Delmarva Education Association
Delmarva Education Association is a public charity that owns and operates broadcast radio stations providing educational, informational, religious, and entertainment programming. Its 2024 filing lists its location as Winston Salem, North Carolina, and states that it was formed in 2003.
Delmarva Education Association at a glance
In short: Delmarva Education Association gave $358K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Kansas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $358,260
- -52.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,826
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,850
- Total assets
- $6,307,363
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delmarva Education Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 3780 Will Scarlet Road, Winston Salem, NC 27104
Phone: (336) 765-7438
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delmarva Education Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prepare International ($132K). Together the top 10 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 88 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Kansas (43%) and North Carolina (39%), followed by Pennsylvania (5%) and South Carolina (3%). The filing also lists a 4% share for an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Delmarva Education Association open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $358K (2024) to $749K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare International Clemmons, NC | — | $132,353 |
| Caritas Foundation Intl Assaria, KS | — | $77,745 |
| Christian Association of Yout Wichita, KS | — | $77,500 |
| Abwe New Cumberland, PA | — | $18,862 |
| Liberty Church | — | $13,200 |
| Bob Jones University Greenville, SC | — | $10,500 |
| North American Missions Board Atlanta, GA | — | $7,700 |
| Calvary Baptist Church Winston-Salem, NC | — | $7,000 |
| New Canaan Society Inc New York, NY | — | $7,000 |
| Baptist Missions to Forgotten Jacksonville, FL | — | $6,400 |
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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 | $6,307,363 | $1,478,212 | $2,345,824 | $358,260 | 10 | $324,893 |
| 2023 | $6,846,163 | $2,350,402 | $3,183,174 | $749,231 | 16 | $895,564 |
| 2022 | $6,088,425 | $1,705,190 | $2,591,862 | $732,664 | 23 | $161,739 |
| 2021 | $5,020,247 | $1,456,541 | $2,244,175 | $462,338 | 21 | $35,181 |
| 2020 | $5,513,140 | $1,268,919 | $1,993,979 | $519,567 | 18 | $10,375 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to operate broadcast stations providing educational, informational, and entertainment programs, supported by donations. It also says that excess funds may be donated to charitable organizations that are resources for educational, informational, and humanitarian programming.
The organization reports that it frequently makes grants to other 501(c)(3) public charities with similar missions, as recommended and approved by its board. Among its 2024 grantees, Caritas Foundation International describes its mission as promoting Christian theological education and mission. Christian Association of Youth says it trains and supports churches, ministries, and individuals in mentoring vulnerable youth and their families. The BJU Scholarship Fund says it awards financial aid to students pursuing a Christian education at Bob Jones University.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $358,260. Grant amounts ranged from $6,400 to $132,353, with a median of $11,850.
The largest reported grants included $132,353 to Prepare International in Clemmons, North Carolina; $77,745 to Caritas Foundation International in Assaria, Kansas; $77,500 to Christian Association of Youth in Wichita, Kansas; and $18,862 to ABWE in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Other listed recipients included Liberty Church ($13,200), Bob Jones University ($10,500), North American Missions Board ($7,700), Calvary Baptist Church ($7,000), New Canaan Society Inc ($7,000), and Baptist Missions to Forgotten ($6,400).
The filing says grants are frequently made to other 501(c)(3) public charities with similar missions, as recommended and approved by the board of directors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy A Epperson as president. Directors listed are Kristine E Pringle, Stuart W Epperson Jr, Alex Mcfarland, Mark Gunn, Bea Ward, John Fonville, Samuel Hicks, Brian Sizer, and Phillip Calhoun.
Delmarva Education Association is led by Nancy A Epperson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy A Epperson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bea Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Fonville
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine E Pringle
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gunn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart W Epperson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Mcfarland
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sizer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Calhoun
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Hicks
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Roger Stark (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Phil Calhoun (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Hicks (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Pamela Davis (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Delmarva Education Association
How much does Delmarva Education Association give each year?
Delmarva Education Association gave $358K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $749K across 16 grants.
What is Delmarva Education Association's typical grant size?
Delmarva Education Association's median grant in 2024 was $11,850, and its average grant was $35,826, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Delmarva Education Association give grants?
Delmarva Education Association's top state is Kansas, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (39%) and Pennsylvania (5%).
Who are Delmarva Education Association's largest grantees?
Delmarva Education Association's largest 2024 grantees include Prepare International ($132,353), Caritas Foundation Intl ($77,745) and Christian Association of Yout ($77,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delmarva Education Association?
Delmarva Education Association reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Delmarva Education Association fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to operate broadcast stations providing educational, informational, and entertainment programs, supported by donations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delmarva Education Association?
Delmarva Education Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Delmarva Education Association's EIN?
Delmarva Education Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0036487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Delmarva Education Association funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/delmarva-education-association-morg_06acfaf6368541958d48b0da186379db
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