Delaware State University
Delaware State University reported $275.5 million in revenue and $273.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $54.29 went to program services, $45.43 to management and general costs and $0.28 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 55.1% of the total. Government grants made up 52.5%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $729,666 (PRESIDENT). 216 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 48% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $273MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $275MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 54.3% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 45.4% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 55.1% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 52.5% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 43.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $729,666 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.27% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 216 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | -1.1 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 16 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseDelaware State University is a preeminent institution of higher learning that provides a liberal arts education. Some statistics about the university, at a glance: 52 undergraduate degree programs, 27 master's degree programs, 7 doctoral degree programs, accredited by the commission of higher education of the middle states, association of colleges & schools, as well as 7 specialized academic accrediting agencies. William c. Jason library includes a collection of 214,539 printed volumes, 100 electronic databases, 17,255 electronic journals, 417,930 electronic books, 8,453 streaming media…
The mission of the office of the associate provost for research (oapr) is "to provide those individuals who are admitted quality research opportunities and experiences that are consistent with the overall university commitment." the research division is also responsible for maintaining an infrastructure within a supportive environment that encourages both faculty and students to produce research with results that are making our world better every day. Prestigious research projects underway by dsu faculty members serve to enhance dsu's land-grant mission and its contributions to the nation's…
Auxiliary enterprises: the school undertakes a number of activities to benefit the student body, including operating housing (dormitory) complexes, a cafeteria, campus book store, vending machines, and other incidentals necessary to campus life. These activities might also include student services, institutional support, academic support, public service, and other services
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $561,071 | $0 | $168,595 | $729,666 |
| EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $271,936 | $0 | $99,971 | $371,907 |
| SVP OF FINANCE/CFO Officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $257,788 | $0 | $97,865 | $355,653 |
| DEAN Key employee, 60.00 hrs/week | $275,740 | $0 | $78,525 | $354,265 |
| PROFESSOR Highest compensated employee, 60.00 hrs/week | $227,930 | $0 | $81,730 | $309,660 |
| VP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $237,630 | $0 | $69,643 | $307,273 |
| VP & GENERAL COUNSEL Officer, 60.00 hrs/week | $226,549 | $0 | $75,081 | $301,630 |
| HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Key employee, 60.00 hrs/week | $213,982 | $0 | $86,569 | $300,551 |
216 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Delaware State University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $7.3M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b16 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,184
- Volunteers Part I, line 617
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SODEXOMAGIC LLC On-campus food services | $13,845,632 |
| CHF - DOVER LLC On-campus housing management | $7,437,580 |
| WOHLSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY On-campus construction | $5,775,465 |
| DELMARVA CAMPUS HOUSING LLC On-campus housing management | $4,650,357 |
| EDIS COMPANY On-campus construction | $2,204,557 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 119 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
11 private foundations reported grants to Delaware State University totaling $3.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Delaware State University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Delaware State University reported that 54.3% of its $273.4 million in expenses went to program services, 45.4% to management and general and 0.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Delaware State University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Delaware State University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $729,666, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Delaware State University get its money?
Of $275.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 55.1% came from contributions and grants (including 52.5% from government grants) and 43.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Delaware State University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 51-0305893 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202641339349307584 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531329349304088 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421369349301302 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341309349304689 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221349349302477 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121379349309852 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 51-0305893: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.