Marywood University
Marywood University reported $119.7 million in revenue and $114.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.39 went to program services, $12.75 to management and general costs and $0.86 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 86.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $401,852 (Vice President of Finance & Administration). 32 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 19% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $115MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $120MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 9.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 86.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $401,852 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.35% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 32 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 17.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 23 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseINSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIPS: MARYWOOD PROVIDED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE INSTRUCTION TO 3,124 FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME STUDENTS. CONSIDERED A 'LIBERAL ARTS' UNIVERSITY, MARYWOOD HAS TWO DEGREE-GRANTING COLLEGES, AND OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES IN 61 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE Arts, Communication, literature, Language, Music, Theater, Dance, Health Sciences, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Psychology, Architecture, Business, Education, Social Work, Science, Math, Computer Sciences, and Social Sciences. MARYWOOD IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.…
Auxiliary services: marywood provided dormitory services to 800 resident students and food services to resident students, commuter students, and campus staff. Marywood offered seven on-campus housing options and four dining venues
Research and academic support: marywood provided services to support the instructional areas noted above. This includes library, art galleries, academic labs and clinics. Faculty and staff are encouraged to secure funding for various research projects from federal, state, and local sources, as well as private funding agencies
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President of Finance & Administration Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $370,254 | $0 | $31,598 | $401,852 |
| President Director/trustee, officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $225,023 | $0 | $19,570 | $244,593 |
| Assoc VP for Finance & Administration Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $174,306 | $0 | $40,096 | $214,402 |
| Dean, College of Health Sciences Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $165,238 | $0 | $33,869 | $199,107 |
| Professor Highest compensated employee, 35.0 hrs/week | $178,995 | $0 | $16,205 | $195,200 |
| Vice President of Operations Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $173,646 | $0 | $20,614 | $194,260 |
| Vice President for University Advancement Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $153,889 | $0 | $35,325 | $189,214 |
| Int Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $149,534 | $0 | $32,508 | $182,042 |
32 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Marywood University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.1M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b23 · 22 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,321
- Volunteers Part I, line 6386
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| COMPASS GROUP USA Food Service Provider | $4,194,278 |
| DYNAMIC CAMPUS SOLUTIONS Outsourced IT Service | $2,477,244 |
| SOUTHEAST SERVICES Custodial Services | $1,563,318 |
| FLYGATEWAY AVIATION INSTITUTE Aviation services | $1,151,834 |
| NRG CONTROLS NORTH Security System | $930,953 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 40 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
35 private foundations reported grants to Marywood University totaling $7.3M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Marywood University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Marywood University reported that 86.4% of its $114.6 million in expenses went to program services, 12.8% to management and general and 0.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Marywood University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Marywood University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $401,852, for the role of Vice President of Finance & Administration (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Marywood University get its money?
Of $119.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 9.9% came from contributions and grants (including 2.4% from government grants) and 86.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Marywood University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 24-0795453 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631279349302458 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202530489349300438 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202430469349301128 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300839349300225 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241249349301944 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131349349305203 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 24-0795453: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.