Knights of Columbus
AI Summary
The Knights of Columbus is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts in Iowa, having awarded a total of $112K across 11 grantees in the 2025 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Knights of Columbus can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Serve our family and our God. Our first principle is Charity, at home with our families or in our communities. Defend the dignity of each human being at every stage of life. Strengthen our men and their families in the faith. Strengthen the familial bond of father to mother and children to parents.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC
Grimes, IA
$184K
28%
DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY
SIOUX CITY, IA
$47.2K
7%
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DES MOINES
DES MOINES, IA
$37K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Knights of Columbus?
No. Knights of Columbus does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Knights of Columbus give?
Knights of Columbus primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, New Mexico, and Nevada. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Knights of Columbus’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Knights of Columbus fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Knights of Columbus make each year?
In 2025, Knights of Columbus awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $112 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Knights of Columbus fund recently?
In 2025, Knights of Columbus awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA INC, DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY, and ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DES MOINES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Knights of Columbus?
Knights of Columbus does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.