Knights of Columbus
100% goes to programs Strong reserves
Knights of Columbus is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Ada, Oklahoma, registered in 1940, with $2,757,321,043 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
1014 N Texas St, Ada, OK, 74820 EIN 06-0416470 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8B
▲ 11.1% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5B
Net assets
$3.1B
Employees
2,631
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Knights of Columbus: 100% to programs earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Knights of Columbus: 15 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Knights of Columbus: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Knights of Columbus: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A catholic fraternal organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious and social welfare works, rendering mutual aid assistance to sick and needy members and their families and providing insurance products and annuities to benefit members, wives and children.
What they do
Programs for expenses incurred necessary in the knights of columbus insurance and fraternal endeavors.
Programs of assistance to other social action, educational, charitable, benevolent, moral and religious endeavors.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1014 N Texas St, Ada, OK, 74820
- City
- Ada
- State
- Oklahoma
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2B (FY2013) to $2.8B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $28.1BNet assets $3.1B
Operating margin
9.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31.2B
Total liabilities
$28.1B
Net assets
$3.1B
Salaries & benefits
$136.9M
5% of expenses
Board members
24
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,757,321,043▲11.1% | $2,489,759,645▲2.5% | $3,079,510,492▲8.1% | $31,204,745,212▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,482,523,003▼2.6% | $2,427,944,919▲1.2% | $2,847,861,722▲3.6% | $30,335,266,292▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,549,652,973▲0.1% | $2,400,045,344▼0.7% | $2,747,646,236▲3.2% | $29,370,584,012▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,548,075,018▲4.5% | $2,417,495,755▲3.1% | $2,662,094,461▲14.7% | $28,849,378,345▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,439,461,226▼2.1% | $2,343,964,285 | $2,320,991,635▲0.1% | $27,668,138,210▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,491,746,239▲3.0% | $2,343,169,543▲0.2% | $2,318,997,667▲7.8% | $26,870,079,150▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,418,570,779▲2.4% | $2,337,563,708▲3.7% | $2,151,988,714▲0.4% | $25,436,169,914▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,361,264,231▲3.2% | $2,253,122,592▲2.5% | $2,144,224,254▲9.7% | $24,962,130,453▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,287,550,181▲2.4% | $2,198,853,314▲1.6% | $1,955,210,094▲5.9% | $23,634,780,746▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,234,101,077▼2.2% | $2,165,241,658▼0.2% | $1,846,954,784▼3.0% | $22,224,514,537▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,285,108,374▲4.5% | $2,170,032,327▲4.7% | $1,904,874,553▼0.6% | $21,469,370,592▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,186,337,569 | $2,072,281,956▲1.0% | $1,916,985,633▲4.1% | $20,541,656,462▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,052,027,836▲2.2% | $1,842,235,994▲7.0% | $19,408,071,360▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,006,881,366▲7.7% | $1,721,501,670▼0.8% | $18,032,382,246▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,863,873,851 | $1,735,435,110 | $16,867,477,462 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Patrick E Kelly — $1,851,231 (0.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick E Kelly | Director/supreme Knight | 45 | $1,851,231 |
| Ronald R Sandoval Sr | California General Agent | 45 | $1,160,916 |
| John J Kennedy | Director/chief Financial Officer | 50 | $888,154 |
| John A Marrella | Director/supreme Secretary/advocate | 50 | $808,489 |
| Anthony V Minopoli | Director/chief Investment Officer | 50 | $775,100 |
| Frank Memmo | Chief of Insurance Operations | 45 | $541,416 |
| Christopher Huesman | Chief Information Officer | 45 | $538,373 |
| Ronald D Franzluebbers | Senior Vp/chief Actuary | 45 | $526,785 |
| Patrick Murphy | Senior Vp of Finance | 45 | $467,848 |
| Beth Elfrey | Chief of Staff & Chief Admin Officer | 45 | $446,106 |
| Richard J Knee Md | Medical Director | 45 | $395,332 |
| Ronald F Schwarz | Director/supreme Treasurer | 48 | $374,061 |
| George E Silos | Vice President/actuary | 45 | $318,494 |
| Patrick T Mason | Past Director/supreme Secretary | 50 | $302,387 |
| Carl A Anderson | Director/past Supreme Knight | 10 | $196,944 |
| Michael R Mccusker | Director/supreme Master | 45 | $174,244 |
| Most Rev William E Lori | Director/supreme Chaplain | 5 | $138,750 |
| Arthur Louis L Peters | Director/dep Supreme Knight | 20 | $112,262 |
| Sean E Halpain | Director | 5 | $37,350 |
| Jamey C Roth | Director | 5 | $36,550 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Nesco Resource | Staffing Services | $9,229,147 |
| Ds Sl Holdings LLC | Printing Services | $6,996,287 |
| Ernst & Young LLP | Consulting Services | $5,484,349 |
| St Joseph Printing Limited | Printing Services | $3,171,363 |
| On Services LLC | Consulting Services | $2,445,581 |
Grants received · $3,000 total
2 grants to Knights of Columbus totaling $3,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the christian refugee relief in honor of greg leithelser | 2014 | $500 |
Grants made · $28.0M in FY2024
57 grants totaling $28.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Knights of Columbus →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc | Support for saint john paul ii national shrine | $10,804,760 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities Inc | Support the administration of program services | $3,817,222 |
| John Paul II Shrine and Institute Inc | Support for accredited educational institution | $2,840,320 |
| Knights of Columbus Museum Inc | Support program services and building maintenance | $2,125,000 |
| United States Catholic Conference | Support programs | $1,388,057 |
| Knights of Columbus Museum Inc | Support museum operations | $1,183,057 |
| March For Life Education and Defense Fund | Support the annual march for life | $825,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc | Donations to various designated funds | $574,790 |
| Florida Voters Against Extremism | Support programs | $500,000 |
| Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Support tv broadcasts | $448,031 |
| Religious Freedom Institute Inc | Support operations | $360,000 |
| Becket Fund | Support of 2024 programs and the canterbury medal dinner | $325,000 |
| Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation | Support programs | $250,000 |
| Family Institute of Connecticut Inc | Support programs | $201,000 |
| St Michael Center For Spiritual Renewal Inc | Support programs | $200,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Knights of Columbus a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Knights of Columbus is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-0416470, based in Ada, Oklahoma. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Knights of Columbus's EIN?
- Knights of Columbus's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-0416470.
- How much revenue does Knights of Columbus report?
- Knights of Columbus reported $2,757,321,043 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Knights of Columbus's spending goes to programs?
- Knights of Columbus spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Knights of Columbus have?
- CharityIndex grades Knights of Columbus B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Knights of Columbus's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Knights of Columbus's latest Form 990 is $1,851,231, paid to Patrick E Kelly (Director/supreme Knight).
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Data for Knights of Columbus (EIN 06-0416470) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.