The request appears to be related to the Knights of Columbus, but the provided EIN and web link seem incorrect for the well-known organization. The Knights of Columbus is a prominent Catholic fraternal service order, so I will write about that organization instead. If you meant a different entity, please clarify.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded on March 29, 1882, by Blessed Michael J. McGivney, an assistant pastor at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut. It was established as a mutual benefit society to provide financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled, and needy members and their families.

Mission and Core Values

The organization is based on the core principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism, which guide its charitable, community, and fraternal activities. It aims to empower Catholic men to live their faith through community service and support for Catholic values.

Membership and Structure

As of 2024, the Knights of Columbus has over 2.1 million members worldwide, with more than 17,000 local councils globally. Membership is open to practicing Catholic men. While women cannot join directly, they can participate through female auxiliaries like the Columbiettes. Boys can join the Columbian Squires.

Charitable Activities

Charity is the central pillar of the Knights' activities. They support a wide variety of projects, including:

• Disaster Relief: Providing aid to victims of natural disasters and wars.
• Refugee Support: Assisting persecuted Christians and other religious minorities, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine.
• Special Olympics: Supporting programs for people with disabilities.
• Coats for Kids: Distributing winter coats to needy children.
• Health Initiatives: Donating ultrasound machines to pregnancy centers and organizing blood drives.
• Food for Families: Helping to end hunger across North America.
• Scholarships: Offering financial aid to seminarians and students at Catholic universities.

Financial and Investment Initiatives

The Knights operate a significant insurance company, underwriting over $121 billion in life insurance. They also manage investments through Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, aligning investments with Catholic social teachings.

Historical Impact

Historically, the organization has been involved in supporting troops during World Wars I and II by operating "huts" for soldiers. They have also been active in advocating Catholic ethics on public policy issues worldwide. The Knights have supported the Vatican through various charitable efforts and have contributed significantly to the Vatican's news operations.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_of_Columbus [2] https://www.kofc.org/en/who-we-are/our-story/index.html [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charitable_activities_of_the_Knights_of_Columbus [4] https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/charity/index.html [5] https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/family/food-for-families.html