Marymount University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
71% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Marymount University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1961, with $127,459,745 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 71% of spending to programs.
2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, 22207 EIN 54-0573801 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2023)
$127.5M
▲ 4.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$134.7M
Net assets
$88.0M
Employees
1,399
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating71% to programs · $17 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 Marymount University: 71% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -6% 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 Marymount University: 8 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 Marymount University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Marymount University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o. founded in 1950, marymount university is an independent, comprehensive catholic university offering a full range of graduate and undergraduate courses and degree programs for students of all ages through its main campus, its ballston campus, and through outreach activities in virginia.
What they do
Scholarship allowances - provide opportunities for those who would not be able to complete their college education without financial assistance.
Auxiliary services - provides housing, food and health services to residential students.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $100.2M (FY2013) to $127.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $170.0MNet assets $88.0M
Operating margin
-5.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$258.0M
Total liabilities
$170.0M
Net assets
$88.0M
Salaries & benefits
$49.6M
37% of expenses
Board members
30
29 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,459,745▲4.6% | $134,655,989▲2.1% | $87,966,007▼6.0% | $258,014,016▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $121,847,866▼2.7% | $131,934,319▲3.7% | $93,570,239▼10.7% | $257,604,589▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $125,244,917▲5.6% | $127,177,671▲12.0% | $104,818,030▼9.2% | $259,324,129▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $118,614,940▼0.6% | $113,589,180▼3.5% | $115,408,156▲11.7% | $272,414,108▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $119,338,941▲4.9% | $117,745,717▼8.0% | $103,277,013▼0.1% | $263,640,708▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $113,814,342▼3.4% | $127,999,474▲11.5% | $103,385,359▼11.8% | $270,985,118▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $117,803,453▲3.8% | $114,785,529▲8.3% | $117,242,025▲3.1% | $286,319,557▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $113,507,438▲8.0% | $106,003,550▲4.6% | $113,689,079▲9.6% | $286,106,542▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $105,144,092▲9.8% | $101,318,784▲2.6% | $103,727,090▲1.8% | $280,084,944▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $95,736,532▼4.4% | $98,716,095▲5.2% | $101,935,049▼3.4% | $206,155,613▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $100,180,836 | $93,815,631▲0.8% | $105,480,297▲10.8% | $179,503,603▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $93,067,029▲9.5% | $95,200,436▲9.5% | $171,692,672▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $85,022,933▲7.2% | $86,952,599▲3.6% | $166,555,807▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $79,338,526▲10.2% | $83,922,847▲11.4% | $154,181,089▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $71,979,728 | $75,323,162 | $155,802,757 | 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: Dr Irma Becerra-fernandez — $504,448 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Irma Becerra-fernandez | President | 40 | $504,448 |
| Dr Hesham El-rewini | Provost and Senior Vice President | 40 | $317,445 |
| Barry Harte | Vice President and Treasurer | 40 | $295,643 |
| Dennis Slon | Vp of Advancement | 40 | $286,068 |
| Justin A Perillo | University General Counsel | 40 | $251,230 |
| Evan E Lipp | Vp of Enrollment Management | 40 | $219,925 |
| Carl Whitman | Vp and Cio | 40 | $198,434 |
| Dr Rita A Wong | Senior Research Consultant | 40 | $192,280 |
| Jonathan M Aberman | Dean | 40 | $187,217 |
| Colleen Ryan | Director, Admin Information Services | 40 | $178,158 |
| Jill Mccabe | Vp of Athletics and Student Life | 40 | $146,320 |
| Alexandra Kessler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Angela Diaz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carmelita Treacy | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Catherine Patten Rshm | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Clevie Youngblood Rshm | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Courtney Spaeth | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Dacquino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Edward H Bersoff | Board Member Until July 2023 | 1 | — |
| F Kevin Reynolds | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Keypath Education LLC | Online Program Management | $6,494,816 |
| Collaborative Solutions LLC | Enterprise Cloud Consulting | $1,200,000 |
| Attain Partners | Professional Consulting | $623,815 |
| Ruffalo Noel Levitz | Admission Consultant | $615,290 |
| Gqr Global Markets | It Consulting | $560,731 |
Grants received · $2.5M total
39 grants to Marymount University totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For nursing and allied health scholarships. | 2024 | $440,640 |
| American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | See part iv | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For nursing and allied health scholarships. | 2023 | $440,640 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $13,650 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For nursing and allied health scholarships. | 2022 | $408,000 |
| Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc | Library support program | 2022 | $44,487 |
| Carequest Institute For Oral Health | The purpose of this grant is to support a research project examining how proximity to emergency department and other dental care locations impacts the utilization of the emergency department for non-traumatic dental conditions across the state of maryland. | 2022 | $30,493 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $29,744 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $13,450 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $5,850 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marymount University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Marymount University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-0573801, based in Arlington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Marymount University's EIN?
- Marymount University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-0573801.
- How much revenue does Marymount University report?
- Marymount University reported $127,459,745 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Marymount University's spending goes to programs?
- Marymount University spends about 71% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Marymount University have?
- CharityIndex grades Marymount University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Marymount University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Marymount University's latest Form 990 is $504,448, paid to Dr Irma Becerra-fernandez (President).
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Data for Marymount University (EIN 54-0573801) 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.