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Mount Marty University

The institution is a private, catholic university of higher learning.

Education Yankton, SD EIN: 460283336 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Mount Marty University

South Dakota's Catholic University. Awareness of God, Community, Hospitality, & Lifelong Learning.

Founded
Headquarters
Yankton, SD
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Mission

The institution is a private, catholic university of higher learning.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.72%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Mount Marty University with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1936, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mount Marty University is a registered education nonprofit based in Yankton, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1936 and has been operating for 90 years. Its EIN is 460283336. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $38M in annual revenue. 133 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mount Marty University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460283336. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Mount Marty University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Mount Marty University is located in Yankton, SD, United States. The organization was established in 1936 and has been active for 90 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mount Marty University has $38M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mount Marty University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $38M in annual revenue. The organization has 133 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mount Marty University. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mount Marty University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

South Dakota's Catholic University. Awareness of God, Community, Hospitality, & Lifelong Learning. Mount Marty University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1936.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $38M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mount Marty University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 460283336, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
543

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

LO
Lori R•••
CFO, VP-Finance/Adminstration

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Mount Marty Honors Graduates from Yankton and Watertown Campuses - mykxlg.com
Jun 2026
www.mykxlg.com
With big javelin season, Mitchell native Kellan Odell enjoying breakout freshman campaign at Mount Marty - Mitchell Repu
May 2026
www.mitchellrepublic.com
No. 22 Baseball Sweeps Mount Marty (S.D.) Friday Afternoon in Viera - Keiser University Athletics
Mar 2026
kuseahawks.com
New Mount Marty President Gives $100,000 Towards Future Residence Hall - yankton.net
Jan 2026
www.yankton.net
Form filed
$37.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
West Valley senior Mary Stordahl signs with Mount Marty University for soccer - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Dec 2025
www.newsminer.com
Mount Marty University Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List | State News | mykxlg.com - mykxlg.com
Dec 2025
www.mykxlg.com
Mount Marty University welcomes new president - KCAU 9 News
Oct 2025
www.kcau9.com
Mount Marty University announces new president - Dakota News Now
Oct 2025
www.dakotanewsnow.com
Mount Marty University announces new president - KTIV
Oct 2025
www.ktiv.com
Form filed
$34.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Avera and Mount Marty University Announce New Partnership for Nursing Education, the Avera Nursing Advantage - Avera Hea
Oct 2024
www.avera.org
Form filed
$40.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$32.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$28.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 133 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 133 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1936
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mount Marty University

What is Mount Marty University?
Mount Marty University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Yankton, United States. South Dakota's Catholic University. Awareness of God, Community, Hospitality, & Lifelong Learning.
When was Mount Marty University founded?
Mount Marty University was founded in 1936.
Who leads Mount Marty University?
Lori Read serves as CFO, VP-Finance/Adminstration.
Where is Mount Marty University located?
Headquartered in Yankton, SD, United States.
What is Mount Marty University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mount Marty University trustworthy?
Mount Marty University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mount Marty University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 460283336.
What is Mount Marty University's website?
http://www.mountmarty.edu