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Marymount Education Foundation

EIN 88-4077281 · Rllng Hls Est, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARYMOUNT EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDS EDUCATIONAL GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BEYOND THE COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AGE TO ACQUIRE A HIGHER LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SPECIALIZATION IN THEIR CHOSEN AREAS OF INTEREST WITHIN A FORMAL SCHOOL SETTING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS.

Income
$48.3 million
Spending
$599,887
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
1
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$189,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 99% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3400% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $327,305 spent. MARYMOUNT SCHOLARS PROGRAM: THE MARYMOUNT SCHOLARS PROGRAM, A CHARITABLE PROGRAM WITHIN THE MARYMOUNT EDUCATION FOUNDATION, CARRIES ON MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY'S ("MCU") MISSION OF TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION BY AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY TO FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS. THE MARYMOUNT SCHOLARS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT ALIGN WITH MCU'S TRADITION AND VALUES THAT ARE ROOTED IN CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION, INCLUDING: A COMMITMENT TO EDUCATING THE WHOLE PERSON; A PERSONAL, COMMUNAL, AND ETHICS-BASED APPROACH TO LEARNING; RECOGNITION OF THE HARMONY OF FAITH AND REASON; OPENNESS TO ALL BACKGROUNDS AND FAITHS; IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATIVE KNOWLEDGE; COMMITMENT TO THE DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL; AND CONCERN FOR WIDER ISSUES OF JUSTICE IN SOCIETY. LIKE AT MCU, THE MARYMOUNT SCHOLARS PROGRAM SEEKS TO ASSIST HIGH POTENTIAL STUDENTS FROM LOWER SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS IN THE 2.7-3.3 GPA RANGE BY OFFERING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, PERSONAL ATTENTION, AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP.
  2. EDUCATIONAL GRANTS: MEF WILL SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ACCESS, DEGREE ATTAINMENT, AND A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT YET DEFINED AND IS NOT YET ACTIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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