KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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Plain text KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2022–2025. https://furp.org/org/knights-of-columbus-237322605. Retrieved 2026-11-15.
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Retrieved 2026-11-15; covers tax years 2022–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $96K · expenses $85K · assets $35K
- EIN
- 23-7322605
- Address
- 53 ROCKLAND ST, NARRAGANSETT, RI 02882-3620
- NTEE code
- Y42 Domestic Fraternal Societies (Mutual and Membership Benefit) published (IRS Business Master File)
- FURP topic
- girls boys: boy scouts · launch: religious (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(8): fraternal beneficiary society (association)
- Ruling date
- October 1940 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt: reinstated May 15, 2010 after an automatic revocation on May 15, 2010 IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes, according to the Business Master File
- Principal officer
- James Hopkins (its 2021 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2021 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
The Knights of Columbus is a 501 c 8 Catholic fraternal organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational charitable religious and social welfare works rendering mutual aid and assistance to sick and needy members and their families
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 12 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
12 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chereskin | Grand Knight | 2024-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Walsh | Deputy Grand Knight | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Hopkins | Financial Secretary | 2022-2025 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ken Andronowitz | Treasurer | 2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peter Feketie (former) | Treasurer | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cliff Tyler (former) | Grand Knight | 2023 | 4 | $0 reported | 2 |
| George Doherty (former) | Deputy Grand Knight | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Clifford Tyler (former) | Grand Knight | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Perter Feketie (former) | Treasurer | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ed Mclaughlin (former) | Trustee | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Joe Bamford (former) | Trustee | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Victor Primavera (former) | Trustee | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chereskin | Grand Knight | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Walsh | Deputy Grand Knight | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ken Andronowitz | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| James Hopkins | Financial Secretary | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chereskin | Grand Knight | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Walsh | Deputy Grand Knight | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Peter Feketie | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| James Hopkins | Financial Secretary | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Tyler | Grand Knight | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| George Doherty | Deputy Grand Knight | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Peter Feketie | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| James Hopkins | Financial Secretary | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Tyler | Grand Knight | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| George Doherty | Deputy Grand Knight | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| James Hopkins | Financial Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Perter Feketie | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ed McLaughlin | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Joe Bamford | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Victor Primavera | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $95,999 | $84,914 | $35,451 | $35,451 | $58,393 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $84,587 | $70,762 | $37,812 | $37,812 | $56,477 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $72,858 | $66,236 | $23,987 | $23,987 | $49,898 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $60,770 | $58,004 | $19,571 | $19,571 | $39,911 | $0 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Nearby + Similar BETA
Organizations like this one: what they do and who they are linked to
Same category: NTEE code and revenue
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. NTEE: the IRS’s code when it lists one, otherwise FURP’s inferred code. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL INC | RI | Y42 | $84,257 | $126,536 | SECRETARY | $21,768 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LOUNGE | RI | Y42 | $74,726 | $78,871 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RHODE ISLAND STATE FOP FOUNDATION INC | RI | Y42 | $98,822 | $68,482 | President | $4,800 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS | RI | Y42 | $92,381 | $105,083 | NATIONAL AUDITOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | IL | Y42 | $113,754 | $86,726 | Grand Knight | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | TX | Y42 | $104,193 | $21,125 | GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | NJ | Y42 | $81,801 | $57,389 | GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | AZ | Y42 | $82,883 | $60,170 | GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | FL | Y42 | $75,859 | $46,796 | THREE YEAR TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | TX | Y42 | $112,081 | $109,484 | GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | MI | Y42 | $85,893 | $88,429 | DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | MI | Y42 | $97,259 | $60,116 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | TX | Y42 | $72,543 | $46,285 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | PA | Y42 | $73,432 | $63,350 | Grand Knight | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | MI | Y42 | $93,742 | $124,725 | TWO YEAR TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | OH | Y42 | $86,356 | $65,522 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | MI | Y42 | $95,957 | $37,159 | DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | VA | Y42 | $78,619 | $25,462 | Grand Knight | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | MA | Y42 | $100,092 | $140,370 | Treasurer | $11,600 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | VT | Y42 | $80,213 | $72,172 | State Deputy | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | PA | Y42 | $102,020 | $111,784 | Financial Secretary | $900 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | FL | Y42 | $85,207 | $85,163 | GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | FL | Y42 | $83,948 | $66,868 | GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | CT | Y42 | $72,205 | $62,470 | GRAND KNIGHT | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | KS | Y42 | $80,393 | $90,394 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code Y42, revenue within 2x, similar name |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Type | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY FOUNDATION | $427,274 | 15 | 1 | DAF sponsor | 2010–2024 | OHIO COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION AASR PHA INC |
| CHRISTOPHER CLUB INC | $85,575 | 3 | 1 | Private foundation | 2022–2024 | KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL |
| MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | DAF sponsor | 2013–2013 | BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990EZ · $84,914 spent · pay $0 · grants $21,152 · events $23,951
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $63,514 | 74.8% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $21,152 | 24.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $248 | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $23,951 | reported apart |
| Total | $84,914 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $70,762 spent · pay $0 · grants $30,629 · events $22,744
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $39,923 | 56.4% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $30,629 | 43.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $210 | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $22,744 | reported apart |
| Total | $70,762 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $66,236 spent · pay $0 · grants $22,194 · events $20,819
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $43,961 | 66.4% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $22,194 | 33.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $81 | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $20,819 | reported apart |
| Total | $66,236 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $58,004 spent · pay $0 · grants $22,680 · events $21,440
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $34,919 | 60.2% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $22,680 | 39.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $405 | 0.7% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $21,440 | reported apart |
| Total | $58,004 | 100% |
Others with the same interests
NTEE code Domestic Fraternal Societies, RI first:
- DAUGHTERS OF VARTAN RI
- AMERICAN LITHUANIAN CITIZENS BENEFICIAL CLUB RI
- ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREE MASONRY NMJ RI
- TOURO FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION RI
- POLISH AMERICAN VETERANS OF THE RI
- Free and Accepted Masons Redwood Lodge No35 RI
- FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS GRAND LODGE OF RHODE ISLAND RI
- LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC RI
- BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA RI
- KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS RI
Interests: Domestic Fraternal Societies · girls_boys:boy_scouts · launch:religious · Mutual benefit
The area Census
County outline, the place (blue), the tract (orange) and the ZIP center (dot).
In Census Tract 515.04, Washington County, Rhode Island, county Washington County, RI, state Rhode Island; placed by its ZIP code. The tract is the tract holding most of the record's ZIP code (FURP does not geocode street addresses).
- Revenue of $95,999 is $1 per resident of Washington County, RI (population 130,344).
- That revenue equals 0.00% of all household income in Washington County, RI (52,549 households at the median $106,638, about $5,603,720,262).
| Measure | Census tract Census Tract 515.04, Washington County, Rhode Island | County Washington County, RI | State Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population B01003 | 4,610 | 130,344 | 1,101,801 |
| Population, 2020 census P1 | 3,899 | 129,839 | 1,097,379 |
| Median age B01002 | 39.8 | 45.5 | 40.6 |
| Under 18 B01001 | 4.4% | 15.4% | 18.8% |
| 65 and over B01001 | 28.6% | 23.3% | 18.7% |
| Households B11001 | 1,967 | 52,549 | 441,570 |
| Foreign born B05002 | 1.0% | 5.0% | 15.3% |
| Median household income B19013 | $74,963 | $106,638 | $87,796 |
| Median family income B19113 | $129,297 | $135,627 | $112,375 |
| Per capita income B19301 | $44,325 | $56,069 | $47,150 |
| Poverty rate B17001 | 32.5% | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Unemployment rate B23025 | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Civilian labor force B23025 | 2,104 | 69,349 | 594,253 |
| Mean commute (minutes) B08013 | 29.8 | 26.0 | 25.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher B15003 | 61.4% | 52.4% | 37.7% |
| Housing units B25001 | 3,475 | 66,385 | 485,932 |
| Owner-occupied B25003 | 66.0% | 77.5% | 63.6% |
| Renters B25003 | 34.0% | 22.5% | 36.4% |
| Median home value B25077 | $836,300 | $510,800 | $404,200 |
| Median gross rent B25064 | $1,746 | $1,327 | $1,342 |
| White, not Hispanic B03002 | 92.4% | 88.9% | 68.0% |
| Black B03002 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino B03002 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 17.7% |
| Asian B03002 | 0.0% | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native B03002 | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Data: IPUMS NHGIS (ACS 2020-2024 and the 2020 census); each figure links to its table for that area at data.census.gov. Records are placed by ZIP code and city name, not street address. More: everything FURP has in Census Tract 515.04, Washington County, Rhode Island.
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