Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc
The museum is an educational corporation formed to ignite a life-long passion for exploring, discovering, and valuing nature and science.
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc at a glance
In short: Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,545
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,545
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,545
- Total assets
- $29,587,265
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Miami ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $155K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Subrecipient of National Science Foundation Grant | $29,545 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,587,265 | $2,569,200 | $3,905,710 | $29,545 | 1 | $709,637 |
| 2023 | $30,156,953 | $2,967,313 | $3,684,316 | $64,994 | 2 | $365,156 |
| 2022 | $29,399,998 | $2,364,916 | $3,177,636 | $155,486 | 2 | $447,322 |
| 2021 | $34,238,280 | $3,600,840 | $2,001,921 | — | — | $650,752 |
| 2020 | $30,767,783 | $2,527,109 | $2,081,872 | — | — | $390,882 |
About Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc
Based on IRS filings
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc is a public charity, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $710K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc is led by William H. Spruance, Executive Director & Trustee Liaison on every filing since 2020; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William H. Spruance
Executive Director & Trustee Liaison
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Eda Montgomery PhD
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alok Patel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Rusenko CPA
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward T. Novak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian R. McConnel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel I. Hyland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy B. Weymouth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Doherty PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Ls Burnaford Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Ratsep
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Brokaw PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Bradford Du Pont Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fabrice Veron PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kmiec
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myoshi C. Aubain
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George B. Trammell
Treasurer
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Larson
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard F. Cairns
Vice President
President → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Amanda K. Konyk Esq. (2020–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: John J. Kirby CPA (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kurt M. Heyman Esq. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald F. Logue Cpa Ctfa (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Thomas A. Uebler Esq. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: E. Bradford Dupont Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Benjamin J. Ledyard JD (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Estella Atekwana PhD (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jonathan Schoolar (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to William H Spruance (Exec. DIR.,TRUSTEE Liaison).
Frequently asked questions about Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc
How much does Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc give each year?
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 2 grants.
How large is Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc?
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc reported $29.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
Where does Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc operate?
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida.
What is Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc's EIN?
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0083535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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