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CATHOLIC TRADITIONALIST MOVEMENT

WESTBURY, NY · EIN 136203447 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X22Z · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · latinmass-ctm.org
revenue
$73K
expenses
$300K
net assets
$2.5M
employees
2
volunteers
3
program ratio
43%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR UNDERSTANDING OF 2ND VATICAN COUNCIL'S DECISIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Religious organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional Latin Roman Catholic Mass and teachings. Provides weekly worldwide broadcasts of the Mass via shortwave radio and online platforms, serving Catholics unable to attend in person. Focuses on education about pre-Vatican II doctrine and practices through publications, sermons, and archives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $89K
    WEEKLY WORLDWIDE RADIO AND WEBSITE BROADCASTS OF THE TRADITIONAL LATIN ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE PEOPLE UNABLE TO ATTEND. (INCLUDE COST OF THE ADVERTISING & BROADCASTING).
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Audio and Written Sermons
Collection and distribution of recorded and transcribed sermons by Father Gommar A. De Pauw and others on traditional Catholic teachings
CTM Publications
Production and sale of DVDs, literature, and educational materials promoting traditional Catholic doctrine and practices
Online Mass
Streaming of the Traditional Latin Mass over the internet for global access
Radio Mass Broadcast
Weekly worldwide shortwave radio broadcast of the Traditional Latin Mass, reaching listeners in approximately 125 countries via WWCR-Nashville
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 2 activities
    • Production and distribution of religious media
      Produces and distributes copyrighted audio, video, and DVD recordings of the Traditional Latin Mass, including Low Mass, High Mass with Benediction, and special commemorations such as the 50th Anniversary of the Ordination of Fr. De Pauw. Also produces and archives audio sermons, including those by Father De Pauw, and plans to publish additional written sermons online.
    • Radio and online broadcasting of Traditional Latin Mass
      Conducts weekly radio broadcasts of the Traditional Latin Roman Catholic Mass from Westbury, New York, initially on a suburban New York City station and later expanded nationally and internationally via short-wave radio (WWCR-Nashville), reaching an estimated 125 countries. Also maintains website-based broadcasts for individuals unable to attend in person.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
    • Operation of religious facilities and chapel
      Operates the Ave Maria Chapel and administrative offices in Westbury, New York, as a center for religious practice and organizational activities. Offers online video tours of the chapel and grounds to the public.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$35K48%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$34K47%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$300K
Program expenses43%
Admin / overhead57%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$74K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.54M
Cash$107K
Investments$2.36M
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$2.52M
Liquid reserves98.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -73.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AMY SULLIVAN TREASURER 25 $35K
RICHARD CUNEO PRESIDENT 40 $34K
board members · 3
  • CHRISTOPHER VISCUSI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DR JOANMARIE ALEXANDER — SECRETARY
  • DR LUCY LEONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani Partner — Cardinal Protector of the Catholic Traditionalist Movement.
  • Antonio Cardinal Bacci Partner — Cardinal Protector of the Catholic Traditionalist Movement.
  • Ave Maria Chapel Partner — Operates or is affiliated with Ave Maria Chapel for liturgical services.
  • Bishop Blaise S. Kurz Partner — Bishop and Moderator of the Catholic Traditionalist Movement.
  • Bishop Blaise S. Kurz Partner — Commemorated bishop associated with the traditionalist movement.
  • Francis Cardinal Spellman Partner — Cardinal Protector of the Catholic Traditionalist Movement.
  • Reverend Doctor Gommar A. De Pauw Partner — Founder, president, and spiritual father of the Catholic Traditionalist Movement.
  • Vatican Government — Engages with official Catholic Church authorities by responding to papal documents such as the motu proprio 'Traditionis Custodes'.
  • WWCR-Nashville Partner — Radio station used to broadcast the CTM's Sunday Mass via short-wave to an international audience.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy Against Vatican II Reforms to Protect Traditional Liturgy
    methodology: faith-based_advocacy
    By opposing regulatory changes from the Second Vatican Council and its aftermath, the organization defends the legitimacy and practice of the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass, framing such advocacy as necessary to resist doctrinal erosion and preserve authentic worship.
  • Embodied Witness Through Physical Chapel Operation
    methodology: practicing_what_we_preach
    By operating a physical chapel, the organization enacts its teachings through lived religious practice, demonstrating commitment to traditional liturgy and providing a tangible center for worship, which reinforces credibility and mission integrity.
  • Experiential and Didactic Teaching Through Traditional Worship Media
    methodology: media-based_religious_education
    By using recordings of actual Mass celebrations, video presentations, and written sermons, the organization teaches traditional doctrine through immersive and accessible formats, enabling deeper engagement with liturgical practices and feast-day devotions.
  • Faith-Based Media Distribution to Expand Religious Access
    methodology: faith-based_media_distribution
    By broadcasting the Traditional Latin Mass via radio and digital platforms, the organization extends sacramental and liturgical access to geographically isolated or physically unable adherents, reinforcing spiritual participation through technological reach. This method leverages media as a means of religious preservation and evangelization.
  • Preservation of Pre-Vatican II Tradition as Doctrinal Continuity
    methodology: doctrinal_continuity
    By maintaining pre-Vatican II liturgical practices and teachings, the organization sustains doctrinal purity and spiritual continuity, which it believes are essential to authentic Catholic faith and identity. This continuity is presented as a theological imperative that resists perceived post-conciliar decline.