The Knights of Columbus is an organization of 1.9 million dedicated men and growing. Fr. Michael J. McGivney founded the KofC on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, & Patriotism. There are 15,900 local councils in the KofC! FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARITABLE SERVICES TO THE LOCAL AND WORLD-WIDE COMMUNITIES. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP, SOCIAL PROGRAMS, DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION, STATE CONVENTIONS, ATHLETIC EVENTS AND FAITH-IN-ACTION PROGRAMS. THE KOFC IS DEDICATED TO INSILLING CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY, AND PATRIOTISM.