Marymount California University
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY IS A CATHOLIC INSTITUTION THAT WELCOMES STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS INTO A QUALITY, VALUES-BASED EDUCATION. WE FOSTER A STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO LEARNING THAT PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE PERSON. INSPIRED BY THE RELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART OF MARY, WE CHALLENGE OUR STUDENTS TO PURSUE LIVES OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY EMPOWERS ITS STUDENTS THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS PRINCIPLED THINKERS IN THE CATHOLIC LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION. WE PROMOTE AN OPEN AND WELCOMING CAMPUS THAT BUILDS SKILLS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. WE ASSIST STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR GOALS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. WE STRIVE TO GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO EMBODY THE VIRTUES OF INTEGRITY, RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY AND COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$52.6M
+9460.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
+800.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5.8M
+962.3% YoY
About Marymount California University
Based on IRS filings
Marymount California University is a nonprofit organization focused on Academics, based in PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $52.6M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $52,856,479 | $30,642,938 |
| Revenue | $1,603,987 | $38,977,537 | $23,775,828 |
| Expenses | $53,914,550 | $9,356,723 | $31,092,697 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,603,367 | $38,418,983 | $655,986 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marymount Education Foundation ($46,264,925), Marymount Education Foundation ($4,874,038), Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Western American Province ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARYMOUNT EDUCATION FOUNDATION ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS/PROGRAMS | $46,264,925 |
| MARYMOUNT EDUCATION FOUNDATION ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA | MEF RESERVE FUND TO PAY OBLIGATIONS OF MCU AFTER MCU'S DISSOLUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALL ASSETS TO MEF IN ACCORDANCE WITH A MCU MEF GRANT AGREEMENT. | $4,874,038 |
| RELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART OF MARY WESTERN AMERICAN PROVINCE MONTEBELLO, CA | SCHOOL AND MINISTRY EDUCATION | $1,000,000 |
| KALAMAZOO COLLEGE KALAMAZOO, MI | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE "HUBERT AND KATHERING PHELAN AND KATHLEEN PHELAN VOLLMER MERMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP" FUND. | $103,605 |
| LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FOR FILM, TV AND MEDIA STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS | $50,149 |
| THE STOTSENBERG PROJECT MURRIETA, CA | SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP OR OTHERWISE ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS | $109,269 |
| THE ORIGINS PROJECT FOUNDATION INC PHOENIX, AZ | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL LECTURES AND COURSES ON VARIOUOS ACADEMIC TOPICS, INCL. ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $44,439 |
| RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA | SUPPORT FINANCIAL AID TO UNDERRESOURCED FAMILIES FOR ATTENDANCE IN THE SUMMER MEDICAL ACADEMY THROUGH AND ENDOWMENT NAMED "THE DEBRA L. REED SUMMER MEDICAL ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND". | $105,963 |
| SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA | SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS | $29,597 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MARCOTTE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $236,548 |
| BRET JOHNSEN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RICK EDLER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SR ANTOINE-MARIE BAURIER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE SAYERS | CHAIR, ADMISSIONS, RETENTION, S.A. | 1 | — |
| DR SUE SOLDOFF | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER WARMUTH | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RANDY BOWERS | FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| FR MARK VILLANO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HON JOSE H GOMEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD ANDERSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $261,294 |
| KAREN THORDARSON | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $148,269 |
| MONTE SCHMEISER | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $124,616 |
| SUSAN AMALFITANO | HR/PAYROLL GENERALIST | 40 | $100,940 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marymount California University?
Marymount California University is a nonprofit organization focused on Academics, based in PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Marymount California University operate?
Marymount California University has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Michigan.
What size grants does Marymount California University award?
In 2024, Marymount California University awarded 9 grants totaling $52.6M — an average of about $5.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Marymount California University's EIN?
Marymount California University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2113260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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