named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy)
Support program providing material and spiritual assistance to women facing crisis pregnancies
Blessed Michael McGivney Statue Dedications
Program to install and dedicate statues of Blessed Michael McGivney at cathedrals, shrines, and parishes across New York State
COR (Catholic Order of the Resurrection)
Faith formation program designed to strengthen Catholic men in virtue, prayer, and fraternity
Clergy Spotlight
Initiative to recognize and support priests, bishops, and deacons who serve with distinction in their parishes and communities
Food for Families
Local council initiative aimed at reducing hunger by distributing food to families in need across New York State
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funds incentives for charitable giving by local councilsOffers a bonus program to incentivize charitable giving by local councils, including through fundraising events where councils retain a portion of ticket sales.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Provides spiritual leadership through a network of chaplainsAppoints an Archbishop Emeritus as State Chaplain and maintains a network of seven regional chaplains across New York State to support spiritual and pastoral needs of members.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Provides training and resources for council leadership and operationsOffers training materials and guidebooks on protocol, meetings, ceremonial practices, membership recruitment, and leadership development for council officers to enhance operational effectiveness.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes council achievements through awards programAdministers the Star Council Award program to recognize local councils for advancing the mission of Blessed Michael McGivney.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Supports charitable works through multi-council chaptersCoordinates 11 Chapters that carry out charitable works beyond the capacity of individual local councils.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Administers state-level governance and leadership structures for local councilsOperates a conference system including three Major and 12 Minor Conferences to support administrative functions, manages District Deputy recommendations, Board of District Deputies administration, State Officer nominations, and appointments by the State Deputy.
- Dedicates statues of Blessed Michael McGivney at churches and shrinesFacilitates the dedication of statues of Blessed Michael McGivney at churches and shrines across New York State, including at St. Joseph Seminary and St. Patrick's Cathedral, with events scheduled from 2024 through 2026.
- Organizes faith-based events and pilgrimagesHosts Masses, dedications, and pilgrimages including events at the National Shrine of The North American Martyrs, St. Anne's Shrine in Isle La Motte, VT, and the Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage in 2025.
- Produces guidance for church-based fundraising and charitable programsDevelops and distributes informational and guidance materials for organizing church-based fundraising drives and promoting support for pregnant women and new mothers through the Aid and Support After Pregnancy program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$441K
Contributions & grants$231K52%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3930%
Other revenue$210K
expenses
Total expenses$520K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$53K
Grants paid out$148K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$131K
Cash$106K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$117K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BONARRIGO | EXECUTIVE SE | 10 | $45K |
board members · 6
- ANTHONY IPPOLITO — STATE DEPUTY
- DANIEL KEENAN — STATE WARDEN
- GARY LEONARDO — STATE DEPUTY
- JAMES MCCUE — STATE SECRET
- JOHN SOWINSKI — STATE TREASU
- WILLIAM STEWART — STATE ADVOCA
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Archbishop Emeritus Timothy Dolan Partner — Provides spiritual leadership as State Chaplain.
- Archdiocese of New York Government — Cardinal Timothy Dolan serves as the NY State Chaplain and has participated in Knights of Columbus events and received financial support from the organization
- Archdiocese of New York Network — Member of the Downstate Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral (New York City) Partner — Hosted a statue dedication event for Blessed Michael McGivney supported by the NYS Council.
- Carl Schneider Partner — Responsible for reporting and compliance within the organization.
- Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph (Brooklyn) Partner — Site of a Blessed Michael McGivney statue dedication organized by the NYS Council.
- Connecticut Council Knights of Columbus Partner — Transferred the Silver Rose from Connecticut to New York.
- Diocese of Albany Network — Member of the Downstate Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Diocese of Brooklyn Network — Member of the Long Island Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Diocese of Buffalo Network — Member of the Upstate Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Diocese of Ogdensburg Network — Member of the Upstate Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Diocese of Rochester Network — Member of the Upstate Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Diocese of Rockville Centre Network — Member of the Long Island Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Diocese of Syracuse Network — Member of the Upstate Major Conference within the New York State Council structure
- Fundcrazr Partner — Partner organization supporting fundraising events for councils.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Sheets to publish C&B results by council and district.
- Joe Cerato Partner — Responsible for communications within the organization.
- KofC.org Network — Member of the Knights of Columbus international network, accessing shared resources and training materials.
- Lou Pepe Partner — Leads faith activities within the organization.
- Most Rev. Gerardo J. Colacicco Partner — Regional chaplain serving the Wappingers Falls area.
- New Hyde Park Council Partner — Hosted a statue dedication event for Blessed Michael McGivney supported by the NYS Council.
- Our Lady of Knock (Rockaway Point) Partner — Site of a Blessed Michael McGivney statue dedication supported by the NYS Council.
- Rev. Brian McWeeney Partner — Regional chaplain serving the New York City area.
- Rev. Christopher Costigan Partner — Regional chaplain serving the Bethpage area.
- Rev. Edward Sheridan Partner — Regional chaplain serving the Northport area.
- Rev. Jean-Pierre (JP) Seon Partner — Regional chaplain serving the Bronx area.
- Rev. Michael Gelfant Partner — Regional chaplain serving the Rockaway Point area.
- Rev. Michael Johnson Partner — Regional chaplain serving the Lake View area.
- Saint James Cathedral Basilica (Brooklyn) Partner — Site of a scheduled statue dedication for Blessed Michael McGivney facilitated by the NYS Council.
- Shrine of Our Lady of the Island (Manorville) Partner — Site of a scheduled statue dedication for Blessed Michael McGivney organized by the NYS Council.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Clergy-Lay Collaborative Governance 336 orgsmethodology: clergy_lay_collaborationBy integrating senior clergy leadership with lay fraternal structures, the organization aligns its activities with spiritual mission and amplifies community impact, because joint leadership ensures doctrinal fidelity while leveraging grassroots organizational capacity.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Decentralized Local Empowerment Model 336 orgsmethodology: decentralized_program_developmentBy enabling local councils to develop programs and administrative functions independently while maintaining state-level coordination, the organization increases responsiveness and community relevance, because locally driven initiatives are better aligned with immediate needs and increase ownership and participation.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Faith-Based Fraternal Engagement 255 orgsmethodology: faith_based_membershipBy restricting membership to practicing Catholic men and integrating faith-based programming into core activities, the organization strengthens spiritual commitment and mission alignment, because shared religious values foster deeper fraternal bonds and sustained service engagement.shared approach: Fraternal Brotherhood Engagement →
- Incentive-Aligned Recognition System 255 orgsmethodology: incentive_based_recognitionBy using financial incentives and structured recognition programs, the organization drives increased charitable contributions and council engagement, because tying rewards to mission-aligned behaviors reinforces participation and scales impact across decentralized units.shared approach: Fraternal Brotherhood Engagement →