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Knights of Columbus #6911 Our Lady of the Island
Massapequa Park, NY · EIN 510229384 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · kofc6911.org
revenue
$62K
expenses
$51K
net assets
$172K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Donations to charitable organizations; fraternal and patriotic activities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Knights of Columbus Council #6911 Our Lady of the Island is a fraternal organization based in Massapequa Park, NY, serving local Catholic communities. The council supports parish activities, veterans through Adopt a Battalion, and community events including Bingo, blood drives, and family picnics. It operates as part of the larger Knights of Columbus network, emphasizing faith, charity, and patriotism.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adopt a Battalion
Supports active military personnel and veterans through donations and outreach; coordinated by council member Kenn Catalano
Bingo Operations
Weekly Bingo events at Our Lady of Lourdes that serve as a primary fundraising activity for the council
Blood Drive
Organized blood donation event held in partnership with local facilities and parishes
Frank Rosato Annual Family Picnic
Annual community event held at Marjorie Post Park featuring food, games, and family activities
PGK Vincent Ortolani Memorial Fishing Trip
Annual fishing trip for members and guests, providing equipment and bait for a day of recreation
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Grantmaking to charitable organizations
      Provides financial donations to charitable organizations as part of its fraternal and patriotic mission.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting annual family picnic
      Hosts an annual family picnic, such as one scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Marjorie Post Park Gazebo, featuring food, beverages, games, and family-oriented activities.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting annual fishing trips for members
      Organizes an annual fishing trip for members, such as one scheduled for July 20, 2024, from 1 PM to 5:45 PM, providing all equipment for an ocean-based outing.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Hosting monthly Nocturnal Adoration prayer sessions
      Hosts monthly Nocturnal Adoration prayer events starting at 10 PM and concluding at 6 AM on the first Friday of each month.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosting weekly Bingo events
      Conducts weekly Bingo games as a core fundraising activity to support the financial operations of the council.
  • Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
    • Hosting weekly Rosary prayer sessions
      Conducts weekly Rosary prayers every Monday night at 7 PM, focused on national leaders, world peace, clergy, and personal intentions.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Operation of council hall for community and member events
      Operates a council hall available for events, parties, and meetings with a capacity of up to 100 persons, adhering to current health and safety guidelines.
  • Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
    • Organizing community blood drives
      Hosts blood drive events, such as one held on July 13, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Auditorium from 3:30 PM to 8 PM, to support community health and donor engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$7K12%
Program service revenue$8K13%
Investment income$3K4%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$21K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash$104K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$172K
Liquid reserves24.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
James Wall Financial Secretary 5 $482
board members · 11
  • Frank Rosato — Deputy Grand Knight
  • James Kelly — 1-Year Trustee
  • Jim Iulo — Advocate
  • Joe Bonarrigo — Program Director
  • John A Sullivan — Treasurer
  • Joseph Amorin — Warden
  • Joseph Cino — Chancellor
  • Matt Salvo — Grand Knight
  • Mike Cataldi — 2 Year Trustee
  • Neil Derosa — Recorder
  • Rich Seeger — 3 Year Trustee
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Adopt a Battalion Partner — Partner organization supported by the council to assist military service members and veterans through donations and outreach.
  • Archdiocese for Military Services, USA Partner — Partner organization in sponsoring wounded and disabled military personnel and veterans to the International Military Pilgrimage at Lourdes, France.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Partner — Local parish partnered with the council for community and spiritual activities, including Rosary prayers and blood drives.
  • Saint John XXIII 4th Degree Assembly Network — Member assembly within the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree that the council is affiliated with.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Self-Funded Gaming Model
    methodology: self-funded-through-gaming
    By operating Bingo as a self-sustaining revenue stream, the council ensures financial independence and consistent funding for community services, because locally controlled fundraising allows greater flexibility and mission alignment.