MARIAN UNIVERSITY IS A CATHOLIC APPLIED LIBERAL ARTS COMMUNITY THAT WELCOMES DIVERSE SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS SPONSORED BY THE CONGREGATION OF SISTERS OF ST AGNES. MARIAN UNIVERSITY ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION OF THE WHOLE PERSON. WE EMBRACE JUSTICE AND COMPASSION AND TRANSFORM LIVES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE FIVE CORE VALUES OF MARIAN UNIVERSITY INSPIRE EVERYTHING WE DO AT MARIAN UNIVERSITY - IN THE CLASSROOM, IN ACTIVITIES, IN SERVICE TO OTHERS AND IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER. COMMUNITY - RESPECTING OUR DIVERSITY AS INDIVIDUALS, WE ENCOURAGE, CHALLENGE AND NURTURE ONE ANOTHER, JOINING TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH OUR SHARED MISSION AND VISION. LEARNING - WE ENGAGE IN A COLLABORATIVE LIFELONG PROCESS OF SEEKING TRUTH AND APPROPRIATING KNOWLEDGE AND VALUES TO TRANSFORM THE INDIVIDUAL, OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD SERVICE THROUGH ACTIVE SERVICE AND MINISTRY. WE SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND SEEK TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin.
- Base
- $262k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $698
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Thru June 2024 75th to 90th percentile | $262k | — | — | $698 | $263k $291k |
VP of Enrollment Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $145k $160k |
Associate Dean Nursing Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $157k |
AVP of Academic Affairs Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $139k |
VP of Student Life Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $124k $137k |
Associate Professor Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $108k $119k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 16%
from 2022
From $227k in 2022 to $263k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 1%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC received $263,194 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC reported $38.6M in total revenue and $38.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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