Kent State University Research Corporation
Kent State University Research Corporation was formed to receive, hold, invest, manage and administer intellectual, personal and real property, and to sponsor and promote research for the benefit of Kent State University.
Kent State University Research Corporation at a glance
In short: Kent State University Research Corporation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- -94.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -84.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,229,011
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Kent State University Research Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kent State University ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kent State University Research Corporation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $143K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Research | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,229,011 | $319,156 | $60,335 | $5,000 | 1 | $24,491 |
| 2024 | $941,336 | $263,379 | $142,796 | $96,757 | 3 | $8,313 |
| 2023 | $821,724 | $316,581 | $92,332 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $596,504 | $770,027 | $173,523 | $142,850 | 1 | — |
About Kent State University Research Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Kent State University Research Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kent, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kent State University Research Corporation is led by Doug Delahanty, Presidentceoboard Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Delahanty
Presidentceoboard Chair
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Green
Director
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Wilke
Director
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Helmstedter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Reifsnyder
Vice Chair Sectreas
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kavulic
COO
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Kent State University Research Corporation
How much does Kent State University Research Corporation give each year?
Kent State University Research Corporation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $97K across 3 grants.
How large is Kent State University Research Corporation?
Kent State University Research Corporation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $319K.
What is Kent State University Research Corporation?
Kent State University Research Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kent, OH. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kent State University Research Corporation operate?
Kent State University Research Corporation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Kent State University Research Corporation's EIN?
Kent State University Research Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2006222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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