Delaware State University
Delaware State University is a public charity based in Dover, Delaware. Founded in 1891, it is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution and historically Black college offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Its research spans areas including agriculture, natural resources, food science, biomedical research, and health disparities.
Delaware State University at a glance
In short: Delaware State University gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $117K), mostly in Delaware. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,288,888
- -61.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -47.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $117,172
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,649
- Total assets
- $529,571,484
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delaware State University
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 857-6200
Website: https://desu.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delaware State University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Delaware ($480K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 62 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware (70%), Illinois (13%), Washington, D.C. (9%), West Virginia (3%), and Missouri (2%). The listed grants also include recipients in North Carolina, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Delaware State University open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $236K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $166K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $597K (2019) to $8.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Education | $479,778 |
| Wilmington University Wilmington, DE | Education | $388,990 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Education | $165,930 |
| Potomac College LLC DBA University of the Potomac Washington, DC | Education | $111,431 |
| West Virginia State University Research and Development Corp Institute, WV | Education | $41,636 |
| Delaware Technical & Community College Wilmington, DE | Education | $33,649 |
| Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | Education | $24,803 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | Education | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Education | $11,286 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Education | $9,035 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529,571,484 | $275,459,558 | $273,433,946 | $1,288,888 | 11 | $1,536,499 |
| 2024 | $529,901,096 | $266,316,190 | $255,334,460 | $3,324,169 | 21 | $2,088,676 |
| 2023 | $512,212,979 | $250,363,927 | $249,770,271 | $1,720,872 | 18 | $1,585,941 |
| 2022 | $547,430,681 | $245,074,854 | $215,791,173 | $1,948,540 | 5 | $423,969 |
| 2021 | $471,247,109 | $212,915,533 | $202,623,272 | $8,303,343 | 7 | $635,717 |
| 2020 | $387,106,418 | $186,257,288 | $174,109,099 | $1,497,902 | 8 | $349,735 |
| 2019 | $292,267,884 | $170,619,816 | $171,742,625 | $597,357 | 5 | $-1,421,586 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The university’s stated mission is to offer access and opportunity to diverse populations from Delaware, the nation, and the world, and to integrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. Its mission also emphasizes advancing science, technology, liberal arts, and the professions, and preparing leaders who contribute to sustainability and economic development.
The university describes research activity in agricultural and natural resources sciences, food and nutrition, biomedical research, and health disparities. Its website also describes support for clinical and translational research and community-engaged research. Its 2025 itemized grants were all designated for education. Among the supported organizations, Northwestern University describes its mission as combining excellent teaching, innovative research, and student growth; West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation says it supports research and economic development consistent with West Virginia State University’s educational mission; and Drexel University describes its mission as preparing students for professional and civic lives and applying its expertise to societal problems.
Grantmaking
Delaware State University reported 11 grants totaling $1,288,888 in filing year 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $7,350 to $479,778, with a median of $33,649. The largest awards were $479,778 to the University of Delaware and $388,990 to Wilmington University, both for education. Other awards included $165,930 to Northwestern University, $111,431 to the University of the Potomac, and $41,636 to West Virginia State University Research and Development Corporation; each was also listed for education.
The university’s filing narrative says entity grantees must provide reports explaining how funds were used. The supplied materials do not describe a process or materials for outside applicants seeking grants. The university’s Summer Research Support Program, described on its website, offered eligible full-time DSU faculty members up to two months of summer salary for research or scholarly activity; it is support for the university’s own faculty, not an outside grant program. Its application deadline of April 2, 2024 was a past deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Antione Allen as president; Irene Chapman-Hawkins as executive vice president; Anas Ben Addi as senior vice president of finance and CFO; Michael Casson and Gwendoyln Scott-Jones as deans; Stacy Downing as vice president of strategic initiatives; Youngsik Kwak as professor; Lakresha Moultrie as vice president and general counsel; Leotha Hull as head football coach; and Antonio Boyle as vice president of strategic enrollment.
Delaware State University is led by Antione Allen, President on every filing since 2023; 30 of 48 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Antione Allen
President
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$662K (2023) → $561K (2025)
Leroy A. Tice Esq.
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilma Mishoe
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$356K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Alecia Shields
Director Athletics
Director of Athletics → Director Athletics, 2025
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$188K (2023) → $183K (2025)
Bernadette Dorsey Whatley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Stewart
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ridgeway
Trustee
Board Vice Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Carney
Ex-Officio Trustee
Trustee → Ex-Officio Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Rossi
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Collick
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee - Joined Jul, 2024
Trustee - Joined Jul → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Collins
Trustee
Trustee - Joined Mar → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Nevin
Trustee
Trustee - Joined Mar → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Saunders
Trustee
Trustee - Joined Nov → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Purzycki
Trustee
Trustee - Joined Jun → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Hall-Long
Ex-Officio Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Meyer
Ex-Officio Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tetra S. Shockley Esq.
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akash Dania
Professor
Associate Professor → Professor, 2024
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$162K (2019) → $173K (2025)
Irene Chapman-Hawkins
Executive Vice President
Vice President for Human Resources → Chief Administrative Officer, 2023
Chief Administrative Officer → Executive Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $272K (2025)
Lakresha Moultrie
Vice President & General Counsel
Legal → Vice President & General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$154K (2019) → $227K (2025)
Michael Casson
Dean
Dean College of Business → Professor, 2020
Professor → Dean, 2023
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$222K (2019) → $276K (2025)
Stacy Downing
Vice President Strategic Initiatives
Vice President for Student Affairs → Vice President Strategic Initiatives, 2023
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$203K (2019) → $238K (2025)
Vita Pickrum
Vice President Institutional Advancement
Vice President Advancement → Vice President Inst Advancement, 2023
Vice President Inst Advancement → Vice President Institutional Advancement, 2024
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$188K (2019) → $199K (2025)
Youngsik Kwak
Professor
Associate Dean Business → Professor, 2023
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$185K (2019) → $228K (2025)
Cleon Cauley
Senior Vice President & COO
Chief Operating Officer → Senior Vice President & COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $233K (2025)
Darrell McMillon
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Anas Ben Addi
Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO
Vice President of Finance & CFO → Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$175K (2022) → $258K (2025)
Antonio Boyle
Vice President Strategic Enrollment
Vice President for Strategic Enrollment → Vice President Strategic Enrollment, 2023
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$235K (2022) → $214K (2025)
Clytrice Watson
Associate Provost
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$166K (2022) → $155K (2025)
Saundra Delauder
Provost & Vice President Academic Affairs
Provost & Chief Academic Officer → Provost & Vice President Academic Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$262K (2022) → $212K (2025)
Bernard Pratt
Associate Vice President
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $171K (2025)
Cherese Winstead
Dean
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$167K (2023) → $167K (2025)
Fengshan Liu
Associate Vice President for International Affairs
Associate Vice President International Affairs → Associate Vice President for International Affairs, 2025
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$192K (2023) → $169K (2025)
Francine Edwards
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $170K (2025)
Gwendoyln Scott-Jones
Dean
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$227K (2023) → $199K (2025)
Jackie Griffith
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $191K (2025)
Emily Williams
Vice Provost
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$126K (2024) → $115K (2025)
Leotha Hull
Head Football Coach
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$216K (2024) → $214K (2025)
Patrice Gilliam-Johnson
Chief Admintr Dsu Rvrfrnt & Dean
Chief Admintr Dsu Riverfront & Dean → Chief Admintr Dsu Rvrfrnt & Dean, 2025
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
$161K (2024) → $179K (2025)
Dae Kim
Professor
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$188K (2025)
Daniel Thompson
Assistant Vice President of Finance & Controller
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$198K (2025)
Donald Baynard
Chief of Police
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$155K (2025)
James Overton
Vice President Stud Affrs & Suprintdnt Police
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$177K (2025)
Melissa Harrington
Associate Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$180K (2025)
Shelley Rouser
Associate Professor
New on the 2025 filing
60 hrs/week
$194K (2025)
Debbie Harrington
Board Vice Chair
Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Allen Jr.
Board Vice Chair
Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Griffiths
Board Vice Chair
Trustee → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Devona E. Williams (2019–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Margie Lopez Waite (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael N. Castle (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Roderick Milstead (2019–2024) — Head Football Coach - Left Jan
- Former: Bobbie Cummings (2024) — Chief of Police
- Former: Hacene Boukari (2024) — Associate Dean for Research
- Former: Harold Stafford (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lois M. Hobbs (2019–2023) — Trustee to Jan
- Former: Esthelda R. Parker (2022–2023) — Trustee to Dec
- Former: Marsha Horton (2023) — Special Assistant to Vice President
- Former: Raymond Tutu (2023) — Professor
- Former: Terry Parker Jeffries (2023) — Assistant Dean
- Former: Antoine Allen (2019–2022) — President
- Former: David Gines (2019–2022) — Athletic Director to Jul
- Former: Dyremple Marsh (2019–2022) — Academic Dean to Jul
- Former: Jack Markell (2019–2022) — Trustee to Dec
- Former: Steven Newton (2019–2022) — Professor
- Former: Robert Schrof (2022) — Internal Auditor
- Former: Antoino Boyle (2019–2021) — Vice President for Strategic Enrollment
- Former: Rob Schrof (2019–2021) — Internal Auditor
- Former: Saundra De Lauder (2019–2021) — Associate Provost
- Former: Herman Wood (2020–2021) — Associate Vice President
- Former: Eric Skeeters (2019) — Head Coach
- Former: Esthelda Parker Selby (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $561K, to Antione Allen (President). 30 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delaware State University
How much does Delaware State University give each year?
Delaware State University gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 21 grants.
What is Delaware State University's typical grant size?
Delaware State University's median grant in 2025 was $33,649, and its average grant was $117,172, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delaware State University that year got $18K on average.
Where does Delaware State University give grants?
Delaware State University gives mostly in Delaware: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (2 grants).
Does Delaware State University give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Delaware State University's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (11 grants).
Who are Delaware State University's largest grantees?
Delaware State University's largest 2025 grantees include University of Delaware ($479,778), Wilmington University ($388,990) and Northwestern University ($165,930), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Delaware State University?
Delaware State University reported $529.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $275.5M.
What does Delaware State University fund?
The university’s stated mission is to offer access and opportunity to diverse populations from Delaware, the nation, and the world, and to integrate excellence in teaching, research, and service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delaware State University?
Delaware State University has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check desu.edu for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Delaware State University's EIN?
Delaware State University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0305893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Delaware State University funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/delaware-state-university-morg_182d967a8ad849fe9f6f5848fad349f1
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