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Illinois State Council KofC Charities, Inc. raises funds to support Newman Campus Ministry, programs that aide those with Intellectual Disabilities, Seminarian and vocations programs, Right to Life centers and activities, and to provide charitable assistance in time of disaster.
There is no official bill to councils for each charity fund. While the goals for each council are voluntary, the funds go to support local and statewide charity initiatives. We track the goals and progress for each council on the Charity Report that that can be found at the bottom of this page. The Charity Report is updated monthly.
To submit donations to any of these charity funds, make a check out to Illinois State Council KofC Charities, Inc., write the name of the associated charity on the memo line and mail the check to the Illinois State Council Finance Office at PO Box 309, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Donations can also be made online using the donation links on each charity's page.
According to the By-laws of Illinois State Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. the Charity Year runs from July 1 - June 30.
To qualify for awards for the 2025-26 Fraternal Year, Charitable Goals must be met by March 31, 2026.
Charity Online Fundraising Pages
Visit our Charity Fundraising Landing Pages and connect your council to a charity goal today
Have you thought about leaving a Charitable Legacy? Check out these links to learn more.
What is a Charity Ambassador?
What is a Charity Ambassador?
Council Charity Ambassador Form
A Charity Ambassador is a member of the council who is passionate about
the principle of the First Degree: CHARITY!!!
What is the expectation of a Charity Ambassador?
• Track and monitor Council Charities Goals
• Promote State Charities Programs
• Encourage Council participation in all 5 State Charities
• Requirement for a council to be a “Charity Star Council”
The Charity Ambassador is like a Council Programming Chairman, or
Membership Chairman. He is the person that works with the Chairmen of
the various charitable activities that the council participates.
He reports to the Grand Knight each month as to where the Council stands
on the goals in each of the 5 Charities.
He works with the Program Chairman for each of the Charities in the Council to help promote and understand the Charities programs the Council is working on.
Charity Ambassador must be registered no later than December 31 to qualify. Click the link above to register.
Rob Bentel - Charities Director
Rob Bentel - Charities Director
Charity Goals for 2025-26
Newman Apostolate Fund - $5.50 per active member
Intellectual Disabilites (ID) Fund - Avg of last 5 years, drop the High & Low, Add 3%
Vocations Support Fund - $3.00 per active member
Right to Life Fund - $1.25 per active member
Charitable Assistance Fund - $1.25 per active member
Charity Star Awards Program
Charity Star Awards Program
We would like to recognize you and your Council for being a Charity Star this fraternal year!!! All that is needed to qualify for Charity Star Awards are:
Assign a Council Charity Ambassador (online form at Illinoisknights.org, on the Main Charity Page - Council Charity Ambassador) Charity Ambassador must be registered no later than December 31 to qualify.
Meet a minimum of 3 of your Charity Goals (Newman, ID, Charitable Assistance, Respect Life and Vocations).
The Council will earn 2 Charity Star Pins, one for the Grand Knight, and the 2nd for the Council Charity Director or Member the Grand Knight chooses.
Meet 4 of your Council Charity Goals.
The Council will earn the Council 3 Charity Star Pins for distribution at the Grand Knights Discretion.
Meet all 5 of your Council Charity Goals.
The Council will earn 5 Charity Star Pins for distribution at the Grand Knights
Discretion.
✓ Goals are based on monies collected and received at the State Office during the Charity year. The Charity year runs from May 1 to April 30
✓ Goals met by April 30 will have pins awarded at the State Convention
✓ District Deputies with 3 or more Councils earning Charity Star Status will also receive a
Charity Star Pin.
✓ Councils must have also recruited at least 1 new member, be Safe Environment Compliant, and have submitted their 185, 365 & DIR-1 forms to be considered for the Award.
Vivat Jesus!
Robert A Bentel
Illinois State Charities Director
Charity Report Excel Spreadsheet as of January 1, 2026
Charity Report Excel Spreadsheet as of January 1, 2026
1.1.26 CHARITY REPORT.xlsxPage updated
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