irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Pull tabs gaming is operated under license from New York State providing recreational opportunities for members. Profits are used primarily to pay the mortgage on property. In addition a number of raffles are held throughout the year.
- #2 $0At least monthly Dinners are prepared by members and served to members. This provides an opportunity for members to socialize
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt a Highway Program
Biannual cleanup of a section of Route 2 in Latham, NY, conducted in spring and fall
Blood Drives
Hosts blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross
Charitable & Benevolent (C&B) Raffle
Annual raffle licensed by New York State with prizes up to $25,000; proceeds support religious vocations, pro-life programs, youth initiatives, and charitable works
Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP)
Provides financial and moral support to seminarians and postulants preparing for priesthood or religious life
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Distributes essential goods and aid to families and individualsProvides coats for children, food for families in need, donates wheelchairs to individuals with mobility challenges, and offers aid to victims of natural disasters both locally and globally.
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Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
- Engages in charitable donations and volunteerismSupports charitable organizations through donations, volunteer work, and fundraising events; claims to have donated over $1.4 billion and 664 million volunteer hours to charitable causes over the past decade.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Hosts blood drives in partnership with American Red CrossOrganizes and hosts blood drives in collaboration with the American Red Cross to support community health and national blood supply efforts.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts community fundraising and social eventsOrganizes recurring events such as an annual chicken BBQ, fishing derby for children ages 3–15, and a soccer challenge for children ages 9–14 with advancement to district, state, and national levels; also conducts raffle drawings as part of fundraising efforts.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts monthly member dinners for socializationPrepares and serves dinners at least monthly for members to facilitate socialization and fellowship.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts seasonal children's partiesSponsors free Easter and Christmas theme-based parties for children and grandchildren of Knights and Columbiettes, fostering family and intergenerational fellowship.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Participates in Adopt a Highway programParticipates in New York State's Adopt a Highway program by cleaning a designated section of Route 2 twice annually.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Provides event space rentalsOffers indoor event space for up to 90 guests and an outdoor pavilion for 50–60 additional guests; also rents a 20' x 40' party canopy at a nominal fee.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Provides financial and mutual aid to members in needOffers financial assistance, mutual aid, and support to sick, disabled, and needy members and their families, helping improve economic security and stability.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides insurance and long-term care programs to membersSupports members’ economic security through life insurance, annuity, and long-term care programs, including accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost to members in good standing.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides scholarships for higher educationOffers scholarships to students pursuing higher education, supporting academic advancement among members and their communities.
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
- Supports Catholic parishes and affiliated Knights of Columbus CouncilsSponsors and participates in charitable programs that support five Catholic Parishes in the Town of Colonie, the Bishop's efforts in the Greater Albany Diocese, and provides spiritual, social, and financial support to affiliated Knights of Columbus Councils upon request.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operates pull tabs gaming and raffles for property financingConducts pull tabs gaming and raffles under a New York State license, with profits primarily used to pay the mortgage on organizational property.
- Supports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities and pregnancy centersProvides support to programs serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and operates an ultrasound program likely aimed at supporting pregnancy centers to save lives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$11K10%
Program service revenue$35K33%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$85K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$354K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$349K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Couch | Secretary | 15 | $10K |
board members · 8
- Henry LaRose — Trustee
- Joseph Crispo — Council Trustee
- Joseph Hogan — Vice President
- Kirk Montagne — Council Trustee
- Linda Lanthier — VP Columbiettes
- Michael Whalen — Trustee
- Robert Ostiguy — VP Council
- Ronald LaBarr — Council Trustee
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with the American Red Cross to host blood drives.
- Columbiettes Partner — Sister organization collaborating with the Knights of Columbus Council 3394
- Columbiettes Partner — Sponsors Easter and Christmas parties in collaboration with the Columbian Society of Colonie Inc.
- Greater Albany Diocese Government — Diocesan authority supported by the council's activities
- Knights of Columbus Network — Offers access to annuities and life, disability, and long-term care insurance policies through the Knights of Columbus.
- Knights of Columbus Partner — Affiliated with Knights of Columbus Councils, providing spiritual, social, and financial support upon request.
- Latham Partner — Location of the hall used for community events and rentals.
- Latham Council 1037 Network — Local council of the Knights of Columbus providing community and charitable services.
- Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with the Red Cross to host blood drives.
- parish Partner — Supports local parishes with their needs and collaborates on community service initiatives.
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.
- Faith-Based Spiritual Developmentmethodology: faith_based_spiritual_developmentBy integrating spiritual growth with social and charitable activities, the organization strengthens individual faith and community cohesion, because shared religious values and devotion—such as to the Blessed Virgin Mary—serve as a foundation for sustained service and moral action.
- Fraternal Collective Action Modelmethodology: fraternal_collective_actionBy organizing Catholic men into a structured brotherhood, the society enables large-scale charitable impact that individuals could not achieve alone, because collective volunteer action multiplies resources, reach, and moral accountability.