irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $89KWEEKLY 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
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Production and distribution of religious mediaProduces 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 MassConducts 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.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Operation of religious facilities and chapelOperates 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.
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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
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Faith-Based Media Distribution to Expand Religious Access 29 orgsmethodology: faith-based_media_distributionBy 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.shared approach: Media-Enabled Spiritual Engagement →
- Advocacy Against Vatican II Reforms to Protect Traditional Liturgy 8 orgsmethodology: faith-based_advocacyBy 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.shared approach: Tradition-Centered Formation →
- Experiential and Didactic Teaching Through Traditional Worship Media 8 orgsmethodology: media-based_religious_educationBy 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.shared approach: Tradition-Centered Formation →
- Preservation of Pre-Vatican II Tradition as Doctrinal Continuity 8 orgsmethodology: doctrinal_continuityBy 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.shared approach: Tradition-Centered Formation →
- Embodied Witness Through Physical Chapel Operationmethodology: practicing_what_we_preachBy 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.