St Mary's University
St Mary's University reported $191.5 million in revenue and $176.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.64 went to program services, $11.59 to management and general costs and $1.77 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 69.6% of the total. Government grants made up 8.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $902,750 (President). 139 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 26% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $177MFor 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 May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $191M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$7.15 $14M
- Government grants$8.05 $15M
- Program service revenue$69.57 $133M
- Investment income$15.23 $29M
Other revenue was negative: −$8,129. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 15.2% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 8.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 69.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $902,750 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.51% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 139 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 25.3 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 30 of 31 | 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, academic support, research and student scholarships: st. Marys university is committed to academic excellence and student outcomes. Academic achievement, sense of community and holistic learning are part of what sets a st. Marys education apart. With an enrollment of 3,267 students, the 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio enables students to receive personalized attention; the university has approximately 75 undergraduate, graduate and law programs featuring 3 doctorial degrees, 5 law programs, 14 graduate certificate options and 5 undergraduate certificate options
Student and community service programs: st. Marys university provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills in student academic, social and professional organizations. Students may also participate in civic engagement activities and service to others through community outreach. Facilities include spaces for study and recreation
Auxiliary enterprises: st. Marys university offers 13 residence halls that provide a wide variety of communities. Each hall serves a different type of student community and provides a variety of programs and spaces for students to study, be active, and relax. Students who live on campus are more likely to complete their degrees, are more involved in campus life, have a better self-image, achieve higher grades, and are more satisfied with their college experience. Auxiliary enterprises also include six campus dining venues and a bookstore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Former, 40.0 hrs/week | $876,937 | $0 | $25,813 | $902,750 |
| Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $347,753 | $0 | $50,105 | $397,858 |
| Dean, Law School Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $345,806 | $0 | $41,874 | $387,680 |
| President Director/trustee, officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $336,445 | $0 | $22,411 | $358,856 |
| Dean, Business School Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $294,208 | $0 | $44,558 | $338,766 |
| Professor Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $259,012 | $0 | $52,055 | $311,067 |
| Vice President, Administration & Finance Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $259,634 | $0 | $32,456 | $292,090 |
| Professor Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $247,670 | $0 | $43,484 | $291,154 |
139 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from St Mary's University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $3.1M (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–1b31 · 30 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 11aNo
- 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 51,976
- Volunteers Part I, line 636
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SpawGlass Contractors Inc Construction Services | $11,394,590 |
| ARAMARK Food Service | $5,347,485 |
| ENCOURA LLC Advertising services | $574,499 |
| EAB Consulting Services | $431,331 |
| Ernst & Young LLP Audit & Tax services | $424,768 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 36 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
30 private foundations reported grants to St Mary's University totaling $1.3M 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 St Mary's University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, St Mary's University reported that 86.6% of its $176.8 million in expenses went to program services, 11.6% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does St Mary's University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation St Mary's University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $902,750, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does St Mary's University get its money?
Of $191.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 15.2% came from contributions and grants (including 8.1% from government grants) and 69.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is St Mary's University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 74-1143128 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 May 31, 2025, object 202601009349300915 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202500979349301525 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202410999349301611 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202340969349300024 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202230849349300523 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202140539349300109 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 74-1143128: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.