named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
AHRC Christmas Dance
Christmas dance event for developmentally disabled members of AHRC, featuring donated food, toys from Santa, and volunteer support from teens and Scouts
Annual Blood Drive
Summer blood drive hosted at the Council Hall to support community health needs
Charity Thanksgiving Dinner
Knights and families serve a holiday meal to those in need, providing companionship and warmth during the holidays
Dress a Girl Around the World
Columbiettes initiative to make and distribute handmade dresses to impoverished girls internationally
Food Baskets for the Needy
Knights collect and assemble food baskets for distribution at Thanksgiving and Christmas to support local families in need
Free Throw Contest
Suffolk Chapter-sponsored basketball free throw contest for children ages 10–14, supported by the council with local participants advancing through district and state levels
Memorial Day Parade
The Knights organize and run this annual parade, inviting non-political groups to participate and honoring veterans with wreath presentations
Pancake Breakfast
Spring Sunday pancake breakfast after Mass, with proceeds benefiting Trinity Regional School
Sam Russo Golf Classic
Annual golf tournament that has raised over $140,000 for charity and supports council operations
St. Anthony Family Feast and Festival
Annual June event planned and run by the Knights for 26+ years, serving as a community celebration and outreach opportunity
St. Anthony Parish Food Pantry
Monthly food donations from members to support the parish food pantry, ongoing for several years
St. Baldrick’s Day
Head-shaving event participated in by Knights to raise funds for childhood cancer research, generating several thousand dollars annually
activities · 15 groups
What they do
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Conducts blood and health-related drivesHosts an annual summer blood drive at Council Hall and participates in St. Baldrick’s Day, raising several thousand dollars each year for childhood cancer research.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Engages in youth development and charitable programming for childrenOrganizes monthly meetings for children aged 6 to 14 to participate in charitable projects and sponsors initiatives such as a high school speech contest on Memorial Day with a $300 prize and public recognition.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Hosts community meals and holiday events for vulnerable populationsOrganizes a Charity Thanksgiving Dinner and an annual Christmas Dance for members of AHRC, providing meals, companionship, refreshments, toys, and volunteer support to foster inclusion and celebration.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Organizes and supports parish-based food assistance programsSupports the St. Anthony Parish Food Pantry through regular volunteer efforts and member food donations at monthly meetings, and provides food baskets for the needy during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising events for charitable givingHosts recurring fundraising events including the Super Bowl Party and the Sam Russo Golf Classic to generate proceeds for the Council's charitable donations and hall expenses.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Plans and executes annual community festivals and paradesOrganizes the annual St. Anthony Family Feast and Festival in June and the Memorial Day Parade to strengthen community ties and celebrate local heritage.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Provides leadership development for young Catholic menOffers programs focused on spiritual growth and commitment to the Church to foster leadership among young Catholic men.
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Faith-Based Integrated Support Services 1 activity
- Provides spiritual and practical support to unwed mothersOffers encouragement and assistance with daily needs to unwed mothers as part of its outreach to vulnerable individuals in the community.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Provides volunteer and logistical support for religious servicesMembers serve in various parish roles including Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Acolytes, Catechists, Ushers, and cover three scheduled periods of Nocturnal Adoration at St. Anthony’s Church.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Strengthens parish communication and community engagementRevived and published the parish newspaper “All in the Parish” to share local news, school updates, and stories about parishioners, enhancing community connection.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Supports Catholic education and religious vocationsProvides support for Catholic education through initiatives like the Sam Russo Golf Classic and Trinity Regional School pancake breakfast, and promotes religious vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
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School Sports Booster Programs 1 activity
- Supports athletic and school programs through volunteerismPrepares and serves breakfast for the Northport Varsity Football team and sponsors school events to support youth athletics and education.
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
- Supports parish and community organizations through financial donationsProvides financial contributions to local charities, families in need, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Parish Outreach, and AHRC to support community well-being and religious education efforts.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Supports veterans and elderly through volunteer servicesProvides volunteer assistance to wheelchair-bound residents at the Stony Brook Veterans Home during Mass and Knights of Columbus meetings, and participates in East Northport Day with outreach to veterans and families.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Participates in pro-life and social advocacy campaignsSupports Pro-Life ministry at St. Anthony’s and conducts advocacy campaigns addressing issues such as drug use, child abuse, euthanasia, and pornography through letters, lobbying, and public debate.
- Produces and distributes handmade items for impoverished childrenCreates and distributes over 200 handmade dresses and 150 handmade dolls annually to needy young girls worldwide through the 'Dress a Girl Around the World' initiative.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$206K
Contributions & grants$12K6%
Program service revenue$37K18%
Investment income$2750%
Other revenue$157K
expenses
Total expenses$172K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out$71K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$241K
Cash$118K
Investments$123K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$241K
Liquid reserves16.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| John W Piropato | Financial Secretary | 6 | $1K |
board members · 3
- John Becker — Trustee
- Rich Fitzgerald — Trustee
- Richard Boyle — Trustee
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- 9-1-1 Vets Funder — Recipient of funds through the Suffolk-wide Charity Drive.
- AHRC Partner — Partners to host an annual Christmas Dance for its members who are handicapped and developmentally disabled.
- AHRC Partner — Receives donations from the council.
- Assemblyman Andrew Raia Government — Partner in community service and outreach activities
- Boy Scouts Partner — Receives donations from the council.
- Columbian Squires Partner — Youth organization of the Knights of Columbus focused on leadership development for young Catholic men aged 10-18.
- Columbiettes Partner — Catholic women's organization that works side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus in carrying out activities and projects.
- Doctors without Borders Partner — Missionary organization that personally distributes the handmade dresses produced by the Columbiettes.
- East Northport Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the council on community initiatives
- East Northport Chamber of Commerce Partner — Member of the Chamber and participates in East Northport Day with a representative booth.
- East Northport Fire Department Partner — Works alongside the council in community service efforts
- Girl Scouts Partner — Receives donations from the council.
- Hope 4 Women International Partner — Partner organization through which the "Dress a Girl Around the World" program is coordinated.
- Knights of Columbus Partner — Works side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus as a women's auxiliary organization.
- Parish Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization receiving support through volunteerism and fundraising.
- St. Anthony's Church Partner — Historically affiliated parish where Fr. Thomas A. Judge served as pastor and where the council maintains a commemorative connection.
- The Gianna Center Funder — Recipient of funds through the Suffolk-wide Charity Drive.
- Trinity Regional School Partner — Beneficiary of proceeds from the council's pancake breakfast.
- Ugandan Health Centre Funder — Recipient of funds through the Suffolk-wide Charity Drive.
strategies · 5
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.
- Community Engagement Through Inclusive Celebration and Communicationmethodology: community-communicationBy combining festive, intergenerational events and consistent communication (e.g., parish newspaper) with inclusive civic participation, the council strengthens community bonds, because shared experiences and regular storytelling foster belonging and sustained involvement.
- Faith-Based Formation Through Modeling and Fraternal Principlesmethodology: faith-based_principlesBy integrating Catholic values and fraternal ideals into personal and youth development, the council fosters spiritual growth and leadership, because modeling after religious exemplars (e.g., Youth Christ) and living the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity strengthens moral formation and communal commitment.
- Integrated Mission Framework Guided by Faith-Based Acronymmethodology: mission-acronym frameworkBy organizing its mission around a structured, acronym-based framework, the council aligns diverse activities—such as civic engagement, education, and advocacy—under a unified purpose, because a clear, memorable model ensures coherence and sustained focus grounded in faith.
- Member-Driven Ministry Grounded in Religious Convictionmethodology: member_driven_ministry_with_religious_convictionBy empowering members to initiate and lead programs rooted in deep religious conviction, the council ensures authentic, sustainable engagement, because spiritually motivated participation produces greater ownership and impact than top-down programming.
- Object-Based and Experiential Religious Teachingmethodology: object-based-teachingBy using tangible, surprise objects in religious education (e.g., the "little brown bag" method), spiritual lessons become more accessible and memorable to children, because concrete, sensory experiences enhance understanding and retention of abstract concepts.