named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Discovered Documents Project
Collects, verifies, and publishes historical documents, testimonies, and archival materials related to Pope Pius XII’s actions during WWII and Catholic-Jewish relations.
Vatican Papers Initiative
Researches and disseminates evidence of Vatican interventions to protect Jews during the Holocaust, including diplomatic correspondence and survivor testimonies.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 2 activities
- Conduct historical research on religious figures during WWIICollects and publishes extensive documentation on the actions of Pope Pius XII and the Vatican during the Holocaust, including financial aid to Jewish communities and rescue operations, based on archival records and trial testimony.
- Deliver public testimony and speeches on religious contributions to peacePresents at international forums such as the United Nations and academic seminars to highlight the role of religious institutions in saving lives during the Holocaust and advancing interfaith goodwill.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 2 activities
- Facilitate interfaith dialogue and reconciliationOrganizes and moderates interfaith engagements between religious groups, including Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders, to reduce religious distrust and promote peace through discreet diplomatic dialogue and public events such as concerts, exhibitions, and panel discussions.
- Organize and sponsor interfaith exhibitions and cultural eventsCo-sponsors and organizes public exhibitions and concerts that promote interfaith understanding, including "A Blessing to One Another" at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Pope John Paul II Memorial Concert.
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Jewish and Cultural Heritage Archives 1 activity
- Advance access to religious and historical manuscriptsFacilitates the digitization, photographic reproduction, and exhibition of rare religious manuscripts from the Vatican Library and other custodial institutions to increase global scholarly and public access, including Hebrew and Christian texts.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Advocate for equitable religious education and fundingPartners with religious and governmental bodies to address disparities in funding for Christian schools in Israel and promote balanced educational support across faith communities.
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International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
- Support humanitarian aid initiativesProvides direct humanitarian assistance including food, medical supplies, and essential goods to vulnerable populations such as Syrian refugees, Holocaust survivors, and migrant workers, in partnership with local and international entities.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Support medical infrastructure and equipment acquisitionProvides funding and support for the acquisition of high-tech medical equipment at healthcare institutions, particularly Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, since 1990.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Engage in international peace and diplomatic negotiationsWorks discreetly to reduce conflict through diplomatic engagement, including facilitating negotiations between the government of Cameroon and opposing forces and promoting peace initiatives between Palestinians and Israelis.
- Facilitate religious and diplomatic recognition effortsAdvocates for the recognition of religious leaders and institutions, including efforts to affirm His Beatitude Theophilos III as Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem and support for the reopening of the Halki Seminary in Turkey.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$753K
Contributions & grants$766K102%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-13K-2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$783K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$235K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash$57K
Investments$23K
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$64K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- DANIEL BUTTAFOUCO — Director
- DAVID HAUSER PDE — Director
- DOYLE MILLS — Director
- ELLIOT HERSHBERG — Chairman
- GARY KRUPP — President
- GARY MELIUS — Director
- HARRY EPSTEIN — Treasurer
- HOWARD APPEL — Director
- JOHN A CATSIMATIDIS — Director
- JOHN DREXEL IV — Director
- MEREDITH KRUPP — Secretary
- NORMAN WEISFELD — Director
- RICHARD KANDEL — Director
- STANLEY BROWNE — Director
- VINCENT LEVIEN — Director
- WILLIAM COX ESQ — Director
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- AFCIO Partner — Partnered with PTWF to support food distribution efforts in New York.
- AIAE Partner — Awarded the Guardian of History Award to Gary L. Krupp for advancing Jewish-Catholic dialogue.
- Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem Partner — Engaged in meetings to support international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
- Cathedral of St. Paul Partner — Collaborated with Reverend Richard Donahoe on the Bodmer Papyrus Project in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Center for Interreligious Understanding Partner — Co-sponsored the exhibition "A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People"
- Center for Interreligious Understanding Partner — Co-sponsored the exhibition "A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People."
- Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding & Cooperation Partner — Partnered with PAVE THE WAY FOUNDATION INC to address disproportionate funding of Christian schools in Israel.
- DeSales Media Partner — Provided expert video editing and recording services for Pave the Way Foundation's event content.
- Dimitri Cavalli Partner — Conducted research and provided archival materials on Vatican-Israel relations and papal aid to Jews.
- Diocese of Rockville Center Partner — Partnered to host the touring Museum of Memory exhibition on Catholic Church efforts to save Jews during WWII.
- Diocese of Rockville Centre Partner — Collaborated on a concert to commemorate the life of Pope John Paul II.
- Diocese of Rockville Centre Partner — Cooperated on the SENSE Conference and the Seminary Conference for Vatican Israeli Relations
- Franciscan Custody in Israel Partner — Collaborated with Pave the Way Foundation on the digitization of manuscripts.
- Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land Partner — Awarded the Jerusalem Medal to Pave the Way Foundation.
- Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land Partner — Recognized Pave the Way Foundation’s contribution to Catholic-Jewish relations, particularly regarding Church-State of Israel dynamics.
- Friends of Good Health Partner — PTWF partnered with Friends of Good Health to deliver medical services to disadvantaged populations.
- Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Partner — Awarded the Al Aqsa Fatwa to Pave the Way Foundation.
- Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Partner — Met to discuss the WASATIA Initiative for peace in the Holy Land.
- Greek Orthodox Church Partner — Worked with the Church to affirm the legitimacy of Patriarch Theophilos III.
- Holy See Mission at the United Nations Partner — Awarded the Servitor Pacis (Servant of Peace) to Pave the Way Foundation.
- Hospital of St. Padre Pio Partner — Provided bronze statues and a Class One relic of St. Pio di Pietrelcina to Pave the Way Foundation.
- IDF Partner — Collaborated with Pave the Way Foundation to deliver baby formula and medication to Syrian refugees.
- Inside the Vatican Magazine Partner — Awarded the King Solomon Award and named Pave the Way Foundation among the Top Ten in the World for 2010.
- Islamic Center of Long Island Partner — Invited to participate in the Pope John Paul II Memorial Concert as part of interfaith outreach.
- Israel Defense Forces Partner — Provided a letter of appreciation to Pave the Way Foundation.
- Israel Museum Partner — Assisted in introducing a project to the Vatican Library and supported loan requests.
- Israeli government Partner — Cooperated with Pave the Way Foundation to supply aid to Syrian refugees.
- Italian Hospital of Saint Padre Pio (Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza) Partner — Collaborated with Pave the Way Foundation on acquiring advanced medical technology for patient care.
- Jewish National Fund Partner — Awarded the Tree of Life Award to Pave the Way Foundation.
- John Drexel IV Partner — Supported the organization's website upgrade.
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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.
- Behind-the-Scenes Interreligious Diplomacymethodology: behind-the-scenes_diplomacyBy building trusted personal relationships with religious and political leaders and facilitating discreet dialogue between estranged parties, we remove non-theological obstacles to peace, because sustained behind-the-scenes diplomacy enables breakthroughs that public negotiations cannot achieve due to political or symbolic constraints.
- Cultural Diplomacy Through Art and Commemorationmethodology: cultural_diplomacyBy using music, art, and commemorative events to express interfaith goodwill, we create emotionally resonant experiences that transcend theological differences, because cultural expression fosters empathy and connection where dialogue alone may fail.
- Historical Document Revelation to Correct Misconceptionsmethodology: historical-document-revelationBy discovering, verifying, and disseminating original-language historical documents, we correct false narratives about religious leaders’ roles in antisemitism and the Holocaust, because access to primary sources disrupts enduring myths and builds factual foundations for reconciliation.
- Interfaith Dialogue Through Shared Values and Symbolic Gesturesmethodology: interfaith_dialogueBy emphasizing shared spiritual messages and organizing symbolic interreligious goodwill gestures, we foster mutual understanding and global amplification of religious benevolence, because focusing on commonality reduces barriers to trust and enables media-driven normalization of interfaith cooperation.
- Shared Benevolence as a Framework for Countering Religious Extremismmethodology: shared_benevolence_frameworkBy promoting the shared ethical principle of benevolence across religions, we counteract the misuse of religious texts to justify violence and hatred, because a unifying moral framework undermines extremist ideologies and re-centers religion as a force for good.