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Knights of Columbus Charities Inc

New Haven, Connecticut  ·  EIN 237227608  ·  Private foundation

Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Knights of Columbus Charities Inc has awarded $32.2M across 829 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$11.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$17.8M
Total assets
829
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Knights of Columbus Charities Inc funds

Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy.

Disability ServicesDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Knights of Columbus Charities Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
DONATION TO HELP FUND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRINITY DOME MOSAIC
Washington, DC$1.0M2017
Knights of Columbus Texas State Council Charities
DONATION FOR HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF
Austin, TX$580K2017
Sisters of Life
DONATION TO PROMOTE THE CULTURE OF LIFE PROGRAM
Suffern, NY$577K2024
National Eucharistic Congress Inc
DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
Washington, DC$500K2024
Path to Peace Foundation
DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
New York, NY$500K2024
The Catholic University of America
DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
Washington, DC$500K2023
The Catholic University of America
DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
Washington, DC$500K2022
The American College of the Roman Catholic Church of the Us
CASA SANTA MARIA LIBRARY RENOVATION
Washington, DC$400K2022
St Peter Parish
DONATION FOR HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF
Big Pine Key, FL$360K2017
American Wheelchair Mission
FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WHEELCHAIRS TO THE NEEDY
Henderson, NV$325K2024
American Wheelchair Mission
FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WHEELCHAIRS TO THE NEEDY
Henderson, NV$312K2023
American Wheelchair Mission
FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WHEELCHAIRS TO THE NEEDY
Henderson, NV$300K2022
Archdiocese of New York
DONATION FOR ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL LANDMARK RESTORATION
New York, NY$285K2023
Knights of Columbus Charities USA Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS
New Haven, CT$261K2023
National Eucharistic Congress Inc
DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
Washington, DC$250K2023

Knights of Columbus Charities Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.0M
2018$3.9M
2020$4.6M
2022$5.5M
2023$6.3M
2024$5.9M

How to apply for funding from Knights of Columbus Charities Inc

Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at kofc.org/un/eb/en/about/charities.

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Frequently asked questions about Knights of Columbus Charities Inc

Does Knights of Columbus Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Knights of Columbus Charities Inc fund?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Knights of Columbus Texas State Council Charities, Sisters of Life. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Knights of Columbus Charities Inc give in grants?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc reported $11.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.2M over 829 grants.
Where is Knights of Columbus Charities Inc located?
Knights of Columbus Charities Inc is based in New Haven, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237227608.
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About this profile. This page is built from Knights of Columbus Charities Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.