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Mount Saint Marys University

AS A CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, MOUNT ST. MARY'S GRADUATES ETHICAL LEADERS WHO ARE INSPIRED BY A PASSION FOR LEARNING AND LEAD LIVES OF SIGNIFICANCE IN SERVICE TO GOD AND …

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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Mount Saint Marys University

Mount St. Mary’s University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with a satellite campus in Frederick. Offering more than 70 majors, minors and special programs for traditional undergraduate students, and 25 adult undergraduate and graduate level programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Emmitsburg, MD
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Mission

As a catholic university, mount st. Mary's graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to god and others.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (73%) 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 Saint Marys University with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1808, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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 Saint Marys University is a registered education nonprofit based in Emmitsburg, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1808 and has been operating for 218 years. Its EIN is 520591672. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $141M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Mount Saint Marys University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520591672. 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 Saint Marys University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% 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 Saint Marys University is located in Emmitsburg, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1808 and has been active for 218 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mount Saint Marys University has $141M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% 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 Saint Marys 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 major organization. It has $141M in annual revenue. The organization has 161 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mount Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

Mount St. Mary’s University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with a satellite campus in Frederick. Offering more than 70 majors, minors and special programs for traditional undergraduate students, and 25 adult undergraduate and graduate level programs. Mount Saint Marys University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1808.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $141M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mount Saint Marys University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mount Saint Marys University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520591672, 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
$100M-$1B
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,404

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

WI
William E D•••••
VP BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

LMU, Mount Saint Mary’s University Secure U.S. Patent for Novel Peptide Targeting Type 2 Diabetes - Loyola Marymount Uni
Mar 2026
newsroom.lmu.edu
Mount Saint Mary’s University Hosts the 2026 Bessie Bruington Burke Excellence in Teaching Awards - Los Angeles Sentinel
Jan 2026
lasentinel.net
California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute Launches the Holly J. Mitchell Girls Empowerment Leadership In
Nov 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Mount Saint Mary’s University Enhances Student Success Through New Partnership with Career Launch - Business Wire
Oct 2025
www.businesswire.com
Form filed
$141.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Whittier College Partners With Mount Saint Mary’s University for Nursing, Physical Therapy Programs - Whittier College
Nov 2024
www.whittier.edu
DeSales VP and Philadelphia Native Gerald Joyce Named President of Mount Saint Mary's University - CatholicPhilly
Jan 2024
catholicphilly.com
Mount Saint Mary's University | Look At This! - CBS News
Jan 2024
www.cbsnews.com
Form filed
$135.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$149.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Sports, Recreation and Wellness at Mount Saint Mary’s University - Campus Rec Magazine
Jun 2022
campusrecmag.com
Open Letter to Mike Bonin From Brentwood Homeowners Association Regarding Mount Saint Mary’s University ‘Wellness Pavili
Mar 2022
palisadesnews.com
Form filed
$126.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$110.2M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 161 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 161 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 · 1808
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mount Saint Marys University

What is Mount Saint Marys University?
Mount Saint Marys University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Emmitsburg, United States. Mount St. Mary’s University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with a satellite campus in Frederick. Offering more than 70 majors, minors and special programs for traditional undergraduate students, and 25 adult undergraduate and graduate level programs.
When was Mount Saint Marys University founded?
Mount Saint Marys University was founded in 1808.
Who leads Mount Saint Marys University?
William E Davies serves as VP BUSINESS AND FINANCE.
Where is Mount Saint Marys University located?
Headquartered in Emmitsburg, MD, United States.
What is Mount Saint Marys University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mount Saint Marys University trustworthy?
Mount Saint Marys University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Saint Marys University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 520591672.
What is Mount Saint Marys University's website?
https://www.msmary.edu