Form990EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
bullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.


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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024, and ending 06-30-2025
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1500 Vine St
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Hudson, WI54016
D Employer identification number

23-7142717
E Telephone number

(612) 708-8993
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet0188
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bullet   J Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 8) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization: fraternal organization
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 113,366
Part Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 900
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 0
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3 9,119
4 Investment income .................................... 4 897
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a 0
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 900 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b 102,450
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c 59,983
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 42,467
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8 0
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 53,383
.
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................ 10 66,476
11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11 0
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12 0
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 0
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 550
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15 480
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 0
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 67,506
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 -14,123
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ................. 19 79,317
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 65,194
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2024)
Form 990-EZ (2024)
Page 2
Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
58,132
22
47,790
23Land and buildings....................
0
23
0
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
21,293
24
17,571
25Total assets......................
79,425
25
65,361
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
108
26
167
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
79,317
27
65,194
Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To perform charitable works with catholic values and provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in need.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 78 Grants were made totaling $66,416. Options for Women received a 6,000 Grant for their work with women supporting a pro-life agenda and serving 250 women at any point in time, and adoption. Other grant recipients included Food for Families, serving several hundred, Bridge for Life supporting 50+ handicap youth and many other grants
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 0
Part Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
Russ Jensen  
 
Grand Knight 		1 0 0 0
Paul Krenik Sr  
 
Financial Secretary 		10 0 0 0
Leroy Gravseth  
 
Deputy Grand Knight 		0.25 0 0 0
Gabe LeBrun  
 
Chancellor 		0.25 0 0 0
Greg Sarno  
 
Recorder 		0.25 0 0 0
Dave Weiss  
 
Treasurer 		0.25 0 0 0
Drew Nelson  
 
Advocate 		0.25 0 0 0
Dan Schwab  
 
Warden 		0.25 0 0 0
Merritt Stigen  
 
Inside Guard 		0.25 0 0 0
Joe Wusterbarth  
 
Outside Guard 		0.25 0 0 0
Ed DePauw  
 
Trustee 		0.25 0 0 0
Jim Burns  
 
Trustee 		0.25 0 0 0
Mike Weseli  
 
Trustee 		0.25 0 0 0
Very Rev John R Gerritts  
 
Chaplain 		0.25 0 0 0
Form 990-EZ (2024)
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Part Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletWI
42a The organization's books are in care of bulletPaul J Krenik Sr
 Telephone no.bullet (613) 708-8993


Located at bullet787 Gherty LaneHudson, WI ZIP + 4 bullet54016


Yes
No
b
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)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ...... bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? .........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
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 .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................ bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 
Employer identification number

23-7142717
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Revenue was from Lenten Fish Fry's and brat sales from concession trailer during summer weekends
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 78 grants issued to Options for Women supporting a pro-life agenda along with other grant recipients as listed in Sch. O statement 4.9/4/2025 2015 Ron Daulton KC1762 Donation Chairty Community $1,000.00 9/4/2025 2016 Ron Daulton KC1762 Donation using Somerset KC Golf Donation Chairty Community $1,000.00 4/15/2025 Debit CRD U-Line Duct Tape for Fish Fry frier Charity Expense $106.71 9/4/2025 2014 St. Patrick Parish 3 Mass stipends Fox, Buncher, Zell Charity Faith $60.00 7/10/2024 1860 Knights Of Columbus ID Program 2024 Tootsie Roll Donations Charity:Community $5,704.78 7/10/2024 1862 Gabe LeBrun Reimbursement for Scout awards (pens, plaques) Charity:Community $262.50 7/10/2024 1863 St. Patricks School Lunch sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament Charity:Community $1,000.00 7/10/2024 1864 Special Olympics Wisconsin Sponsor for 2024 RF Run with the Cops Charity:Community $500.00 7/10/2024 1866 Hudson Swim Team Boosters Brat Wagon Profit Share 6/28 & 6/29 Charity:Community $539.00 7/12/2024 1868 Knights Of Columbus 6759 Somerset 2024 golf Tournament Charity:Community $500.00 8/22/2024 1875 Friends Of Perch Lake Brat Wagon profit share 8/9 and 8/10/24 Charity:Community $503.00 8/22/2024 1876 Hudson Senior Center Brat Wagon profit share 7/27 and 7/28/24 Charity:Community $498.00 9/5/2024 1877 Knights Of Columbus Council 4902 River Falls Brat Wagon Profit share 8/23 & 8/24 Charity:Community $471.00 9/5/2024 1878 Karissa Irving Donation for Fire Loss Charity:Community $500.00 9/13/2024 1880 Knights Of Columbus 1947 Ass. Brat Wagon Profit Share Aug 30 and 31st Charity:Community $462.00 10/2/2024 1885 Russ Jensen Reimbursement for KC Coats for Kids Charity:Community $494.76 11/4/2024 1892 Mike Frase Reimbursement for PP&K youth football Charity:Community $15.79 12/10/2024 1918 Knights Of Columbus WI Charity Fund Raffle Ticket Turnin #1 Charity:Community $2,110.00 1/27/2025 1927 ACCS-SPM 10 Books for BSA religious emblem award Charity:Community $50.00 1/27/2025 1928 Cub Scout Pack 148 Books for BSA Religious Emblem Award Charity:Community $50.00 2/6/2025 1930 Fresh Express Community Outreach Annual Donation for 2024 Charity:Community $1,000.00 2/6/2025 1931 St. Patricks Parish Convection oven for Kitchen - 1/3 of cost Charity:Community $1,566.66 2/6/2025 1934 Scout Troop 148 Sponsorship & working 4 events Charity:Community $2,000.00 2/6/2025 1936 Nate Erickson Referee Fee for KC Basketball Tournament Charity:Community $175.00 2/6/2025 1937 Corey Sager Referee Fee for KC BB Tournament Charity:Community $175.00 2/6/2025 1938 Ben Martins Referee fee for KC BB Tournament Charity:Community $140.00 2/7/2025 1939 Knights Of Columbus State Charity Fund Raffle Ticket Turnin #2 Charity:Community $2,030.00 3/4/2025 1952 Bretton German KC Scholarship award Charity:Community $1,000.00 4/2/2025 1964 Bridge For Community Life Bowlerama Sponsorship Charity:Community $3,000.00 4/8/2025 1970 Knights Of Columbus WI Charity Fund KC Raffle ticket turn in #3 Charity:Community $320.00 4/23/2025 1974 Scout Troop 148 Scouting-2025 Fish Fry workers - 177 hours Charity:Community $1,770.00 6/3/2025 1980 Knights Of Columbus 6759 Somerset 2025 golf Tournament Charity:Community $500.00 6/5/2025 1982 Never SurrenderI Inc ALS Golf Tournament Donation--memory of Spence Porter Charity:Community $500.00 6/5/2025 1983 Knights of Columbus WI State Council Council 1762 PKD Charity:Community $1,138.00 6/22/2025 1988 Hudson Food Cupboard Annual Donation Charity:Community $1,750.00 6/29/2025 1991 Ethan Hinz Scholarship award Charity:Community $1,000.00 7/8/2025 1993 Hudson Area History Connection Profit share for Brat Wagon Sales June 6 & 7 Charity:Community $634.00 7/8/2025 1994 St. Patricks CCW Profit Share for Brat Wagon Sales June 13 & 14 Charity:Community $422.00 7/8/2025 1995 Knights Of Columbus Council 1947 4th Degree Brat Wagon Profit share 5/30 & 5/31 Charity:Community $564.00 7/8/2025 1996 St. Patricks Parish Lunch sponsor for School Golf Tournament 9/5/2025 Charity:Community $1,000.00 8/5/2025 2003 Willow River Cemeterry Brat Profit Share 7/25 & 26 Charity:Community $545.00 8/7/2025 2006 Fresh Express Community Outreach 2025 donation Charity:Community $1,750.00 8/26/2025 2009 Hudson Senior Center Profit Share for Sales August 15 & 16 Charity:Community $472.00 8/26/2025 2010 Knights Of Columbus 4902.River Falls Brat Wagon Profit share 8/22 - 23 Charity:Community $429.00 9/3/2025 2011 Knghts Of Columbus 1947 Ass. Brat Wagon Profit Share Aug 29 and 30 Charity:Community $501.00 10/10/2025 2024 Hudson High School Rhinestone Raiders Donation Charity:Community $250.00 9/9/2024 Debit CRD County Market KC Sept Social supplies Charity:Faith $278.61 9/24/2024 1882 Father Dan Tracy reimbursement for 2024 Eucharistic Conference Charity:Faith $278.13 9/24/2024 1883 St. Patricks Parish Reimbursement for Kaiser & Todd Eucharistic Conference Expenses Charity:Faith $277.64 10/15/2024 Debit CRD County Market KC Oct social supplies Charity:Faith $277.16 11/22/2024 1897 Tom Kroll Christmas Gift Charity:Faith $276.68 11/22/2024 1898 Howard Cameron Christmas Gift Charity:Faith $276.20 11/22/2024 1899 Gregg Miller Christmas Gift Charity:Faith $275.72 11/22/2024 1900 Father Virgil Heinen Christmas Gift Charity:Faith $150.00 11/22/2024 1901 Father Dan Tracy Christmas Gift Charity:Faith $500.00 11/22/2024 1902 Father John Gerritts Christmas Gift Charity:Faith $500.00 11/22/2024 1903 **VOID**Andrew Kreye RSVP Charity:Faith 11/22/2024 1904 Carl Oman RSVP Charity:Faith $1,000.00 11/22/2024 1905 Scott Pederson RSVP Charity:Faith $1,000.00 11/22/2024 1906 Andrew Smith RSVP Charity:Faith $1,000.00 11/22/2024 1907 Jesse Larson RSVP Charity:Faith $1,000.00 11/22/2024 1908 Jacob Nollet RSVP Charity:Faith $1,000.00 1/10/2025 1923 St. Patricks CCW Reimbursement for Cinnamon Rolls for Nov Social Charity:Faith $167.85 1/10/2025 1924 Russ Jensen Reimbursement for Prayer Cards Charity:Faith $25.00 1/10/2025 1926 Jenny Cernohous Rimbursement for Mass Server Party Charity:Faith $620.36 2/6/2025 1929 Knights Of Columbus Council 4902 Sponsorship for Knights for Dads Rally 2025 Charity:Faith $500.00 2/17/2025 1944 St. Patricks Parish St. Patricks School sponsor donation for KC BB Tournament 2/8 Charity:Faith $7,275.00 3/11/2025 1957 LPI St. Patricks Parish Bulliten ad Charity:Faith $180.00 4/17/2025 1973 St. Patricks Parish Extreme Faith Camp - fish fry workers Charity:Faith $870.00 5/8/2025 1977 **VOID**LPI St. Patricks Parish Bulliten ad Charity:Faith 6/3/2025 1978 St. Patricks Parish Rental for 3 fish frys Charity:Faith $553.00 6/29/2025 1990 Mike Frase Reimbursement for Corpus Christi Expense Charity:Faith $85.17 7/14/2025 2000 Nancy Sarno Reimbursement for St. Andrews Dinner Charity:Faith $196.21 10/2/2024 1887 Hudson School District Rent for Raider Stadium INV. 3281 Charity:Family $180.00 11/22/2024 1909 Options For Women St. Croix Valley Annual Donation Charity:Life $3,000.00 11/22/2024 1910 Options For Women St. Croix Valley Annual Donation Bonus Charity:Life $3,000.00 12/6/2024 1913 Mike Frase Reimbursement for Unborn memorial lights Charity:Life $31.98 6/5/2025 1984 Knights of Columbus WI State Council Council 1762 COL Charity:Life $1,092.00
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 re-evaluation of concession food trailer.
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Estimated value of concession rtrailer used for fund raising of 17,237
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 5 members paid dues in advance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)


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