Knights of Columbus Charities

Healing the suffering, protecting the vulnerable, strengthening families and building the Church.

Knights Serve the Most Vulnerable

When Blessed Michael McGivney founded the Knights, he gave them a principle to live by: charity.

We take that mandate seriously, which is why 100% of your donation to Knights of Columbus Charities goes to aid those we serve — never to overhead. It’s why we use business profitability to fuel charitable impact around the world. And it’s why our members heroically serve their brothers and sisters in need like the Knights they’ve sworn to be.

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100% of donations go to aid those we serve

Global reach with local manpower

48M volunteer hours by Knights worldwide (2024-2025)

Record-breaking $197M in donations (2024-2025)

Monthly giving option through the 1882 Society

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Why Give?

The Impact is Clear

For those on the receiving end of the Knights’ charitable work, your gift might mean their child’s first, brand-new coat warm enough for the entire winter. Maybe it’s emergency supplies after a life-changing natural disaster. Or perhaps it’s family counseling after living through the trauma of war.

Give with peace of mind that your donation will change lives and that all of it will go toward its intended purpose of assisting those in need. For more examples of how we serve, read our 2025 Impact Report.

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United in Charity

Fueling Charitable Work Around the World

Our efforts wouldn’t be possible without contributions to United in Charity® — our year-round appeal that funds Knights of Columbus Charities’ initiatives and amplifies our members’ bold work on the ground. When you donate to UIC, you help us respond quickly to the needs of others. Individually, our efforts may seem small. United, they can change the world.

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1882 Society

Make a Commitment

Stand united in charity with a commitment to sustained, monthly giving. With a donation minimum of $20/month, your dedication helps ensure that when a need arises, we’ll be there to meet it.

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Serve with Us

Practice Charity as a Knight

Without Knights on the ground, coats would never be distributed to the children who need them. Without volunteer council leaders plugged into their local communities, we would not be able to distribute emergency aid efficiently and effectively after natural disasters. In countless ways, Knights are the hands and feet of Christ, serving the most vulnerable. It’s men like you who help us put charity into action.

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Ways To Give

Donate Online

Online donations are the quickest and easiest way to make a gift to Knights of Columbus Charities today. You can select a one-time gift or choose a monthly donation to make your gift more impactful.

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Mail a Check

US:

Make checks payable to:
Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.
PO Box 382154
Pittsburgh, PA 15251-8154

Canada:

Make checks payable to:
Knights of Columbus Canada Charities
PO Box 174
Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z6

Wire and ACH Instructions

For U.S. and Canada Wire Transfers and ACH Payments, please contact Knights of Columbus Charities:
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern.
Phone: 1-800-694-5713
Email: info@kofccharities.org

Leave a Legacy

Planned Giving

When you include Knights of Columbus Charities in your estate plan, you ensure the Knights of Columbus can continue to make a difference around the world well into the future.

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Securities and Illiquid Assets

Writing a check or making an online donation are not your only giving options.You may have other assets that allow you to provide greater support. Gifts of publicly traded securities may provide benefits to you as a donor while allowing you to support Knights of Columbus Charities in a more significant way.

If you would like to donate gifts of publicly traded securities (including mutual funds), please use the following instructions. Please note that this process is for U.S. donors only.

DTC# 0443
Pershing, LLC (One Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07399)
For Credit to account #: N7M001913
Client Name: Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc.

To donate physical securities or for additional guidance, please contact Knights of Columbus Charities:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Phone: 1-800-694-5713
Email: info@kofccharities.org

Charitable Initiatives

United in Charity®

Our general fund fuels initiatives around the world.

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Culture of Life

The work to protect life extends beyond birth. We support both mothers and their babies.

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Coats for Kids

To ensure no child in North American goes without a warm coat each winter.

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Disaster Relief

Wildfires, floods, hurricanes and other disasters leave suffering in their wake. We’re here to serve.

Solidarity with Ukraine

Standing with our brother Ukrainian Knights and their communities, our humanitarian aid continues throughout the war and when they begin to rebuild.

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Warriors to Lourdes

This annual pilgrimage is a time of profound hope and healing for service members, their caregivers and their families.

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