Saint Marys University
81% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Saint Marys University is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 2018, with $121,844,886 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
Halifax Nova Scotia B3h 3c3, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-1358092 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$121.8M
▼ 6.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$129.8M
Net assets
$167.1M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $3 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 Saint Marys University: 81% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · -7% 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 Saint Marys University: 15 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Saint Marys University: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B 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 Saint Marys University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Offer undergraduate, graduate, & continuing education programs; (continued on schedule o)to engage in research & disseminate its results; & to serve the local & international communities.
What they do
Research: the research mission of smu is to engage in research that applies to, and is valued by, communities from around the corner to around the world. our mission also involves cultivating intellectual curiosity and creativity within our faculty and students.
Smu believes living in a residence community provides students with opportunities for learning and growth that are equally as valuable as those available to them in the classroom. as such, residence at smu has been designed to reflect a commitment to the holistic development and personal growth of our residence community students. smu strives to ensure that the residence community follows an approach based on professional best practices, as well as the interests and developmental needs of students.
Smu provides a wide range of other services related to its core mission of post secondary education, research and outreach including athletics& recreation, dining services, campus bookstore, and conferences.
Contact & location
- Address
- Halifax Nova Scotia B3h 3c3, Canada, 00000
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- State
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- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $114.9M (FY2017) to $121.8M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $58.8MNet assets $167.1M
Operating margin
-6.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$225.9M
Total liabilities
$58.8M
Net assets
$167.1M
Salaries & benefits
$77.7M
60% of expenses
Board members
35
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,844,886▼6.2% | $129,808,036▼2.6% | $167,124,813▼7.6% | $225,935,227▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $129,884,918▼13.4% | $133,327,438▼1.0% | $180,948,946▼1.9% | $247,836,604▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,964,159▲14.0% | $134,636,477▲3.1% | $184,369,547▼0.9% | $261,399,718▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $131,512,488▲15.3% | $130,580,084▲21.7% | $185,967,263▲1.1% | $246,064,636▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,015,364▼0.8% | $107,295,693▼2.7% | $183,872,820▲25.6% | $229,275,385▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $114,916,051 | $110,255,073 | $146,363,565 | $203,587,516 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Dr Robert Summerby-murray — $262,074 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Robert Summerby-murray | President and Vice-chancellor | 41 | $262,074 |
| Ms Erin Sargeant Greenwood | Vp, Advancement | 40 | $195,588 |
| Dr Madine Vanderplaat | Vp, Academic & Res. | 40 | $184,228 |
| Dr Pawan Lingras | Professor | 40 | $183,244 |
| Dr Mohammad Rahaman | Professor | 40 | $180,542 |
| Mr E Kevin Kelloway | Research Chair | 40 | $178,128 |
| Dr Samuel Veres | Dean of Science/professor | 40 | $171,803 |
| Dr Xiaoou Zhang | Professor | 40 | $169,358 |
| Dr Adam Sarty | Assoc. Vp, Research & Dean Fgsr | 40 | $167,276 |
| Dr Mary Ingraham | Dean of Arts | 40 | $163,275 |
| Dr Gordon Fullerton | Assistant Professor | 40 | $161,608 |
| Mr Todd Williams | Interim Vp Finance & Admin. | 40 | $161,299 |
| Dr Antony Charles | Governor; Professor | 41 | $154,432 |
| Dr Steven Smith | Former Key Employee; Professor | 40 | $152,533 |
| Dr Margaret Macdonald | Former Key Employee; Professor | 40 | $143,722 |
| Dr Mohamed Drira | Governor; Professor | 41 | $143,155 |
| Dr Ather Akbari | Governor; Professor | 41 | $134,278 |
| Mr Malcom Butler | Former Officer; Professor | 40 | $129,272 |
| Mr Robert Singer | Former Governor; Professor | 40 | $126,893 |
| Mr Margaret Mckee | Former Governor; Professor | 40 | $118,781 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark Canada Ltd | Dining Services | $3,225,645 |
| Ellucian Tech Canada Ulc | Software Maintenance & Support | $1,347,471 |
| Cbwes Inc | Professional Services | $1,024,290 |
| Canadian Research Knowledge Net | Library Acquisitions & Services | $590,523 |
| Able Electric Limited | Electrical Contractor | $585,419 |
Grants made · $13K in FY2020
2 grants totaling $13K in FY2020. All grants made by Saint Marys University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusive Post Secondary Education (ipse) | Masters interns | $6,629 |
| Inclusive Post Secondary Education (ipse) | Masters interns | $6,629 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Saint Marys University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Saint Marys University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-1358092. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Saint Marys University's EIN?
- Saint Marys University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-1358092.
- How much revenue does Saint Marys University report?
- Saint Marys University reported $121,844,886 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Saint Marys University's spending goes to programs?
- Saint Marys University spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Saint Marys University have?
- CharityIndex grades Saint Marys University B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Saint Marys University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Saint Marys University's latest Form 990 is $262,074, paid to Dr Robert Summerby-murray (President and Vice-chancellor).
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Data for Saint Marys University (EIN 98-1358092) 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.