named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Private Pre-Cana Coaching
One-on-one marriage preparation sessions for engaged couples, focusing on creativity, joy, and spiritual intimacy in marriage, based on the teachings of Pope John Paul II and supported by psychological research.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Marriage and Couples Counseling Services 7 activities
- Capacity-building for couplesEquips couples with relationship tools and insights so they can share them with engaged and married friends, extending the impact of the organization’s teachings beyond direct participants.
- Group Pre-Cana programOffers a six-week group Pre-Cana program meeting weekly on Tuesday nights for couples preparing for marriage, combining research-based suggestions and personal real-life examples to support relationship readiness.
- Marriage education and enrichment programsHas worked with over 5,000 couples through various marriage preparation and enrichment programs, including Pre-Cana and tune-up services, contributing to improved relationship readiness and success.
- Marriage tune-up servicesProvides marriage tune-up services to help couples strengthen their relationships, including improving long-distance communication, with payment accepted via Venmo, PayPal, or check.
- Personalized marriage preparation coachingOffers one-on-one coaching sessions that provide practical and valuable concepts for marriage preparation, including key principles and real-life examples to support daily relationship life and readiness for marriage.
- Private-format Pre-Cana programOffers a private-format Pre-Cana program typically completed in one three-hour session, with additional sessions available as needed. The program requires advance reading and completion of the FOCCUS exercise and is available in-person or virtually via Zoom. Couples are charged a $395 fee, with reductions available for financial need.
- Research-based marriage programmingStudies and integrates research from leading psychologists—including John Gottman, William Doherty, Michele Weiner-Davis, and Susan Johnson—into marriage preparation and enrichment services to inform practical coaching and discussions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$7K11%
Program service revenue$55K89%
Investment income$2190%
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expenses
Total expenses$68K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
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Net assets$-96K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter McFadden | President Director | 40 | $30K |
board members · 2
- Anna McFadden — Vice President Director
- Howard Cozzi — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Dr. Gottman Partner — Recommends and integrates Dr. Gottman's research and books into marriage preparation coaching.
- FOCCUS Partner — Uses the FOCCUS assessment tool as part of its Pre-Cana program.
- Peter Partner — Pre-Cana leader who co-facilitates or leads the group Pre-Cana program.
- Pope John Paul II Partner — Primary inspiration for the founding and teachings of Creative Marriages, particularly through his writings on love, marriage, and the Holy Trinity.
- Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas More Partner — Provides the private-format Pre-Cana program through the Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas More in Manhattan.
- Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas More Partner — Roman Catholic Church partner through which the Pre-Cana program is offered.
- St. Thomas More – East 89th Street Partner — Collaborates with St. Thomas More Church to deliver Pre-Cana programs.
- St. Thomas More – East 89th Street Partner — Host site for the Pre-Cana NYC program.
- St. Thomas More – East 89th Street Partner — Hosts or co-locates Pre-Cana programs with Creative Marriages Inc.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom for online delivery of private Pre-Cana sessions.
strategies · 3
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.
- Creative Love as a Foundation for Marital Growthmethodology: love_is_creativeBy teaching couples that love is inherently creative—rooted in theological principles and human interdependence—the organization fosters mutual growth, value actualization, and spiritual development in marriage, because this framework positions love as an active, generative force rather than a passive feeling.
- Experiential and Authentic Teaching Modelmethodology: experiential-teachingBy using personal relationship experiences and authentic sharing as pedagogical tools, the organization increases relatability and engagement in marriage preparation, because lived examples help couples visualize, internalize, and apply relational strategies more effectively than abstract instruction alone.
- Flexible, Personalized Marriage Preparationmethodology: flexible-preparation-and-single-sessionBy combining advance preparation (reading, assessments) with condensed, private sessions—delivered in-person or remotely—the organization increases accessibility and depth of engagement, because this format respects couples’ time constraints while enabling tailored, relationship-centered coaching.