UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
550 S COLLEGE AVE STE 201, NEWARK, DE · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,689,371,610 | $1,647,542,164 | $3,298,307,556 |
| FY2024 | $1,663,250,801 | $1,603,303,670 | $3,175,661,232 |
| FY2023 | $1,523,134,112 | $1,491,111,650 | $3,091,360,825 |
| FY2022 | $1,599,020,725 | $1,389,897,450 | $2,987,959,929 |
| FY2021 | $1,380,687,161 | $1,278,759,668 | $3,015,225,536 |
| FY2020 | $1,312,591,518 | $1,331,669,964 | $2,443,175,722 |
| FY2019 | $1,395,852,912 | $1,341,410,685 | $2,572,324,780 |
| FY2018 | $1,313,602,499 | $1,253,803,409 | $2,511,780,407 |
| FY2017 | $1,233,962,901 | $1,177,936,660 | $2,372,049,830 |
| FY2016 | $1,185,495,749 | $1,167,702,229 | $2,212,126,106 |
| FY2015 | $1,333,257,199 | $1,116,931,114 | $2,374,399,150 |
| FY2014 | $1,147,829,295 | $1,027,590,655 | $2,406,297,867 |
| FY2013 | $1,064,392,300 | $989,960,579 | $2,180,624,789 |
| FY2012 | $1,010,298,052 | $936,534,858 | $1,951,890,491 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $249,105,013 | 16% |
| Program service revenue | $1,296,009,718 | 84% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $1,469,751,100 | 89% |
| Management & general | $158,062,941 | 10% |
| Fundraising | $19,728,123 | 1% |
What the numbers show
- Program service revenue made up 84% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 89% of functional expenses, management & general 10%, and fundraising 1%.
- 89% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025.
- Net assets covered about 24 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year.
- Total revenue rose from $1,010,298,052 in FY2012 to $1,689,371,610 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 10 and decreased in 3 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 1 of 14 reported years (FY2020).
- Net assets grew from $1,951,890,491 to $3,298,307,556 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE IS A MAJOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING LEARNING, ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE, AND FOSTERING THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THROUGH TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1933 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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