Knights Of Columbus is located in Fairmont, MN. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (Y41) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Beneficiary Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Knights Of Columbus is a 501(c)(8) and as such, is described as a "Fraternal Beneficiary Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Knights Of Columbus generated $354.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $339.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION FOR CATHOLIC MEN THAT RAISES MONEY FOR, AND PROVIDE SERVICE TO, VARIOUS CHARITIES AND OTHER NON-PROFITS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVES AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION FOR CATHOLIC MEN AND RAISES MONEY FOR VARIOUS CHARITIES AND NEEDS.
SERVES AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION FOR CATHOLIC MEN AND RAISES MONEY FOR VARIOUS CHARITIES AND NEEDS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Kotewa Grand Knight | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
| Leon Lammers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
| Andy Lucas Recorder/sec | Trustee | $0 | |
| Bob Millette Financial Se | OfficerTrustee | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $4,295 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $210,948 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,243 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $191 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $67,800 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $22,484 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $48,447 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $354,165 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $67,347 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,658 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $6,983 | 
| Office expenses | $922 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $31,876 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,107 | 
| Insurance | $7,422 | 
| All other expenses | $689 | 
| Total functional expenses | $339,863 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,590 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,500 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $260,334 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $446,424 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $103 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $446,321 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $446,424 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Knights Of Columbus has awarded $128,700 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| ST JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID | $48,025 | 
| ADDITIONAL MISC FUNDRAISER | | | $80,675 |