Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW HAVEN, CT065103326
D Employer identification number

41-2140273
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 89,011,842
F Name and address of principal officer:
CHARLES E MAURER JR
ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA
NEW HAVEN,CT065103326
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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N/A
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2004
M State of legal domicile: CT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ESTABLISHED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 8
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 2
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,153,489 2,387,724
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 51,826 38,583
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,319,545 4,511,244
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 6,524,860 6,937,551
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,988,169 1,926,649
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 0 0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,476,257 2,525,663
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,464,426 4,452,312
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,060,434 2,485,239
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 69,670,801 72,306,045
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 12,313,712 13,990,129
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 57,357,089 58,315,916
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: CHARITIES USA IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES, CHARITIES USA HAS ESTABLISHED CENTERS FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF THE TRUTHS OF CHRISTIANITY; MAINTAINS FACILITIES FOR THE PROPER PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH; AND ADMINISTERS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF DESERVING PERSONS. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, THROUGH ITS MEMBERS, PROVIDES DONATIONS WHICH ARE PLACED UNDER THE CONTROL OF CHARITIES USA.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 719,170 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,118,906 )
THE CATHOLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,194,321 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE ITALIAN WELFARE FUND - SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 932,210 including grants of $ 932,210 ) (Revenue $   )
SCHOLARSHIPS - SEE SCHEDULE O
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,606,611 including grants of $ 994,439 ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,606,611 including grants of $ 994,439 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,452,312
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
14
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletVT , IT
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
8
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
2
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletCHARLES E MAURER JRONE COLUMBUS PLAZANEW HAVENCT065103326 (203) 752-4227
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) CARL A ANDERSON........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 3.00
.......................57.00 		X   X       0 2,026,537 37,281
(2) LOGAN T LUDWIG........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................54.00 		X   X       0 272,721 27,975
(3) CHARLES E MAURER JR........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................54.00 		X   X       0 318,684 28,817
(4) MICHAEL J O'CONNOR........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................54.00 		X   X       0 226,589 35,742
(5) VIRGIL C DECHANT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................7.00 		X           0 28,920 0
(6) MOST REV WILLIAM E LORI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................9.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN A MARRELLA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................54.00 		X           0 439,867 30,230
(8) THOMAS P SMITH JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................54.00 		X           0 785,227 37,827
(9) DENNIS A SAVOIE........................................................................
PAST VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................54.00 		X   X       0 601,407 30,230
(10) RONALD J TRACZ........................................................................
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................54.00 		    X       0 221,498 25,989
(11) TERRENCE T LESCOE........................................................................
CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 1.00
.......................54.00 		    X       0 291,441 28,420












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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 0 5,212,891 282,511
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 1,307,401
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,080,323
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,387,724
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a SALE OF PAMPHLETS 900099 38,583 38,583    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 38,583
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,061,628     2,061,628
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 84,523,907  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 82,074,291  
c Gain or (loss) 2,449,616  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 2,449,616     2,449,616
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 6,937,551 38,583 0 4,511,244
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 798,328 798,328
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 847,339 847,339
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 280,982 280,982
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages        
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 44,009 44,009    
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 176,606 176,606    
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........        
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 128,619 128,619    
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 228,282 228,282    
23 Insurance ..............        
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ITALIAN WELFARE-OPERATI 1,194,321 1,194,321    
b CATH INFO PROG-OTHER 381,538 381,538    
c CATH INFO PROG-PRINTING 337,632 337,632    
d GENERAL EXPENSES 28,107 28,107    
e All other expenses 6,549 6,549    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 4,452,312 4,452,312 0 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 46,743 1 279,063
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,689,202 2 5,824,508
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,139 4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,738,292
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 1,374,245 3,657,660 10c 4,364,047
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 59,641,529 11 45,019,893
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 65,863 12 16,069,091
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13 503,397
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 567,665 15 246,046
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 69,670,801 16 72,306,045
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 66,451 17 148,206
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 11,411,655 21 12,979,455
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 835,606 25 862,468
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 12,313,712 26 13,990,129
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 53,631,226 27 54,278,811
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 2,942,410 28 3,253,652
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 783,453 29 783,453
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 57,357,089 33 58,315,916
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 69,670,801 34 72,306,045
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Form 990 (2013)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
6,937,551
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
4,452,312
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,485,239
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
57,357,089
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,496,434
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-29,978
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
58,315,916
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
No
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
(A) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES INC
  		237227608 7 Yes   Yes   Yes   0
Total 0

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
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Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-2140273
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
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Name of organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
  		Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
  		Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
  		Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 40,618,258 37,183,249 36,091,035 32,704,820 27,150,535
b Contributions ........ 69,268 438,203 937,291 1,416,167 1,163,930
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 3,195,983 4,408,241 1,718,192 3,836,828 6,081,603
d Grants or scholarships ..... 1,409,306 1,411,435 1,563,269 1,866,780 1,691,248
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 42,474,203 40,618,258 37,183,249 36,091,035 32,704,820
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet97.520 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet1.840 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0.640 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   500,000 500,000
b Buildings ................   5,008,949 1,247,380 3,761,569
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   21,563 21,563 0
e Other .................   207,780 105,302 102,478
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 4,364,047
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) INVESTMENT IN CAMPO PIO XI - S.R.L. 		69,091 C

(B) INVESTMENT IN LLCS 		16,000,000 F







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 16,069,091
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED DONATIONS PAYABLE 729,397
DUE TO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOURTH DEGREE FUND 588
DUE TO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, NET 126,483
DUE TO JOHN PAUL II SHRINE AND INSTITUTE, INC. 6,000





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 862,468
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 5,346,899
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -1,496,434
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 50,540
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 31,848
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,414,046
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,760,945
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 176,606
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 176,606
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,937,551
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 4,375,149
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 50,540
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 9,291
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 59,831
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,315,318
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 176,606
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b -39,612
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 136,994
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 4,452,312
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART IV, LINE 2B: THE CHRISTOPHER FUND RECEIVES FROM STATE COUNCILS DEPOSITS FROM WHICH THE EARNINGS ARE DESIGNATED FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE RECIPIENTS. SUCH DESIGNATIONS ARE DEEMED TO BE DONOR OPTIONS AND THEREFORE CONSIDERED AGENCY TRANSACTIONS REPORTED AS AN ASSET AND LIABILITY IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MATCHES FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PRESCRIBED FORMULA. ALL DEPOSITS ARE MANAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULES OF THE CHRISTOPHER FUND AND PURSUANT TO THE POLICIES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
PART V, LINE 4: FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND DONOR STIPULATIONS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DECONSOLIDATE ACTIVITIES OF CAMPO PIO XI - S.R.L. 31,848.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DECONSOLIDATE ACTIVITIES OF CAMPO PIO XI - S.R.L. 9,291.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONATIONS ACCRUED IN THE CURRENT YEAR BUT NOT PAID -39,612.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ...............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 SCHOLARSHIPS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS 94,871
EUROPE 0 0 GRANT TO AN ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE VATICAN CITY STATE GRANTMAKING 170,000
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES LOCATED IN ROME, ITALY OPERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS 1,194,321
EUROPE 0 0 INVESTMENTS   69,091
EUROPE 0 0 SCHOLARSHIP TO A RECIPIENT LOCATED IN THE VATICAN CITY STATE SCHOLARSHIPS 16,111
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 1,544,394
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1,544,394
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EUROPE GENERAL SUPPORT 170,000 CHECK 0 N/A N/A
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SCHOLARSHIPS - SEE SCHEDULE O (EXPLANATION FOR 990 PART III, LINE 4C) NORTH AMERICA 56 94,871 CHECK 0 N/A N/A
SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT ATTENDING CLASSES AT THE PONTIFICAL COLLEGIO FILIPPINO. EUROPE 1 16,111 WIRE TRANSFER 0 N/A N/A
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS ARE FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION VERIFIES THAT ALL GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO ENTITIES THAT HAVE AN EQUIVALENT STATUS TO A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES DONEE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE AN ACCOUNTING OF HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WERE EXPENDED. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY, ACCORDING TO THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA EXPLAINED IN SCHEDULE O. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS WIDELY PUBLICIZED AND APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM THOSE WHO QUALIFY. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED BY STUDENTS AND SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION. A COMMITTEE OF INDIVIDUALS IS DESIGNATED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO SERVE ON THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL APPLICATIONS AND DETERMINES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS BASED UPON OBJECTIVE FACTORS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A LISTING OF ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND AMOUNTS AWARDED TO EACH STUDENT. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SEND TRANSCIPTS TO THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT AWARD IS GIVEN, TO ENSURE THAT THE STUDENT IS MEETING ACADEMIC STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION SENDS GRANT AWARDS DIRECTLY TO THE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION THE STUDENT ATTENDS, ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENT. ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE UNRELATED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number
41-2140273
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ILLINOIS STATE COUNCIL K OF C CHARITIES INC
PO BOX 681
KANKAKEE,IL60901 		51-0194196 501(C)(3) 27,429 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 280
LA CROSSE,KS675480280 		48-0698354 501(C)(3) 13,718 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) BISHOP CHARLES P GRECO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 51166 2006 WEST PINHOOK ROAD
ROAD
LAFAYETTE,LA70505 		52-2381871 501(C)(3) 12,947 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) MASSACHUSETTS STATE COUNCIL CHARITY FUND
470 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 6
NORWOOD,MA02062 		04-0616108 501(C)(3) 19,551 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) BOYSVILLE OF MICHIGAN INC
8759 CLINTON-MACON ROAD
CLINTON,MI49236 		38-1368326 501(C)(3) 26,265 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) COLUMBIAN CHARITIES OF MISSOURI INC
12320 E 59TH TERRACE
KANSAS CITY,MO64133 		23-7112691 501(C)(3) 15,978 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) NEW JERSEY COLUMBIAN CHARITIES INC
172 MAIN STREET
WEST ORANGE,NJ070525605 		20-0603198 501(C)(3) 24,305 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES INC
4027 DOUGLASTON PARKWAY
DOUGLASTON,NY113631506 		13-3347753 501(C)(3) 22,048 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) OHIO STATE COUNCIL K OF C CHARITY FOUNDATION
202 BOHL DRIVE
MARIETTA,OH457505340 		34-6564739 501(C)(3) 24,305 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) PENNSYLVANIA STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
800 NORTH STREET
MCSHERRYSTOWN,PA17344 		26-0315132 501(C)(3) 18,685 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) TEXAS STATE COUNCIL CHARITIES
6633 HIGHWAY 290 EAST SUITE 204
AUSTIN,TX787231157 		74-1756429 501(C)(3) 36,281 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) MINNESOTA KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
7800 MINNESOTA WORLD TRADE CENTER
30 EAST 7TH STREET
ST PAUL,MN55101 		41-1676612 501(C)(3) 16,336 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) PENNIES FOR HEAVEN FUND INC
230 SE SOUTH STREET
PULLMAN,WA991632329 		94-3143247 501(C)(3) 6,393 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) JOHN PAUL II SHRINE AND INSTITUTE INC
ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA
NEW HAVEN,CT06510 		52-1547103 501(C)(3) 12,000 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) COLUMBIAN CHARITIES OF CONNECTICUT INC
142 ORCHARD STREET
ELLINGTON,CT06029 		06-0972133 501(C)(3) 10,236 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL CHARITY FUND INC
10815 STANG ROAD
OWINGS MILLS,MD21117 		52-1357264 501(C)(3) 10,133 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) COLORADO K OF C CHARITIES FUND INC
PO BOX 810
LITTLETON,CO80160 		23-7309447 501(C)(3) 6,156 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) COLUMBIAN CHARITIES OF GEORGIA INC
147 CROSS GATE DRIVE
MARIETTA,GA30068 		20-3401592 501(C)(3) 5,644 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
400 MICHIGAN AVENUE NE
WASHINGTON,DC200171566 		53-0196626 501(C)(3) 60,000 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
620 MICHIGAN AVENUE NE
WASHINGTON,DC20064 		53-0196583 501(C)(3) 100,000 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE
700 PROSPECT STREET
NEW HAVEN,CT06511 		06-0646520 501(C)(3) 8,000 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) SACRED HEART ACADEMY
265 BENHAM STREET
HAMDEN,CT06514 		06-1271712 501(C)(3) 8,000 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(23) LAURALTON HALL ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
200 HIGH STREET
MILFORD,CT06460 		06-0653077 501(C)(3) 8,000 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
200 RICARDO STREET
WEST HAVEN,CT06516 		06-0646748 501(C)(3) 8,000 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
2
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24
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013

Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS - SEE SCHEDULE O (EXPLANATION FOR 990 PART III, LINE 4C) 390 837,339 0 N/A N/A
(2) FELLOWSHIP TO A STUDENT ATTENDING GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. 1 10,000 0 N/A N/A










Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS ARE FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION VERIFIES THAT ALL GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO ENTITIES THAT HAVE AN EQUIVALENT STATUS TO A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES DONEE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE AN ACCOUNTING OF HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WERE EXPENDED. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY, ACCORDING TO THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA EXPLAINED IN SCHEDULE O. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS WIDELY PUBLICIZED AND APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM THOSE WHO QUALIFY. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED BY STUDENTS AND SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION. A COMMITTEE OF INDIVIDUALS IS DESIGNATED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO SERVE ON THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL APPLICATIONS AND DETERMINES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS BASED UPON OBJECTIVE FACTORS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A LISTING OF ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND AMOUNTS AWARDED TO EACH STUDENT. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SEND TRANSCIPTS TO THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT AWARD IS GIVEN, TO ENSURE THAT THE STUDENT IS MEETING ACADEMIC STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION SENDS GRANT AWARDS DIRECTLY TO THE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION THE STUDENT ATTENDS, ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENT. ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE UNRELATED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)CARL A ANDERSONPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 0
844,200 		0
247,250 		0
935,087 		0
7,650 		0
29,631 		0
2,063,818 		0
0
(2)LOGAN T LUDWIGVICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 0
187,100 		0
47,450 		0
38,171 		0
5,395 		0
22,580 		0
300,696 		0
0
(3)CHARLES E MAURER JRSECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 0
207,900 		0
54,350 		0
56,434 		0
6,237 		0
22,580 		0
347,501 		0
0
(4)MICHAEL J O'CONNORTREASURER (i)
(ii)		 0
185,500 		0
37,550 		0
3,539 		0
5,565 		0
30,177 		0
262,331 		0
0
(5)JOHN A MARRELLADIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
309,400 		0
77,150 		0
53,317 		0
7,650 		0
22,580 		0
470,097 		0
0
(6)THOMAS P SMITH JRDIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
405,300 		0
96,550 		0
283,377 		0
7,650 		0
30,177 		0
823,054 		0
0
(7)DENNIS A SAVOIEPAST VICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 0
341,539 		0
77,150 		0
182,718 		0
7,650 		0
22,580 		0
631,637 		0
0
(8)RONALD J TRACZASSISTANT SECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 0
184,764 		0
30,650 		0
6,084 		0
3,409 		0
22,580 		0
247,487 		0
0
(9)TERRENCE T LESCOECHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
233,200 		0
52,050 		0
6,191 		0
5,840 		0
22,580 		0
319,861 		0
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B CARL A. ANDERSON $922,682 LOGAN T. LUDWIG 27,248 CHARLES E. MAURER, JR. 45,191 JOHN A. MARRELLA 50,531 THOMAS P. SMITH, JR. 276,746 DENNIS A. SAVOIE 171,221 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPONSORS A NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN THAT IS DESIGNED TO MAKE UP FOR BENEFITS LOST IN THE TAX-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN DUE TO IRS LIMITS. ONCE A PARTICIPANT BECOMES VESTED IN THIS NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, BY LAW, THE PARTICIPANT IS TAXED ON THE VESTED AMOUNT. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS' PLAN PROVIDES THAT UPON VESTING, A PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A PAYMENT FOR THE ESTIMATED INCOME TAXES RELATED TO THE VESTED AMOUNT. THE ABOVE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III).
SCHEDULE J, PART I: THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY PAID EMPLOYEES. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PROVIDES ADMINISTATIVE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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Inspection
Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-2140273
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A COPY OF THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. ALL POTENTIAL ISSUES ARE REVIEWED AND RESOLVED BY THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND THE INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY PAID EMPLOYEES. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS WITHOUT CHARGE. THE COMPENSATION PROCESS AND INDEPENDENT REVIEW WAS PERFORMED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS' COMPENSATION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, INCLUDING IN 2013, FOR A REVIEW OF THE REASONABLENESS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO SUPREME OFFICERS AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT USES SURVEY SOURCES THAT THEY HAVE COMPILED PLUS OTHER PUBLISHED SURVEYS TO PRESENT A REPORT OF COMPARABLE MARKET DATA OF TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR EACH MANAGEMENT POSITION. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES THE COMPARABLE MARKET DATA BEFORE MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFTER A REVIEW AND DISCUSSION ABOUT THE COMPARABLE MARKET DATA AND THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE ROLES UNDER REVIEW, A VOTE IS TAKEN TO APPROVE A NEW SALARY RANGE FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUALS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PHOTOCOPIED AND MAILED TO INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: DONATIONS ACCRUED IN THE CURRENT YEAR BUT NOT PAID -39,612. NET CHANGE DUE TO FLUCTUATIONS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY YEAR END EXCHANGE RATES 9,634.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE CATHOLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM - PROMOTES FIVE KINDS OF ASSISTANCE TO THOSE SEEKING ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC RELIGION: ADVERTISEMENTS IN LARGE-CIRCULATION SUNDAY SUPPLEMENTS OF SECULAR NEWSPAPERS AND ON THE INTERNET; FREE DISTRIBUTION OF RELIGIOUS PAMPHLETS TO THOSE ANSWERING THE ADS; INSTRUCTIONS ON CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FILMS; A CORRESPONDENCE COURSE ON THE BASIC BELIEFS OF CATHOLICS; AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSES TO THOSE WHO SEEK CONFIDENTIAL COUNSEL. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE THE FULL RESULTS OF THIS PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN JANUARY OF 1948. IMPRESSIVE STATISTICS SHOWING OVER 9 MILLION INQUIRIES AND MORE THAN 800,000 ENROLLMENTS IN THE HOME STUDY COURSES OVER THE YEARS INDICATE THE WIDE INTEREST AND POPULARITY OF THE PROGRAM. HOW MANY WERE LED TO THE CHURCH THROUGH READING THE PAMPHLETS AND STUDYING THE COURSES NEVER WILL BE KNOWN.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE ITALIAN WELFARE FUND - THE KNIGHTS ESTABLISHED FIVE PLAYGROUNDS IN PRIOR YEARS ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN ROME, ITALY, WHICH ARE USED BY BOYS AND GIRLS. THE AFOREMENTIONED COSTS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS OF THE PLAYGROUNDS. THESE RECREATION CENTERS INCLUDE FIELDS FOR SPORTS, A GYMNASIUM AND OTHER BUILDINGS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SCHOLARSHIPS - FRANCIS P. MATTHEWS AND JOHN E. SWIFT EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND - IN 1944, THE KNIGHTS ESTABLISHED ITS MILLION-DOLLAR EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE A COLLEGE EDUCATION TO THE CHILDREN OF MEMBERS WHO WERE KILLED OR PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED IN WORLD WAR II. LATER THIS BENEFIT WAS EXTENDED TO CHILDREN OF MEMBERS WHO WERE KILLED OR DISABLED IN THE KOREAN AND VIETNAM WARS. THE BENEFITS WERE FURTHER EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THE PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT AND MILITARY CONFLICTS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN. IN 1970, THIS PRIVILEGE WAS DEVELOPED FURTHER TO INCLUDE CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE ORDER WHO WERE KILLED OR PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED AS A RESULT OF CRIMINAL VIOLENCE WHILE FUNCTIONING AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND, IN 1971, TO THOSE WHO WERE KILLED OR DISABLED AS A RESULT OF CRIMINAL VIOLENCE WHILE PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES AS FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS. IN 1977, THE BENEFITS WERE FURTHER EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THE CHILDREN OF STATE OFFICERS WHO SUFFER ACCIDENTAL DEATH OR TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT WHILE ACTIVELY ENGAGED DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY ON BUSINESS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 6 AMOUNTING TO $173,089. FOURTH DEGREE PRO DEO AND PRO PATRIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - UNDER THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY AWARDS $1,500-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS ON THE BASIS OF MERIT TO 62 MEMBERS OR THE SONS OR DAUGHTERS OF MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OR WHO WERE SO AT THE TIME OF THEIR DEATH. TWELVE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR USE AT THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, D.C.; WITH PREFERENCE BEING GIVEN ON TWO OF THOSE TWELVE TO COLUMBIAN SQUIRES; THE REMAINING SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE USED AT A CATHOLIC COLLEGE OF THE RECIPIENT'S CHOICE WITH COLUMBIAN SQUIRES RECEIVING PREFERENCE ON TWO OF THOSE FIFTY. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE COMPETITIVE AND ARE AWARDED FOR ONE YEAR AND ARE RENEWABLE FOR EACH YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY TO A TOTAL OF 4 YEARS SUBJECT TO EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 116 AMOUNTING TO $182,250. BISHOP CHARLES P. GRECO GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS - THE FELLOWSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1973, BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR SPECIALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF TEACHING CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THIS FUND HONORS THE ORDER'S LATE SUPREME CHAPLAIN FOR HIS PIONEERING WORK IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CATHOLIC-ORIENTED FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE GRANT PROVIDES $500 A SEMESTER AND IS RENEWABLE FOR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR SEMESTERS. AN ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ORDER OR THE SON OR DAUGHTER OF A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. THE CANDIDATE ALSO MUST BE ENGAGED IN OR PLANNING A FULL-TIME GRADUATE STUDY LEADING TO A MASTER'S DEGREE IN THE FIELD OF TEACHING THE EDUCATIONALLY HANDICAPPED WITH EMPHASIS ON PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. ONE STUDENT RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR AMOUNTING TO $500. FATHER MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY VOCATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND - EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 1999, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. VOTED TO DIVIDE THE VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND INTO TWO PARTS, KNOWN AS THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VOCATIONS FUND AND FATHER MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY VOCATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THE EARNINGS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VOCATIONS FUND ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS TO LOCAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UNITS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS REFUND SUPPORT VOCATIONS PROGRAM. THE EARNINGS FROM THE FATHER MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY VOCATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE TO BE USED FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF STUDENTS STUDYING FOR THE PRIESTHOOD IN A DIOCESAN OR RELIGIOUS SEMINARY AND OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN FORMALLY ACCEPTED BY A RELIGIOUS ORDER OR CONGREGATION WITH A COMMITMENT TOWARD A RELIGIOUS PROFESSION. THESE $2,500-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH INCLUDE TUITION AND ROOM AND BOARD, ARE AWARDED FOR ONE YEAR AND ARE RENEWABLE FOR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR YEARS UPON EVIDENCE OF CONTINUED ENROLLMENT AND NEED. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 87 AMOUNTING TO $205,000. VIRGIL C. AND ANN L. DECHANT SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1996 BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. THE EARNINGS FROM THIS FUND ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE $1,500-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS OR SONS OR DAUGHTERS OF MEMBERS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE TO BE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: THOMAS MORE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL, HAYS, KANSAS; PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM, WORTHINGTON, OHIO; NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE, ROME, ITALY; AND NEWMAN COLLEGE, WICHITA, KANSAS; OR ANY OTHER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AS APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. PREFERENCE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS IS TO BE GIVEN TO RESIDENTS OF RUSH COUNTY, KANSAS AND SEMINARIANS FROM THE DIOCESE OF DODGE CITY, KANSAS. IN ANY YEAR THAT THE SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED ARE NOT EQUAL TO THE EARNINGS OF THE FUND, GRANTS MAY BE GIVEN TO OTHER CATHOLIC CHARITIES. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED FOR ONE YEAR AND ARE RENEWABLE FOR EACH YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE OR PREPARATORY STUDY TO A TOTAL OF FOUR YEARS SUBJECT TO EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 14 AMOUNTING TO $13,500. ARTHUR F. AND ANNA BATTISTA SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1997 FROM A BEQUEST RECEIVED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. THE EARNINGS FROM THIS FUND ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, UNDER CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO GRADUATES OF THE CORNWALL COLLEGIATE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN CORNWALL, ONTARIO, CANADA WITH PREFERENCE TO SONS, DAUGHTERS, GRANDSONS OR GRANDDAUGHTERS OF A MEMBER OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE TO BE AWARDED BASED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, FINANCIAL NEED AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. FIFTEEN $2,000-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS SHALL BE AWARDED EACH YEAR TO GRADUATING STUDENTS CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION AT A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM IN THE YEAR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING GRADUATION. IN ADDITION, FIFTEEN $1,500-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS SHALL BE AWARDED EACH YEAR TO GRADUATING STUDENTS CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION AT A TWO OR THREE YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING GRADUATION. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWABLE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR SUBJECT TO EVIDENCE OF CONTINUED ENROLLMENT AND GOOD STANDING AT THE UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE OF THE STUDENT'S CHOICE. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 56 AMOUNTING TO $94,871. ESTATE OF PERCY J. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. VOTED THAT $1,500-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FROM THE EARNINGS OF THE BEQUEST RECEIVED FROM THE ESTATE OF PERCY J. JOHNSON BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE RULES GOVERNING THE FOURTH DEGREE PRO DEO AND PRO PATRIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY BE MADE AVAILABLE BASED UPON NEED TO YOUNG MEN ATTENDING CATHOLIC COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 20 AMOUNTING TO $29,250. BISHOP THOMAS V. DAILY VOCATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1998 BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. THE EARNINGS FROM THIS FUND ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE $2,500-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEMINARIANS OFFICIALLY ENROLLED WITH ECCLESIASTICAL APPROVAL IN MAJOR SCHOOLS OF THEOLOGY. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO STUDENTS IN THE FIRST FOUR YEARS OF THEOLOGY AND ARE RENEWABLE EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR UP TO A MAXIMUM OF FOUR YEARS UPON EVIDENCE OF CONTINUED ENROLLMENT. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 25 AMOUNTING TO $53,750. JOHN W. MCDEVITT (FOURTH DEGREE) SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1998 BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. THE EARNINGS FROM THIS FUND ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE $1,500-A-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS, BASED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, TO MEMBERS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, THEIR WIVES, WIDOWS AND SONS AND DAUGHTERS WHO ATTEND CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED FOR ONE YEAR AND ARE RENEWABLE FOR EACH YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY TO A TOTAL OF FOUR YEARS SUBJECT TO EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 106 AMOUNTING TO $159,750.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED): ESTATE OF ANTHONY LABELLA FUND - THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. VOTED THAT SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FROM THE EARNINGS OF THE BEQUEST RECEIVED FROM THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY J. LABELLA BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE RULES GOVERNING THE FOURTH DEGREE PRO DEO AND PRO PATRIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY BE MADE AVAILABLE BASED UPON NEED TO YOUNG MEN ATTENDING CATHOLIC COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 10 AMOUNTING TO $14,250. FRANK L. GOULARTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND - THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2001 BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. THE EARNINGS FROM THIS FUND ARE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CATHOLIC STUDENTS. TOTAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR IS 5 AMOUNTING TO $6,000.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT. RESEARCH IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION $160,000 RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE 396,110 GREATER NEW HAVEN AREA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS 24,000 CHURCH AND CHARITABLE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 414,329 T O T A L $994,439 THE HISTORIC SITES FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF DESIGNATED HISTORICAL SITES WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - ST. MARY'S CHURCH, NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, WHICH IS THE SITE WHERE THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED. - FATHER MCGIVNEY MONUMENT IN WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT. - COLUMBUS MONUMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT: HISTORIC SITES $ 6,549 GENERAL EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES 28,107 VILLA MARIA GUADALUPE PROGRAM 356,901 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 176,606 ACCOUNTING FEES 44,009 T O T A L $ 612,172
FORM 990, PART III, STMT. OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LINES 4A - 4D KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. TRANSFERRED ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS TO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA, INC. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA, INC. ADMINISTERS THESE FUNDS AS PART OF ITS SUPPORTIVE ROLE OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC. IN FURTHERANCE OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES, INC.'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE R-1, PART II, COLUMN D: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CANADA CHARITIES, INC.'S EXEMPT CODE SECTION: CANADA CHARITIES IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION IN CANADA UNDER PARAGRAPH 149(1)(F) OF THE INCOME TAX ACT AND IS DESIGNATED AS A "PUBLIC FOUNDATION" PER PARAGRAPH 149.1(6.3) OF THE ACT.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-2140273
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA

NEW HAVEN,CT065103326
06-0416470 		FRATERNAL BENEFIT ORGANIZATION CT 501(C)(8)   N/A
 
No
(2) THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC

ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA

NEW HAVEN,CT065103326
06-1590283 		OPERATION OF A MUSEUM CT 501(C)(3) 11(B) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 
Yes
 
(3) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES INC

ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA

NEW HAVEN,CT065103326
23-7227608 		ESTABLISHED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES CT 501(C)(3) 7 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 
Yes
 
(4) JOHN PAUL II SHRINE AND INSTITUTE INC

ONE COLUMBUS PLAZA

NEW HAVEN,CT065103326
52-1547103 		OPERATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE AND A MUSEUM DC 501(C)(3) 2 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 
Yes
 
(5) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CANADA CHARITIES INC

1843 TRAPPERS AVE
WINDSOR, ON   N8P 1T1
CA
ESTABLISHED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES CA SEE SCHD O   KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 
Yes
 




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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CAMPO PIO XI - SRL

VIALE ANGELICO 38
ROME    
IT
OPERATION OF PLAYGROUNDS IT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES USA INC
  		C 22,557 87,910 100.000 % Yes  












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 501(C)(8)

 C 1,119,337 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(2) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - 501(C)(8)

 Q 267,913 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(3) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CANADA CHARITIES INC

 Q 79,831 FAIR MARKET VALUE



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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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