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Nonprofit · EIN 41-2140273

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC

Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06510

Financials

$5.2M$3.8M2023$3.1M$3.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,135,781$3,755,622-$619,841$93,392,001$15,480,418$77,911,583
December 31, 2023990$5,170,395$3,767,258$1,403,137$89,691,654$16,950,392$72,741,262
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,571,668
Program service revenue
$6,647
Investment income
$1,557,466
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,342,931
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,378,653
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$135,795
Accounting fees
$77,079
Occupancy
$254,681
Depreciation
$302,618
Program services (functional)
$3,755,622

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$89,691,654
Total assets, end of year
$93,392,001
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,480,418
Net assets, end of year
$77,911,583
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,711,028
Publicly traded securities
$73,426,497
Net assets without donor restrictions
$72,340,265
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,571,318
Gross receipts
$20,081,254
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2004
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PATRICK E KELLYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$1,851,231$50,356
JOHN J KENNEDYDIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$888,154$36,663
JOHN A MARRELLASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$808,489$36,457
ANTHONY V MINOPOLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$775,100$45,296
RONALD F SCHWARZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$374,061$39,528
PATRICK T MASONPAST SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$302,387$38,955
STEPHEN M FEILERASSISTANT SECRETARY
Officer
1$0$288,501$47,645
CARL A ANDERSONDIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$196,944$0
MOST REV WILLIAM E LORIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$138,750$0
ARTHUR LOUIS L PETERSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$112,262$0
DANIEL ROSSIFORMER DIRECTOR
Former
0$0$33,350$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PATRICK E KELLYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$1,417,331$48,140
JOHN J KENNEDYDIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$800,147$38,321
ANTHONY V MINOPOLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$747,032$48,140
JOHN A MARRELLADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$714,598$38,321
RONALD F SCHWARZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$363,244$38,206
PATRICK T MASONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$336,834$48,140
STEPHEN M FEILERASSISTANT SECRETARY
Officer
1$0$290,368$47,556
PAUL G O'SULLIVANPAST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$254,584$21,053
CARL A ANDERSONDIRECTOR/PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$196,944$0
MOST REV WILLIAM E LORIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$135,000$0
ARTHUR LOUIS L PETERSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$74,081$0
DANIEL ROSSIFORMER DIRECTOR
Former
0$0$32,238$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510-3326
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN A MARRELLA, ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103326
Signed the 990
JOHN A MARRELLA, SECRETARY
Phone
(203) 752-4000
Return prepared by
SEWARD AND MONDE CPA'S

Mission

CHARITIES USA IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES, CHARITIES USA HAS ESTABLISHED CENTERS FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF THE TRUTHS OF CHRISTIANITY; MAINTAINS FACILITIES FOR THE PROPER PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH; AND ADMINISTERS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF DESERVING PERSONS. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, THROUGH ITS MEMBERS, PROVIDES DONATIONS WHICH ARE PLACED UNDER THE CONTROL OF CHARITIES USA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • REGARDING LINES 4A THROUGH 4D: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. TRANSFERRED ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS TO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA, INC. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA, INC. ADMINISTERS THESE FUNDS AS PART OF ITS SUPPORTIVE ROLE OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. IN FURTHERANCE OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC.'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.THE CATHOLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $1,015,991 · revenue $783,350
  • THE ITALIAN WELFARE FUND - SEE SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $531,835
  • SCHOLARSHIPS - SEE SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $472,430 · grants $472,430
  • Expenses $1,735,366 · grants $906,223

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
41-2140273
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$93,392,001
Income (IRS master file)
$20,081,254

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,135,781$3,755,622$93,392,001XML
990December 2023$5,170,395$3,767,258$89,691,654XML
990December 2022$3,173,026$3,644,254$82,074,403IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 41-2140273).

Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC is 41-2140273.
Is KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC 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 CHARITIES USA INC 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 CHARITIES USA INC 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 CHARITIES USA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN A MARRELLA.
Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,135,781, expenses of $3,755,622 and total assets of $93,392,001 at year end.

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