University of Delaware
The University of Delaware is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution located in Newark, Delaware. Tax-exempt since November 1933, the university operates as a public research institution with significant research and educational missions. The organization maintains a donor-advised fund and operates as a school, serving students and conducting research across multiple disciplines.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6B
+3.7% YoY
Revenue
$1.7B
+9.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$135.2M
+44.0% YoY
Expenses
$1.6B
+7.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The University of Delaware's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The university also supports research initiatives through its affiliated research foundation, which strengthens research and increases national and international distinction of select graduate programs by providing grants to fund faculty research projects.
Grantmaking
The University of Delaware Research Foundation, a subordinate organization under the university, provides research grants to fund faculty research projects. In 2024, the foundation made grants totaling $463,100 to the University of Delaware for faculty research funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, a service of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, focuses on serving residents of Delaware and beyond through educational and outreach programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $4.65 billion
- Annual Revenue: $1.66 billion
- Annual Expenses: $1.6 billion
- Total Liabilities: $1.47 billion
University of Delaware Research Foundation (2024):
- Total Assets: $13,042,119
- Total Revenues: $674,341
- Total Expenses: $469,400
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,649,702,865 | $4,485,451,642 | $4,429,239,540 |
| Revenue | $1,663,250,801 | $1,523,134,112 | $1,599,020,725 |
| Expenses | $1,603,303,670 | $1,491,111,650 | $1,389,897,450 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $135,151,196 | $93,865,748 | $248,430,735 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from University of Delaware
Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Exploratory Projects
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Underutilization of Crop Insurance Projects
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIONISSIOS N ASSANIS | PRESIDENT | 55 | $1,592,794 |
| DEBRA H NORRIS | TRUSTEE, INTERIM DEAN | 55 | $320,266 |
| ALLISON BURRIS CASTELLANOS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BETH COOPER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CAROL A AMMON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER W BAKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CLAIRE DEMATTEIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CLAUDIA PEA PORRETTI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DONALD J PUGLISI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DONNA M FONTANA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| EDMOND J SANNINI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| FREEMAN WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GUY F MARCOZZI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAMES C BOREL | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/31/23 | 2 | — |
| JAMES CORRELL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOAN F COKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN C CARNEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN R COCHRAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN W PARADEE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KATHLEEN V HAWKINS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 6 | — |
| KENNETH C WHITNEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL R MCMULLEN | TRUSTEE AS OF 5/16/24 | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL S GELTZEILER | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/31/23 | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS M MARSINI JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NISHA LODHAVIA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBERT F RIDER JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SEAN X WANG | TRUSTEE UNTIL 6/27/24 | 2 | — |
| SHANTE A HASTINGS | TRUSTEE AS OF 5/8/24 | 2 | — |
| SHAWN BRITTINGHAM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TERENCE M MURPHY | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 6 | — |
| TERRI L KELLY | BOARD CHAIR | 6 | — |
| UDIT BATRA | TRUSTEE AS OF 5/8/24 | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM J DIMONDI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM M LAFFERTY | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 6 | — |
| AIMEE TURNER | VP FOR FINANCE AND TREASURER | 55 | $311,493 |
| ANGELA CHEN | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, CIO | 55 | $272,909 |
| ANGELA DOWNIN | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL AS OF 9/1/23 | 55 | $169,964 |
| BETH G BRAND | VP & UNIVERSITY SECRETARY | 55 | $383,608 |
| FATIMAH R CONLEY | VP INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY & CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER | 55 | $335,656 |
| GLENN CARTER | VP COMMUNCIATIONS & MARKETING | 55 | $455,739 |
| JAMES W DICKER JR | VP DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS | 55 | $787,699 |
| JOHN LONG | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO | 55 | $640,794 |
| JOSE-LUIS RIERA | VP STUDENT LIFE | 55 | $356,186 |
| KELVIN H LEE | INTERIM VP OF RESEARCH UNTIL 12/31/23 | 55 | $579,159 |
| LAURA CARLSON | PROVOST | 55 | $701,181 |
| MARY REMMLER | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO | 55 | $610,147 |
| MELISSA BARD | VP & CHIEF HR OFFICER | 55 | $412,728 |
| MIGUEL GARCIA-DIAZ | VP FOR RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION AS OF 5/1/24 | 55 | — |
| PETER KRAWCHYK | VP FACILITIES, RECREATION, AUXILIARY SERVICES | 55 | $391,237 |
| RODNEY MORRISON | VP, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | 55 | $366,897 |
| JOHN PELESKO | DEAN | 55 | $288,994 |
| LEVI THOMPSON | DEAN | 55 | $438,663 |
| CAROLYN THOROUGHGOOD | PROFESSOR | 55 | $746,480 |
| CHRISTINE RAWAK | DIRECTOR, INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHELTICS & RECREATION SERVICES | 55 | $646,424 |
| KATHLEEN SHARON MATT | PROFESSOR | 55 | $677,617 |
| KEITH WALTER | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 55 | $1,126,290 |
| RYAN CARTY | HEAD FOOTBALL COACH | 55 | $604,163 |
| LAURE ERGIN | FORMER VP & GENERAL COUNSEL | — | $695,003 |
| ROBIN W MORGAN | FORMER PROVOST | — | $779,253 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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