EWTN GLOBAL CATHOLIC NETWORK OPERATES TELEVISION, RADIO, AND INTERNET MEDIA NETWORKS FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE, PRODUCING ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING, INSPIRING TALK SHOWS, ENTERTAINING CHILDREN'S ANIMATION, EXCLUSIVE TEACHING SERIES, LIVE COVERAGE OF CHURCH EVENTS, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING DOCUMENTARIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$88.0M
-9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-61.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
-67.3% YoY
About Eternal Word Television Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Eternal Word Television Network Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in IRONDALE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $88.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,011,187 | $97,019,495 | $86,776,521 |
| Revenue | $78,982,802 | $80,478,223 | $89,498,614 |
| Expenses | $81,667,339 | $81,961,056 | $76,289,577 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,976,157 | $923,756 | $750,409 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Our Lady of the Angels Monastery ($275,000), Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word ($267,019), National Eucharistic Congress ($249,999).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC DISTANCE UNIVERSITY CHARLES TOWN, WV | SPONSORSHIP | $17,500 |
| FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF THE ETERNAL WORD IRONDALE, AL | CHARITY | $267,019 |
| HER CHOICE BIRMINGHAM, AL | SPONSORSHIP | $5,500 |
| OUR LADY OF SOLITUDE MONASTERY TONOPAH, AZ | CHARITY | $11,000 |
| OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS MONASTERY HANCEVILLE, AL | CHARITY | $275,000 |
| THE BECKET FUND WASHINGTON, DC | SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| NAPA LEGAL INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | SPONSORSHIP | $17,500 |
| EWTN NEWS INC IRONDALE, AL | CHARITY | $103,828 |
| RELIGIOUS FREEDOM INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS NOTRE DAME, IN | SPONSORSHIP | $249,999 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL P WARSAW | CHAIRMAN, CEO, & GOVERNOR | 40 | $344,077 |
| TIMOTHY R BUSCH | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| LAWRENCE J BLANFORD | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| FR ANTHONY M STELTEN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS J KECK | PRESIDENT, COO, & GOVERNOR | 40 | $279,770 |
| BERNI NEAL | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MOST REV JOSE H GOMEZ | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK J HANNA III | VICE CHAIRMAN & GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| MOST REV STEVEN J RAICA | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN B MANOS | VP, SECRETARY, GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $195,218 |
| PETER GAGNON | VP OF PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION | 40 | $166,706 |
| LEONARD MARINO | VP OF CREATIVE SERVICES | 40 | $186,730 |
| REV MR GERALD J ZUKAUCKAS | VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $203,150 |
| SCOTT BROWN | VP OF MISSION ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $225,624 |
| PATRICIA CONNOLLY | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $173,094 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eternal Word Television Network Inc?
Eternal Word Television Network Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in IRONDALE, AL. It holds $88.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Eternal Word Television Network Inc?
As of 2024, Eternal Word Television Network Inc holds $88.0M in total assets with $79.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Eternal Word Television Network Inc operate?
Eternal Word Television Network Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
What size grants does Eternal Word Television Network Inc award?
In 2024, Eternal Word Television Network Inc awarded 19 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Eternal Word Television Network Inc's EIN?
Eternal Word Television Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0801391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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