COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

Knights of Columbus 821

Kings Park, NY · EIN 237543944 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · kofc821.com
revenue
$36K
expenses
$44K
net assets
$22K
employees
mission · from form 990

To provide fraternal benefits to members

profile · synthesized from sources

The Knights of Columbus Council 821 is a fraternal organization based in Kings Park, NY, focused on charitable service, community support, and Catholic faith-based initiatives. It provides assistance to veterans, organizes food and clothing drives, supports parish programs, and awards scholarships and patriotism grants. The council operates as a local chapter of the larger Knights of Columbus network, emphasizing charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Clothing Drive
Biannual collection of gently used and new clothing donated to the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul for distribution to those in need.
Coats for Kids
Annual program distributing new coats to underprivileged children through partner outreach organizations on Long Island.
Lenten Morning of Prayer Retreat
Annual spiritual retreat for members featuring Mass, reflection, and prayer led by guest speakers.
Parish Food Pantry Support
Monthly food collection and annual community food drive to support the Saint Vincent De Paul Food Pantry at St. Joseph’s Parish.
Patriotic Rosary Night
Monthly prayer event for the community focused on patriotism and national unity, held at the Council Hall in Kings Park.
Peter Brust Memorial Scholarships
Annual scholarships awarded to graduating high school seniors in recognition of Catholic values and service.
Soccer Challenge
Youth soccer competition organized at the regional and state levels, promoting physical activity and community engagement.
VA Hospital Veterans Assistance
Monthly program where Knights assist disabled veterans from the Stony Brook VA Hospital to attend Mass.
Visions in Patriotism Grants
Grants awarded to high school graduates entering the U.S. Armed Services to support patriotic service.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Collects and distributes clothing donations to support low-income individuals
      Organizes clothing drives to collect gently used and new clothing, distributing over 600 bags to the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul for assistance to those in need on Long Island.
    • Distributes new coats to underprivileged children through annual program
      Donates new coats through the annual Faith in Action - Coats for Kids program, with recipients including St. Hugh of Lincoln Outreach Program, SCO Family of Services, and Msgr. Gerald Ryan Outreach Center.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Grants scholarships and patriotism-related awards to high school graduates
      Administers two annual Peter Brust Memorial Scholarships and "Visions in Patriotism Grants" for Kings Park High School graduates, including those committing to service in the United States Armed Services.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Organizes monthly and annual food drives for local food pantry
      Collects food items on a monthly basis and during an annual community food drive for distribution through the Saint Vincent DePaul Food Pantry at Saint Joseph's Parish.
  • Fraternal Organization Member Services 1 activity
    • Provides fraternal benefits to members
      Offers fraternal benefits and services to its members as part of its core organizational mission.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provides transportation assistance for disabled veterans attending religious services
      Supports disabled veterans at Stony Brook Veterans Hospital by assisting them in attending Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$1K3%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$980
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$13K
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$22K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • James Sherrard — Trustee
  • Peter Lehr — Trustee
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Msgr. Gerald Ryan Outreach Center Partner — Receives new coats through Council #821's annual Coats for Kids program.
  • SCO Family of Services Partner — Receives new coats through Council #821's annual Coats for Kids program.
  • Saint Joseph's Parish Partner — Hosts Council #821 activities including food collection, altar server recognition, and Respect Life Rose sponsorship.
  • Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Partner — Receives clothing donations collected by Council #821 for distribution to those in need on Long Island.
  • St. Hugh of Lincoln Outreach Program Partner — Receives new coats through Council #821's annual Coats for Kids program.
  • Stony Brook Veterans Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Council #821 to assist disabled veterans in attending Mass.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Fraternal Benefit Model
    methodology: fraternal_benefits
    By offering fraternal benefits through mutual aid and brotherhood, the organization strengthens member resilience and community cohesion because shared commitment fosters trust and collective support.
  • Values-Driven Service Framework
    methodology: charity-unity-fraternity-patriotism
    By organizing activities around the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, the organization amplifies community and national engagement because these shared values inspire sustained participation and moral commitment.