 | $500 | $31,518 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $48,866 | $38,303 | $10,563 | $44,773 | $1,750 | $43,025 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,014
- Membership dues
- $2,549
- Net income from fundraising events
- $58,625
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$255
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $59,914
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $227
- Printing, publications and postage
- $783
- Other expenses
- $4,911
- Program services (functional)
- $59,914
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,017
- Total assets, end of year
- $47,107
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,041
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,066
- Cash, savings and investments
- $43,703
- Gross receipts
- $104,030
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James O Sheeran | Grand Knight | 10 | $0 |
| John Nevares | Deputy Grand Knight | 4 | $0 |
| Karl Arunski | Financial Secretary (part yr) | 6 | $0 |
| Alfonso Fernandez | Financial Secretary (pt year) | 6 | $0 |
| Martin Dorantes | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Albert Lopez | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Kirk | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Cioffi | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM SHEERAN | GRAND KNIGHT | 8 | $0 |
| JOHN NEVARES | DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT | 4 | $0 |
| KARL ARUNSKI | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
| WADE SWANSON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| GARY YOUNG | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| MARTIN DORANTES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ALBERT LOPEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF KIRK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF KIRK | GRAND KNIGHT | 8 | $0 |
| JIM SHEERAN | DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT | 4 | $0 |
| KARL ARUNSKI | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
| WADE SWANSON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| GARY YOUNG | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| BILL SZELAG | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN DORANTES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| ALBERT LOPEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1419, BASTROP, TX 78602-1919
- In care of
- % ALFONSO FERNANDEZ
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 279, Bastrop TX 78602
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Karl Arunski, PO Box 279, Bastrop TX 78602
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Alfonso Fernandez, Financial Secretary
- Phone
- (915) 727-9269
- Return prepared by
- H AND R BLOCK
Mission
Support faith, community, family and life activities in parish and community.
Program accomplishments
- Direct contributions to Ascension Catholic Church to support its religious mission and its benevolent fund. Members contributed over 1800 service hours at the request of the church pastor and associated orgnaizationsExpenses $35,948 · grants $35,948
- Direct contributions to City of Bastrop and Bastrop County food banks and resource centers. Members contributed 1467 service hours of food preparation and distribution to the Bastrop community.Expenses $12,957 · grants $12,957
- Direct contributions to youth activities, scholarships for parish students, support for Austin area Special Olympics bowling and soccer tournaments. Members contributed 125 serve hours in support of these activities.Expenses $9,799 · grants $9,799
- Texas State CharitiesExpenses $1,210 · grants $1,210
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1491379
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0188: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $47,107
- Income (IRS master file)
- $104,030
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $64,933 | $65,835 | $47,107 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $57,534 | $71,145 | $32,017 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $48,866 | $38,303 | $44,773 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Karl Arunski | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Dock L Jackson | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Dock L Jackson | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-1491379).
Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
- What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is 27-1491379.
- 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?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- 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-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Karl Arunski.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,933, expenses of $65,835 and total assets of $47,107 at year end.
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