Marietta College
81% goes to programs $22 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Marietta College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marietta, Ohio, registered in 1940, with $65,899,262 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
215 5th St, Marietta, OH, 45750 EIN 31-4379584 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2023)
$65.9M
▼ 6.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$77.0M
Net assets
$142.6M
Employees
955
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $22 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Marietta College: 81% to programs · $22 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Marietta College: 22 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Marietta College: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Marietta College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Marietta college provides a strong foundation for a lifetime of leadership, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Contact & location
- Address
- 215 5th St, Marietta, OH, 45750
- City
- Marietta
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $67.4M (FY2013) to $65.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $45.7MNet assets $142.6M
Operating margin
-16.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$188.4M
Total liabilities
$45.7M
Net assets
$142.6M
Salaries & benefits
$26.6M
35% of expenses
Board members
23
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,899,262▼6.5% | $76,986,326▼1.2% | $142,636,963▼5.3% | $188,372,005▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $70,502,281▼3.3% | $77,912,569▼3.3% | $150,623,113▲0.3% | $196,984,188▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,919,846▼1.4% | $80,541,215▲4.3% | $150,144,229▼13.0% | $196,534,136▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,965,270▲14.6% | $77,230,790▲2.3% | $172,486,145▲10.8% | $223,346,579▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $64,529,910▼0.8% | $75,493,454▲5.7% | $155,630,718▼5.4% | $206,056,613▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $65,070,636▼3.2% | $71,447,837▲15.7% | $164,506,917▼2.9% | $204,252,783▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $67,233,742▲7.7% | $61,747,577▲6.5% | $169,434,102▲2.6% | $207,623,408▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,452,143▲3.0% | $57,968,821▼4.4% | $165,140,585▲6.1% | $204,745,491▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $60,617,484▼12.1% | $60,645,434▼4.1% | $155,633,977▼3.8% | $198,299,497▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $68,934,011▲2.3% | $63,267,685▼3.6% | $161,860,246▲0.8% | $207,685,599▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,389,426 | $65,608,497▲0.2% | $160,654,542▲7.8% | $209,755,655▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $65,445,167▲4.6% | $149,090,037▲7.1% | $203,425,068▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $62,592,692▲3.2% | $139,152,020▼1.2% | $198,678,542▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,671,364▲4.6% | $140,901,124▲7.8% | $200,546,749▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $57,989,406 | $130,719,185 | $168,305,855 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: William Ruud — $426,821 (0.55% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ruud | President (end 6/30/23) | 40 | $426,821 |
| Margaret Drugovich | President | 40 | $200,931 |
| Joshua Jacobs | Vice President of Advancement | 40 | $184,987 |
| Jeffrey Welch End 103123 | Treasurer and Vice President, Finance and Administration | 40 | $161,503 |
| Christina Gierhart | Director of Physician Assistant Program | 40 | $157,791 |
| Jonathan Vanderwal | Head Coach / Athletic Director | 40 | $128,107 |
| Richard Danford | Vice President For Student Life | 40 | $127,576 |
| John Grosel | Professor | 40 | $126,332 |
| Kathleen Dougherty | Provost and Dean of the Faculty | 40 | $120,319 |
| Mark Miller | Secretary / Professor / Associate Provost | 40 | $107,136 |
| Douglas Ankrom | Assistant Treasurer | 40 | $74,986 |
| Andrew Ferguson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian Brucken | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Clyde Wooten | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Danielle Cisler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Hill | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Diann Krivchenia | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Fred Bentley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| George Fenton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| James Fryfogle | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Eat'n Park Hospitality Group | Food Service | $3,345,151 |
| Eab | Contract Services | $906,796 |
| Pioneer Trails Inc | Contract Services | $296,222 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Technology Services | $237,718 |
| A Book Company LLC | Contract Services | $221,404 |
Grants received · $6.9M total
112 grants to Marietta College totaling $6.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2024 | $1,263,519 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Education/instruction | 2024 | $120,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $28,216 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,469 |
| American Physical Society | Sub awards | 2024 | $8,400 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2023 | $290,739 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $117,665 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $35,550 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $30,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $21,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marietta College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Marietta College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-4379584, based in Marietta, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Marietta College's EIN?
- Marietta College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-4379584.
- How much revenue does Marietta College report?
- Marietta College reported $65,899,262 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Marietta College's spending goes to programs?
- Marietta College spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Marietta College have?
- CharityIndex grades Marietta College B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Marietta College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Marietta College's latest Form 990 is $426,821, paid to William Ruud (President (end 6/30/23)).
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Data for Marietta College (EIN 31-4379584) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.