United Way of Delaware
United Way of Delaware is a public charity based in Wilmington, Delaware, formed in 1946. It works across Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey, to improve lives and strengthen communities, supporting work in early student achievement, career and college success, financial empowerment, and access to essential resources.
United Way of Delaware at a glance
In short: United Way of Delaware reported $10.0M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $9,959,999 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $15,330,591
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $18,193,917
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $58,624
- -48.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $17,860,529
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Delaware
- How to Apply
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The organization’s website invites local nonprofit leaders to become partners and directs organizations with a specific need to contact its Community Engagement team for help with grants and other support.
- Contact
Mailing address: The Linden Bldg 3Rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801-2247
Phone: (302) 573-3700
Website: https://uwde.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Delaware funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 159 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Delaware states that it serves communities throughout Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey. Its 2025 investment announcement concerned funds raised specifically for the Salem County community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is United Way of Delaware open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 62 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2022). 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 $4.5M (2022) to $12.7M (2024). In 2025 it reported $10.0M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West End Neighborhood House Wilmington, DE | Operations | $617,978 |
| First State Community Action Agency Dover, DE | Operations | $425,421 |
| Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth Wilmington, DE | Operations | $258,162 |
| United Way of Southern Chester County Kennett Square, PA | Operations | $251,561 |
| Neighborhood House Inc Wilmington, DE | Operations | $250,096 |
| Ncall Dover, DE | Operations | $224,825 |
| Latin American Community Center Wilmington, DE | Operations | $223,435 |
| Food Bank of Delaware Newark, DE | Operations | $131,073 |
| Salvation Armydelaware Wilmington, DE | Operations | $116,869 |
| Girls Inc - Delaware Wilmington, DE | Operations | $103,744 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports a grant count of zero; separately, the organization announced a 2025 $46,000 investment through 16 Salem County partner agencies.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,330,591 | $18,193,917 | $17,860,529 | $9,959,999 | Total only | $58,624 |
| 2024 | $15,531,336 | $22,806,257 | $20,566,189 | $12,668,705 | Total only | $114,705 |
| 2023 | $12,294,720 | $17,599,209 | $19,771,800 | $11,134,346 | Total only | $84,074 |
| 2022 | $14,881,787 | $23,866,058 | $23,304,935 | $4,451,618 | 62 | $67,188 |
| 2021 | $13,793,267 | $21,479,801 | $22,287,618 | $5,481,751 | 97 | $61,113 |
| 2020 | $12,878,642 | $17,041,993 | $16,972,859 | $6,838,852 | 122 | $119,659 |
| 2019 | $12,869,034 | $14,483,083 | $14,639,589 | $6,670,759 | 169 | $127,097 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of Delaware states that its mission is to maximize community resources to improve the quality of life of all Delawareans. Its work includes helping children read on grade level by third grade, preparing young people for college and careers, and supporting economic stability and financial empowerment for individuals and families. Delaware 211 connects people to essential resources and is described as free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.
The organization offers community-based organizations partnership support and resources, including help finding volunteers and applying for grants. Its website describes partner organizations working in areas including college and career success, financial stability and empowerment, and health and social services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, United Way of Delaware announced a $46,000 investment through 16 partner agencies in Salem County, New Jersey. The organization said it had issued a request for proposals for funds raised specifically for the Salem community, with proposals reviewed by its Salem County Advisory Committee and staff. The selected agencies included Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties, Code Blue in Salem County, Gateway Community Action Partnership, Habitat for Humanity of Salem County, Meals on Wheels of Salem County, Ranch Hope, and Salem County Women’s Services, among others. The announcement did not specify individual award amounts or a typical award size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Brian Nourie, Chair of the Board; Rick Deadwyler, Board Member; Andrea Le, Chair, Information Technology; John D’Agostino, Audit Chair; Tim Constantine, Board Member; Terri Hartwell-Easter, Human Resources Chair; Dr. Laverne Harmon, Secretary; Doug Phillips, Board Member; George Guido, Board Member; and Anne Bancroft, Chair, Human Resources.
United Way of Delaware is led by Michelle A. Taylor, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 6 of 39 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michelle A. Taylor
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$242K (2019) → $286K (2025)
Brian Nourie
Chair of the Board
Secretary → Chair & Strategic Steering, 2024
Chair & Strategic Steering → Chair of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D'agostino
Audit Chair
Chair of the Board → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Audit Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Hartwell-Easter
Human Resources Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Ashworth
Chair, Marketing & Communications
Board Member → Chair, Marketing & Communications, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Stutts
Chair, Philanthropy & Revenue
Board Member → Chair, Philanthropy & Revenue, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hank Weaver
Chair & Strategic Steering
Board Member → Chair & Strategic Steering, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Le
Chair & Information Technology
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Bancroft
Chair & Human Resources
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Armstrong
Senior Director, Phlanhropy & Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Dan Cruce
COO
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $214K (2025)
Brian Kornet
Senior Vice President & CFO
CFO → Senior Vice President & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$94K (2024) → $109K (2025)
Laurie Girardi
Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Tierra Fair
Vice President, Engagement & Partnerships
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Cheryle Russo
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorrell Green
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edmund Green
Board Member
Audit Committee Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Fitzgerald
Board Member
Kent & Sussex County Cha → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laverne Harmon
Secretary
Board Member → Executive Committee Member, 2020
Executive Committee Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Deadwyler Jr.
Board Member
Chair Elect → Chair of the Board, 2021
Chair of the Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Mosher
Treasurer
Board Member → Teasurer, 2024
Teasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Guido
Board Member
Strategic Steering Committee Chair → Chair & Strategic Steering, 2021
Chair & Strategic Steering → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Yeatman Browne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Meli
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Phillips
Board Member
Audit Committee Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Blackston
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vilicia Cade
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Russell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Geisler
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Comstock-Gay
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Constantine
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debora Wooley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Garrity
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lavar O. Matthews
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lora Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Eppehimer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cordrey
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seva Rostovtsev
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Alvenia Scarborough (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Brond (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Amoroso (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Clarence Ndangam (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Lloyd Morris (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Clarke (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Shelton (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Liz David (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Phillip Barnett (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Hanif Adam Ahmad (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lourdes Puig (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Panichella (2019–2023) — Rev & Growth Committee Chair
- Former: Judith Sciple (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wil Torres (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Jaime Clarke (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jamee Boone (2019–2021) — Vice President - Administrator & Innovation
- Former: Lynn Miller (2019–2021) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Dusty Blakey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michell Schiavoni (2020–2021) — Marketing & Committee Chair
- Former: Paul Seitz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Porter (2021) — Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Exte
- Former: Gary R. Stockbridge (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Pat Troy-Brooks (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ravi Subbaraya (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Clark (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Catherine Hogan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Vieira (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Kinzel (2019) — Executive Vice President Finance
- Former: Greg Ballance (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jeanmarie Desmond (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Brainard (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Hickok (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Roy Proujansky (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Hartwell (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Vincent Farrell (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Smith (2019) — Board Member
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 $286K, to Michelle a Taylor (President and CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Delaware
How much does United Way of Delaware give each year?
United Way of Delaware reported $10.0M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $12.7M in grants paid.
How large is United Way of Delaware?
United Way of Delaware reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.2M.
What does United Way of Delaware fund?
United Way of Delaware states that its mission is to maximize community resources to improve the quality of life of all Delawareans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Delaware?
The organization’s website invites local nonprofit leaders to become partners and directs organizations with a specific need to contact its Community Engagement team for help with grants and other support. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does United Way of Delaware make grants?
United Way of Delaware states that it serves communities throughout Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey. Its 2025 investment announcement concerned funds raised specifically for the Salem County community.
What is United Way of Delaware's EIN?
United Way of Delaware's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0073399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 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 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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