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University of Delaware

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: % CONTROLLERS OFFICE
Other · NEWARK, DE · EIN 51-6000297

About

The university of delaware exists to cultivate learning, develop knowledge, and foster the free exchange of ideas. State-assisted YET privately governed, the university has a strong tradition of distinguished scholarship, which is manifested in its research and creative activities, teaching, and service, in line with its commitment to increasing and disseminating scientific, humanistic, artistic, and social knowledge for the benefit of the larger society. Founded in 1743 and chartered by the state in 1833, the university of delaware today is a land-grant, SEA-grant, and space-grant university. The university of delaware is a major research university with extensive graduate programs that is also dedicated to outstanding undergraduate and professional education. UD faculty are committed to the intellectual, cultural, and ethical development of students as citizens, scholars and professionals. UD graduates are prepared to contribute to a global and diverse society that requires leaders with creativity, integrity and a dedication to service. The university of delaware promotes an environment in which ALL people are inspired to learn, and encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, free inquiry, and respect for the views and values of an increasingly diverse population. An institution engaged in addressing the critical needs of the state, nation, and global community, the university of delaware carries out its mission with the support of alumni who SPAN the globe and in partnership with public, private, and nonprofit institutions in delaware and beyond.

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Category
Other
Employees
13,992
Volunteers
30

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$1.5B
Expenses
$1.5B
Assets
$4.5B
Liabilities
$1.4B

Financial history

$1.6B$799.5M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $1.5B · Peak FY2022: $1.6B · Avg: $1.4B

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$276.0M
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestYes
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS,
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM
CENT. AMERICA/CARIBBEAN
EAST ASIA/PACIFIC
EUROPE/ICELAND/GREENLAND
MIDDLE EAST/ NORTH AFRICA
NORTH AMERICA
SOUTH ASIA
SOUTH AMERICA
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
RUSSIA/NEIGHBORING STATES

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$140K
Grants Given
$21.3M
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
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Address

550 S College AVE STE 201
Newark, DE, 19713-132

Governance

Voting board members31
Independent members28
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %25.3%
Permanent endowment %24.1%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$2.6M
Net to org$1.9M
Retained by contractors$687K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person
Public records
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