Norwich University
Norwich University is a public charity based in Northfield, Vermont. Founded in 1819, it provides undergraduate and graduate instruction and makes grants to organizations including universities, research and educational partners, and a Vermont town.
Norwich University at a glance
In short: Norwich University gave $15.3M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $850K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,302,816
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $850,156
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $321,058
- Total assets
- $526,446,803
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Norwich University
- Contact
Mailing address: 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663
Phone: (802) 485-2040
Website: https://norwich.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norwich University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Tech Foundation Inc ($2.7M). Together the top 10 received $14.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 38 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Virginia (28%), Texas (17%), South Carolina (16%), Georgia (13%), and Vermont (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norwich University gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2020) to $16.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $15.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc Blacksburg, VA | For software tools to support the services plans for command and control of the information environment; to create and manage a collaborative cybersecurity educational program with community colleges, colleges, and universities that establishes standards for cybersecurity curriculum and academic excellence, includes competency development among students and faculty, values community outreach and leadership in professional development, integrates cybersecurity practice within the institution across academic disciplines, actively engages in solutions to challenges facing cybersecurity education | $2,723,068 |
| The Citadel Charleston, SC | For software tools to support the services plans for command and control of the information environment | $2,466,800 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | For software tools to support the services plans for command and control of the information environment | $2,271,635 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | For software tools to support the services plans for command and control of the information environment; to create and manage a collaborative cybersecurity educational program with community colleges, colleges, and universities that establishes standards for cybersecurity curriculum and academic excellence, includes competency development among students and faculty, values community outreach and leadership in professional development, integrates cybersecurity practice within the institution across academic disciplines, actively engages in solutions to challenges facing cybersecurity education | $2,054,058 |
| VMI Research Laboratories Inc Lexington, VA | For software tools to support the services plans for command and control of the information environment | $1,628,205 |
| NUARI - NU Applied Research Institute Northfield, VT | To help develop and deliver training to address urgent and emerging preparedness gaps for the nation; to create and manage a collaborative cybersecurity educational program with community colleges, colleges, and universities that establishes standards for cybersecurity curriculum and academic excellence, includes competency development among students and faculty, values community outreach and leadership in professional development, Integrates cybersecurity practice within the institution across academic disciplines, Actively engages in solutions to challenges facing cybersecurity education; For software tools to support the services plans for command and control of the information environment | $1,518,947 |
| University of Mississippi University, MS | To manage a coalition of nine institutions of higher learning to develop the NCAE-C Careers Preparation National Center (CPNC) | $688,686 |
| Town of Northfield Northfield, VT | General Support | $470,000 |
| OCHIN Inc Portland, OR | To enhance the participation and representation of researchers and communities currently under-resourced in the development of AI/ML models and to improve the capabilities of this emerging technology | $356,251 |
| SecurEd Inc San Mateo, CA | To manage a coalition of nine institutions of higher learning to develop the NCAE-C Careers Preparation National Center (CPNC) | $285,865 |
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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 | $526,446,803 | $191,963,960 | $199,379,384 | $15,302,816 | 18 | $12,692,636 |
| 2024 | $517,611,300 | $198,906,593 | $198,496,012 | $16,409,794 | 17 | $12,471,449 |
| 2023 | $487,810,039 | $192,660,298 | $196,525,026 | $233,970 | 1 | $17,639,890 |
| 2022 | $512,867,844 | $203,934,578 | $193,724,043 | $225,273 | 1 | $24,011,838 |
| 2021 | $568,444,929 | $181,187,651 | $177,215,212 | $216,320 | 1 | $12,751,980 |
| 2020 | $451,288,242 | $177,857,949 | $178,649,098 | $208,000 | 1 | $7,678,967 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Norwich’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is “to give our youth an education that shall be American in its character.” The filing describes instructional programs serving undergraduate and graduate students, including campus-based and web-based instruction, and says students receive institutional grants, scholarships, and awards alongside federally funded aid.
The 2025 grants show support for cybersecurity education and research, including collaborative programs to develop cybersecurity curricula and student and faculty competencies. Other stated grant purposes include preparedness training, developing a cybersecurity careers center, and improving AI/ML capabilities with greater participation by under-resourced researchers and communities.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the types of organizations supported. Virginia Tech Foundation says it manages Virginia Tech’s endowment to advance the university’s mission and strategic priorities. VMI Research Laboratories describes itself as the research and development arm of the Virginia Military Institute, serving its undergraduate-education mission. OCHIN says it provides health information technology, software, and services for community health clinics and small practices serving medically underserved people. The Town of Northfield received a grant for general support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Norwich reported 18 grants totaling $15,302,816. Grant amounts ranged from $7,463 to $2,723,068, with a median of $321,058.
Among the largest grants were $2,723,068 to Virginia Tech Foundation for software tools and a collaborative cybersecurity education program; $2,466,800 to The Citadel and $2,271,635 to Texas A&M University for software tools; and $2,054,058 to the University of North Georgia for software tools and collaborative cybersecurity education. Norwich also gave $1,628,205 to VMI Research Laboratories for software tools and $1,518,947 to NUARI for preparedness training, cybersecurity education, and software tools. The University of Mississippi received $688,686 to manage a coalition developing the NCAE-C Careers Preparation National Center.
The filing also lists $470,000 to the Town of Northfield for general support, $356,251 to OCHIN for AI/ML-related work, $285,865 to SecurEd for the careers-center coalition, and $207,542 to the University of North Texas for that coalition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Broadmeadow as president and Alfred Gobeille as chair. Trustees listed are Anthony Agnitti, Trevor Albertson, Mark Bowman, John Collins, Larry Costa, Isabelle Desjardins, Philip Down, and Patricia Elmer.
Norwich University is led by John Broadmeadow, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 20 of 47 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Broadmeadow
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$277K (2025)
Alfred Gobeille
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Wood
Director & Ass. Prof of Nursing
Director & Assistant Prof of Nursing → Director & Ass. Prof of Nursing, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$189K (2024) → $224K (2025)
David Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E Miles Prentice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan LaFrance
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Koziol
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Landers Symes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maxine Grad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Palmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Elmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Tracey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Down
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Young
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Priesmeyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Lavoie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Leija
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle Desjardins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Price
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bowman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Little
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Albertson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Agnitti
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Noll
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Orfao
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent McDermott
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Costa
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Jones
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Vanecek
Professor of Information Tech.
Vice President Student Services → Professor of Information Tech., 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $173K (2025)
George Silowash
CIO
Chief Information Security Officer → CIO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $163K (2025)
Huw Read
Professor of Computer Security
Professor of Information Security → Professor of Information Assurance, 2024
Professor of Information Assurance → Professor of Computer Security, 2025
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $204K (2025)
Jamie Comolli
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $73K (2025)
Danielle Pelczarski
Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $166K (2025)
James Louis Dunkelman
Interim CFO
Interim Vice President Administrator & Finance → Vice President Administrator & Finance, 2024
Vice President Administrator & Finance → Interim CFO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$174K (2024) → $157K (2025)
Karen Gaines
Provost
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$173K (2023) → $322K (2025)
Michael Battig
Professor
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $174K (2025)
William McCollough
Commandant & Vice President Student Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $189K (2025)
Elizabeth Potskowski
Vice President Development
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$189K (2024) → $203K (2025)
Aron Temkin
Dean of College Pro. Schools
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Bizhan Yahyazadeh
Vice President Facilities
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$167K (2025)
Corey Bennett
Senior Lecturer for Nursing
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$162K (2025)
Julia Bernard
Vice President of Dei
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2025)
Kimberly Reilly
Vice President of Enrollment Management
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$188K (2025)
Lea Williams
Assistant Provost
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Leroy Young
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2025)
Sharon Rose Hamilton
Vice President for Strategic Partnerships
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2025)
Former officers (41)
- Former: Alan F. Deforest (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Jesus Mangual (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Lang (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lawrence Costa (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Anarumo (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Philip Susmann (2020–2024) — Vice President Strategic Ptnrshp & President Nuari
- Former: Roberta Haney (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: William Lasky (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Philip Soucy (2021–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: John Bergquist (2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Whaley (2020–2023) — Secretary & Senior Vice President Administration
- Former: Gregory Matthews (2020–2023) — Vice President Enrollment Management
- Former: John Gatti (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Thompson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Dalrymple (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Neal (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William Clements (2020–2023) — Professor
- Former: Elizabeth Kennedy (2021–2023) — Vice President Development
- Former: Martin Hanifin (2021–2023) — Vice President for Administration & Finance · Filing note: As of 321
- Former: Charles Meng (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Fitzhugh (2022–2023) — Interim Provost
- Former: Henry Collier (2023) — Program Manager
- Former: Marcus Ellis (2023) — Program Director
- Former: Karen Hinkle (2020–2022) — Associate Provost for Research
- Former: Martha Rainville (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paulette Thabault (2020–2022) — Director of Nursing Program
- Former: Sandra Affenito (2020–2022) — Provost
- Former: Michael McGinnis (2021–2022) — Dean College Science & Math.
- Former: Douglas M. McCracken (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Harry Dumay (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lauren Wobby (2020–2021) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Mim Runey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Schneider (2020–2021) — Former President
- Former: Wm Blaine Hawkins (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Steve Rippe (2021) — Trustee
- Former: William Estill (2021) — Professor of Communications
- Former: J. Fred Weintz (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joel Kobert (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Jeffords (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Phil Soucy (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Stephen Rippe (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $322K, to Karen Gaines (Provost). 20 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Norwich University
How much does Norwich University give each year?
Norwich University gave $15.3M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16.4M across 17 grants.
What is Norwich University's typical grant size?
Norwich University's median grant in 2025 was $321,058, and its average grant was $850,156, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Norwich University give grants?
Norwich University's top state is Virginia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (17%) and South Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Northfield, VT (2 grants).
Does Norwich University give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Norwich University's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Norwich University's largest grantees?
Norwich University's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Tech Foundation Inc ($2,723,068), The Citadel ($2,466,800) and Texas A&M University ($2,271,635), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norwich University?
Norwich University reported $526.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $192.0M.
What does Norwich University fund?
Norwich’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is “to give our youth an education that shall be American in its character.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norwich University?
Norwich University has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check norwich.edu for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Norwich University's EIN?
Norwich University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0179424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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