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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4435959

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Also known as 1910 LIBERTY COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · BRIDGETON, NJ 08302

Financials

$281K$29K2025
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$281,064$29,068$251,996$269,913$0$269,913
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$280,028
Membership dues
$2,260
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$1
Other revenue
$1,035

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,394
Program services (functional)
$16,007
Management and general (functional)
$2,777
Fundraising (functional)
$10,284

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,917
Total assets, end of year
$269,913
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$269,913
Gross receipts
$281,064
Employees
0
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
NJ

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
EDWARD GELETKAFINANCIAL SECRETARY
Officer
5$0
ALBERT SIEDLECKIGRAND KNIGHT
Officer
5$0
HARRY GATESDEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT
Officer
5$0
BRIAN BUSNARDOTREASURER
Officer
5$0
STEPHEN SMITHRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 LAURA CT, BRIDGETON, NJ 08302-6085
In care of
% EDWARD J GELETKA
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
240 Fairton-Cedarville Road, Cedarville NJ 08311
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
EDWARD GELETKA, 1 LAURA COURT, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Financial Secretary, 240 Fairton-Cedarville ROAD, Cedarville NJ 08311
Signed the 990
EDWARD J GELETKA, TREASURER
Return prepared by
CUMBERLAND ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND FRATERNAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORTED LOCAL CHURCHES, RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS, CLERGY, AND FAITH-BAESD ACTIVITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS, VOLUNTEER SERVICES, AND PARTICIPATION IN PARISH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
    Expenses $16,007

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-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
47-4435959
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)
$269,913
Income (IRS master file)
$281,064

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$281,064$29,068$269,913XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Financial Secretary
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Patrick W Conahey
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Patrick W Conahey
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Liberty Council 1910
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019December 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 47-4435959).

Questions about KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

What is the EIN of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is 47-4435959.
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 EDWARD GELETKA.
Who are the officers and directors of KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 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 $281,064, expenses of $29,068 and total assets of $269,913 at year end.

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