Mount Saint Marys University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1946, with $158,240,809 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$158.2M
▲ 34.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$140.7M
Net assets
$303.9M
Employees
1,690
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 Mount Saint Marys University: 85% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Mount Saint Marys University: 26 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Mount Saint Marys University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Mount Saint Marys University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mount saint mary's university, is a california nonprofit public benefits corporation founded by the sisters of st. joseph of carondelet (provincialate), a religious community of the roman catholic church. the university was founded in 1925 by sisters of st. joseph and has operated continuously since that date. the objective of mount saint mary's university as a nonprofit educational institution is service. the university has devoted itself to excellence in liberal arts and sciences and grants degrees in associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctor programs, with a special focus on the education of women for leadership positions in our society.
Auxiliary enterprises: mount saint mary's university auxiliary enterprises are comprised of residence and dining halls, and parking facilities. during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2024, residence hall occupancy was approximately 563 students.
Revenue grew from $118.8M (FY2013) to $158.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$379.9M
Total liabilities
$76.0M
Net assets
$303.9M
Salaries & benefits
$59.6M
42% of expenses
Board members
22
21 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,240,809▲34.4% | $140,693,174▲2.1% | $303,902,864▲7.2% | $379,869,622▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,759,596▼9.5% | $137,865,558▲6.5% | $283,512,065▼3.4% | $358,464,019▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $130,067,824▼6.9% | $129,510,260▲8.5% | $293,597,240▼7.0% | $362,396,132▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $139,765,080▲16.0% | $119,348,968▼1.7% | $315,730,623▲22.1% | $390,130,378▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $120,464,265▼5.7% | $121,385,363▼0.8% | $258,560,000▼0.2% | $325,045,397▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $127,786,837▼2.3% | $122,358,006▼0.9% | $259,196,286▲2.8% | $326,775,085▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $130,758,542▼1.2% | $123,476,042▲1.1% | $252,123,963▲4.1% | $266,358,613▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $132,340,631▲8.8% | $122,180,324▲3.8% | $242,307,311▲9.0% | $256,071,836▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $121,610,030▲2.4% | $117,739,081▲12.6% | $222,254,226▲2.9% | $236,854,548▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $118,764,358 | $104,597,544▲14.2% | $215,920,585▲10.3% | $234,039,398▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $91,617,080▲8.3% | $195,674,132▲10.4% | $211,188,008▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $84,633,862▲4.5% | $177,181,658▲1.5% | $192,249,022▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $80,977,971▲16.1% | $174,489,763▲14.2% | $190,871,524▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $69,765,070 | $152,750,413 | $165,224,611 | 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.
Highest-paid: Ann Mcelaney-johnson — $514,201 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Mcelaney-johnson | President | 40 | $514,201 |
| Stephanie Cubba | Vp Institutional Advancement | 40 | $281,645 |
| Linda Mcmurdock | Vp Student Affairs | 40 | $241,158 |
| Susan Dileno | Vp Enrollment Management | 40 | $240,564 |
| Andrew Loccisano | Interim Vp of Admin & Finance | 40 | $232,856 |
| Krishauna Hines-gaither | Vp Equity, Diversity, & Justice | 40 | $227,618 |
| Daniel Prosterman | Interim Provost | 40 | $218,294 |
| Mike Cassar | Chief Information Officer - Outgoing | 40 | $214,448 |
| Suzanne Williams | Dean of Weekend College | 40 | $197,454 |
| Debra Martin | Corp Treasurer/vp Admin & Fin | 0 | $190,147 |
| Deborah Lowe | Department Chair | 40 | $175,790 |
| Dean Kilgour | Avp of Enrollment | 40 | $174,557 |
| Adam Kaplan | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $170,573 |
| Lucille Garcia | Secretary of the Corporation | 40 | $154,818 |
| Joy Brathwaite | Corp Treasurer/vp Admin & Fin | 40 | $28,103 |
| Alejandra Ceja | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alison D Sowden | Board Secretary/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Barbara Ann Usher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Elena M Bove | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Joan Otomo-corgel | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal Security Services | Security Staffing | $1,439,276 |
| Ellucian Company | Computer Software | $1,089,064 |
| Luis Gonzalez DBA Luis Plumbing | Plumbing Services | $1,028,621 |
| Manatt Phelps & Phillips | Legal | $982,901 |
| Ag General Contractor Inc | Repair and Maintenance | $937,830 |
69 grants to Mount Saint Marys University totaling $19.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Mount Saint Marys University (EIN 95-1641455) 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.