This foundation directs its entire grantmaking to local Knights of Columbus councils and affiliated auxiliaries, funding club/operating needs for Catholic fraternal organizations in the Grand Forks area. Grants are uniform and institutional — focused on sustaining local council activities and facilities rather than external nonprofits or program-specific initiatives.
Concentrated, network-focused giving: a small number of equal-sized grants exclusively to affiliates of the same organization, suggesting internal support for local councils and auxiliaries rather than broad community grantmaking.
Knights of Columbus Building Association Inc directs every recent grant in Grand Forks, with five 2023 awards of $40,000 each to local Knights of Columbus affiliates and auxiliaries. The pattern is narrow and consistent: support goes to council and club operations rather than outside charities or broad community programs. Recent recipients include Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Holy Family Knights of Columbus, and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Society, all in Grand Forks. That consistency shows a funder built around sustaining Catholic fraternal activity at the local level. The grants are tied to specific councils and auxiliary groups connected to parish life, including St. Michael's and St. Mary's. Instead of varied project funding, the association uses uniform awards for club funding across its local network. The foundation’s profile also points to a restricted giving structure. It is a public charity with annual grants of $200,000 and total assets of $25,224, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Its grantmaking is local, with all reported recipients located in North Dakota.
The foundation’s support is concentrated in Catholic fraternal council operating needs. In 2023, it gave $40,000 to Knights of Columbus 1260 at St Michael's for club funding, showing direct support for a parish-linked council. It also backs related auxiliary groups. Knights of Columbus Ladies Society received $40,000 for club funding, indicating that women’s auxiliary activity is part of the same local support structure. Parish-based council facilities are another clear area. Holy Family Knights of Columbus received $40,000 for club funding, and Knights of Columbus 10837 at St Mary's received $40,000 for the same purpose. The Fourth Degree unit was also funded at $40,000, reflecting support for both local council operations and patriotic Knights activity.
The grant-size pattern is fully uniform: p25, median, and p75 are all $40,000. That means the foundation’s awards are standardized rather than variable in size. The recent record also shows a recurring structure of grants to the same local organization type, with five 2023 awards all classified as club funding. As a public charity, it appears to operate as a restricted local grantmaker rather than a broad-based donor advised or program-investment vehicle. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$200K
$25K
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$209K
Most grants fall between $40K and $40K, with a median of $40K.
25th Percentile
$40K
Median
$40K
75th Percentile
$40K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in ND.
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Notable grantees: Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus 10837 at St. Mary’s, Knights of Columbus 1260 at St. Michael’s, Knights of Columbus Ladies Society, Holy Family Knights of Columbus
Grantmaking is entirely local and entirely in North Dakota. All five recent grants went to recipients in Grand Forks, making the city the clear center of activity. The recipient-country distribution is 100% U.S., and the state-level pattern is equally concentrated: every reported grant landed in the HQ state. The recent list shows no out-of-state or international recipients.
It funds local Knights of Columbus councils and affiliated auxiliaries, with grants labeled for club funding. Recent recipients include parish-linked councils, a ladies society, and a Fourth Degree unit in Grand Forks.
The grant-size distribution is fixed at $40,000 across the board: p25, median, and p75 are all $40,000. The recent grants list also shows five awards of that same amount.
Its giving is local and concentrated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. All reported recent grants went to recipients in Grand Forks, and 100% of grants in the data were awarded in North Dakota.
Recipients are Knights of Columbus councils, a ladies society, and a Fourth Degree unit, all in Grand Forks. The grants are institutional and tied to club funding rather than individual support.
2023
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2023.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE | GRAND FORKS, ND | $40,000 | 2023 | CLUB FUNDING |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1260 AT ST MICHAEL'S | GRAND FORKS, ND | $40,000 | 2023 | CLUB FUNDING |
| HOLY FAMILY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | GRAND FORKS, ND | $40,000 | 2023 | CLUB FUNDING |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES SOCIETY | GRAND FORKS, ND | $40,000 | 2023 | CLUB FUNDING |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 10837 AT ST MARY'S | GRAND FORKS, ND | $40,000 | 2023 | CLUB FUNDING |
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE
$40,000CLUB FUNDING
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1260 AT ST MICHAEL'S
$40,000CLUB FUNDING
HOLY FAMILY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
$40,000CLUB FUNDING
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES SOCIETY
$40,000CLUB FUNDING
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 10837 AT ST MARY'S
$40,000CLUB FUNDING