University Of Delaware

Newark, DE · Founded 1933

Public research university in Delaware fostering excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education

Primary audience
Students & Researchers
Work area
Higher Education
Topic
Academic Instruction & Research
Contact
Dionissios Assanis
Website Contact

About Organization

The University of Delaware operates as a comprehensive research institution serving local, regional, national, and international communities through ten colleges. Based in Newark, DE, the university reported $1.6 billion in revenue for 2021 with 12,957 employees. The institution manages total assets of $4.6 billion while providing diverse educational programs across multiple disciplines.

What They Focus On

Higher Education

Comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs delivered through ten colleges serving diverse student populations

Research & Innovation

Academic research initiatives advancing knowledge across disciplines while fostering excellence in scholarly inquiry

Community Service

Educational outreach and engagement programs serving local, regional, national, and international communities

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Assets (2021)

$4.6B

+5% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 — — — —
2021 $1,599,020,725 $1,389,897,450 $4,429,239,540 12,957
2020 — — — —
2020 $1,380,687,161 $1,278,759,668 $4,592,733,130 13,251
2019 $1,312,591,518 $1,331,669,964 $4,006,103,766 14,889
2018 $1,395,852,912 $1,341,410,685 $4,042,249,412 14,663
2017 $1,313,602,499 $1,253,803,409 $3,958,394,428 14,255

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Academic Program Delivery

    Provide comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional education through ten specialized colleges

  • 02

    Research Advancement

    Foster excellence in research through faculty initiatives and student involvement across disciplines

  • 03

    Community Partnership

    Engage with local, regional, national, and international communities through educational outreach

  • 04

    Resource Management

    Steward institutional resources including facilities, funding, and human capital for mission fulfillment

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by University Of Delaware

Undergraduate Education

Comprehensive bachelor's degree programs across ten colleges serving students from diverse backgrounds

Graduate & Professional Studies

Advanced degree programs and professional training for career advancement and specialized expertise

Research Excellence

Academic research initiatives contributing to innovation and knowledge advancement across disciplines

Economic Education Programs

Programs promoting economic education and literacy through various educational initiatives

Community Engagement

Outreach programs serving local, regional, national, and international communities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind University Of Delaware.

Learn Visit UD Facts & Figures

Learn Visit UD Facts & Figures

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DA

Dionissios Assanis

President
Full-time
Compensation: $1,591,318
KW

Keith Walter

Chief Investment Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $1,053,660
JL

John Long

Exec. VP & COO
Full-time
Compensation: $634,167
JC

Jason Cash

Former Interim VP It/ Deputy Cio
Full-time
Compensation: $206,559
MB

Melissa Bard

VP & Chief Hr. Off. (As Of 8/21)
Full-time
Compensation: $156,250
MR

Mary Remmler

VP, Strat Planning And Analysis
DR

Daniel Rocco

Head Football Coach
Full-time
Compensation: $627,399
JD

James Dicker Jr

VP, Dev & Alumni Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $624,230
RM

Robin Morgan

Provost
Full-time
Compensation: $621,583
DR

Daniel Rich

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $621,158
CS

Christine Stetson Rawak

Dir, Intercollegiate Athlcs & Rec Srvc
Full-time
Compensation: $606,940
MI

Martin Ingelsby

Head Basketball Coach
Full-time
Compensation: $532,190
LE

Laure Ergin

VP & General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $501,500
GC

Glenn Carter

VP, Communications & Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $455,000
MR

Mary Remmler

VP, Strat Planning And Analysis
Full-time
Compensation: $455,000
CR

Charles Riordan

VP, Research Schlrshp & Innovation
Full-time
Compensation: $448,933
SP

Sharon Pitt

VP, Information Technologies
Full-time
Compensation: $426,400
LT

Levi Thompson

Dean
Full-time
Compensation: $426,100
JP

John Pelesko

Dean
Full-time
Compensation: $417,000
PK

Peter Krawchyk

VP, Facilties, Re, Aux Srvc & Arch.
Full-time
Compensation: $377,793
RM

Rodney Morrison

VP, Enrollment Management
Full-time
Compensation: $352,083
BO

Babatunde Ogunnaike

Former Dean/ Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $351,576
JR

Jose-Luis Riera

VP, Student Life
Full-time
Compensation: $350,109
MB

Mohsen Badiey

Former Interim Dean/Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $293,467
GO

Greg Oler

VP, Fin. & Treasury (Thru 8/21)
Full-time
Compensation: $247,623
FC

Fatimah Conley

VP, Inst Equity & Ch Diversity Ofc
Full-time
Compensation: $237,656
JA

Jared Aupperle

Intrm VP For Human Rscs. (Thru 7/21)
Full-time
Compensation: $198,117

Milestones

1933

Tax-Exempt Status Established

1933

University received federal tax-exempt recognition supporting educational mission

2017

Revenue Growth Period

2017

Sustained revenue growth from $1.3 billion demonstrating institutional stability

2021

Record Revenue Achievement

2021

Reached $1.6 billion in annual revenue reflecting expanded educational reach

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BB
Beth Brand VP & Univ Secretary 55.00 hrs/week · $381,583
DH
Debra Hess Norris Trustee, Professor 55.00 hrs/week · $276,800
AB
Allison Burris Castellanos Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
BC
Beth Cooper Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CA
Carol A Ammon Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CW
Christopher W Baker Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CD
Claire Dematteis Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CP
Claudia Pea Porretti Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DW
David W Spartin Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DJ
Donald J Puglisi Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DM
Donna M Fontana Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
EJ
Edmond J Sannini Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
FW
Freeman Williams Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
GF
Guy F Marcozzi Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JC
James C Borel Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JC
James Correll Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JF
Joan F Coker Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JC
John Carney Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JR
John R Cochran Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JW
John W Paradee Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
KV
Kathleen V Hawkins Board Secretary 6.00 hrs/week
KC
Kenneth C Whitney Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael S Geltzeiler Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
NL
Nisha Lodhavia Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RF
Robert F Rider Jr Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SX
Sean X Wang Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SB
Shawn Brittingham Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
TM
Terence M Murphy Board Vice Chair 6.00 hrs/week
TL
Terri L Kelly Board Chair 6.00 hrs/week
WJ
William J Dimondi Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
WM
William M Lafferty Board Vice Chair 6.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$10.5M

Highest Paid

$1.6M

Dionissios Assanis

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Dionissios Assanis President $1,591,318 $54,275 $1,645,593 55
Keith Walter Chief Investment Officer $1,053,660 $74,129 $1,127,789 55
John Long EXEC. VP & COO $634,167 $51,525 $685,692 55
Robin Morgan Provost $621,583 $59,365 $680,948 55
James Dicker JR VP, DEV & Alumni Relations $624,230 $56,683 $680,913 55
Daniel Rocco Head Football Coach $627,399 $51,323 $678,722 55
Daniel Rich Professor $621,158 $49,951 $671,109 55
Christine Stetson Rawak DIR, Intercollegiate Athlcs & Rec Srvc $606,940 $52,837 $659,777 55
Martin Ingelsby Head Basketball Coach $532,190 $56,480 $588,670 55
Laure Ergin VP & General Counsel $501,500 $58,183 $559,683 55
Mary Remmler VP, Strat Planning And Analysis $455,000 $75,103 $530,103 55
Charles Riordan VP, Research Schlrshp & Innovation $448,933 $56,683 $505,616 55
Glenn Carter VP, Communications & Marketing $455,000 $42,401 $497,401 55
Levi Thompson Dean $426,100 $59,167 $485,267 55
John Pelesko Dean $417,000 $66,188 $483,188 55

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$11K Total Given
Democratic $10,220 (94%)
Other/PAC $684 (6%)
100 Contributions
$109 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

35 Individual Donors
JS
Jonathan S. Russ 1 contribution • $2,800 avg
$2,800
JR
Jonathan Russ 1 contribution • $2,800 avg
$2,800
SR
Sanford Robbins 10 contributions • $136 avg
$1,360
WK
Willett Kempton 2 contributions • $500 avg
$1,000
CM
Catherine Mclaughlin 4 contributions • $100 avg
$400

Other Individual Contributors $2,544 combined

#6
GK

Gretchen Kennedy

Wilmington, DE

$300 Total
3 Contributions
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON FOR PRESIDENT ACTBLUE
#7
EF

Edward Freel

Wilmington, DE

$250 Total
1 Contribution
DAVIS FOR DELAWARE
#8
RF

Robert F Simons

Wilmington, DE

$250 Total
1 Contribution
ACTBLUE
#9
DP

Darrin Pochan

Landenberg, PA

$185 Total
5 Contributions
FETTERMAN FOR PA ACTBLUE
#10
MC

Michelle Cirillo

Gillette, NJ

$150 Total
6 Contributions
DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC N... ACTBLUE
#11
AS

Anthony Seraphin

Wilmington, DE

$115 Total
5 Contributions
DCCC ACTBLUE
#12
DM

Dan Murray

Wilmington, DE

$114 Total
12 Contributions
PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT ACTBLUE
#13
JL

Jerome Lewis

Newark, DE

$100 Total
1 Contribution
ACTBLUE
#14
RK

Robin Karol

Wilmington, DE

$100 Total
2 Contributions
SD PAC ACTBLUE
#15
JM

Julie Mcgee

Wilmington, DE

$100 Total
1 Contribution
ACTBLUE
#16
MV

Mark Vangessel

Delmar, DE

$95 Total
5 Contributions
DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC N... ACTBLUE
#17
DN

Dael Norwood

Newark, DE

$75 Total
3 Contributions
WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PAC ACTBLUE
#18
KC

Kathryn Coyne

Milford, DE

$75 Total
3 Contributions
GIFFORDS PAC ACTBLUE
#19
GM

Gerri Melascaglia

Kennett Square, PA

$75 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS VICTORY
#20
EL

Edward Lyman

Landenberg, PA

$75 Total
1 Contribution
DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC N...
#21
KG

Katherine Grier

Newark, DE

$75 Total
3 Contributions
LET AMERICA VOTE PAC ACTBLUE
#22
GT

Gerald Turkel

Newark, DE

$50 Total
2 Contributions
DSCC
#23
GM

Gerald M. Turkel

Newark, DE

$50 Total
2 Contributions
DCCC
#24
AM

Arwen Mohun

Newark, DE

$43 Total
1 Contribution
MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION
#25
TJ

Tara Jo Manal

Newark, DE

$40 Total
2 Contributions
AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCI...
#26
ND

Nicole Donofrio

Newark, DE

$40 Total
1 Contribution
MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION
#27
JH

Joyce Hill Stoner

Wilmington, DE

$35 Total
1 Contribution
ACTBLUE
#28
AK

Allison Karpyn

Wallingford, PA

$35 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#29
JG

James Green

Newark, DE

$32 Total
2 Contributions
LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER FOR SENATE
#30
RK

Robert Ketcham

Newark, DE

$25 Total
1 Contribution
DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC N...
#31
MH

Marcia Halio

Newark, DE

$23 Total
9 Contributions
ACTBLUE
#32
SS

Suzanne S. Burcat

Hockessin, DE

$12 Total
2 Contributions
CHRIS COONS FOR DELAWARE
#33
RA

Robin A. Karol-Eng

Wilmington, DE

$10 Total
2 Contributions
CHRIS COONS FOR DELAWARE
#34
IV

Irene Vogel

Wilmington, DE

$10 Total
1 Contribution
EMILYS LIST
#35
RK

Robin Karol-Eng

Wilmington, DE

$5 Total
1 Contribution
ACTBLUE

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Dan Murray with 12 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Willett Kempton at $500 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $5,556

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$6.7M Grants Received
50 Organizations

Top Funders

50 total
NC
National Collegiate Athletic Association
$1.3M
PA
Public Allies Inc.
$698K
DC
Delaware Community Foundation Inc.
$623K
FF
Foundation For Food And Agriculture
$450K
DC
Delaware Council On Economic Education
$404K
AH
American Heart Association Inc
$343K
DE
Davis Edward C Tuw Fbo Univ Of De
$303K
N
National 4-H Council
$195K
NU
Northwestern University
$169K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$168K
+40 more funders
National Collegiate Athletic Association Public Allies Inc. Delaware Community Foundation Inc. Foundation For Food And Agriculture Delaware Council On Economic Education American Heart Association Inc Davis Edward C Tuw Fbo Univ Of De National 4-H Council Northwestern University Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Extension Foundation National Fish And Wildlife Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Community Foundation Of New Jersey The Urban Institute Northeast States Emergency Consortium Inc Kaiser Foundation Hospitals American Chemical Society American Endowment Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation Wild Blueberry Association Of Delaware Soybean Board National Young Farmers Coalition Inc. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Maryland Grain Producers The Scripps Research Institute The New York Community Trust Americaview
National Collegiate Athletic Association Public Allies Inc. Delaware Community Foundation Inc. Foundation For Food And Agriculture Delaware Council On Economic Education American Heart Association Inc Davis Edward C Tuw Fbo Univ Of De National 4-H Council Northwestern University Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Extension Foundation National Fish And Wildlife Foundation T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Community Foundation Of New Jersey The Urban Institute Northeast States Emergency Consortium Inc Kaiser Foundation Hospitals American Chemical Society American Endowment Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation Wild Blueberry Association Of Delaware Soybean Board National Young Farmers Coalition Inc. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Maryland Grain Producers The Scripps Research Institute The New York Community Trust Americaview

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$156.5M Total Obligated
$156.5M Total Amount
100 Awards
9 Agencies

By Agency

HHS $110.3M
NASA $17.9M
Education $11.2M
Commerce $4.7M
Defense $4.6M
NSF $3.4M
Energy $2.1M
USDA $1.9M
Interior $389K

Awards (Top 20)

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
HHS P20GM113125 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2016-2026 $23,208,115
HHS P20GM139760 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2027 $14,347,054
Education P063P250066 DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C) 2025-2031 $11,226,121
HHS 03CH012332 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2023-2028 $9,273,744
HHS CE153791 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2027 $5,000,000
Commerce 70NANB20H133 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2020-2026 $4,734,025
NASA 80NSSC20M0045 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2025-2026 $4,240,000
HHS T7330116 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2016-2026 $3,715,271
HHS U01FD007695 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2022-2027 $3,650,216
HHS R01DC018276 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2020-2026 $3,140,642
HHS R01NS102157 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2017-2024 $3,133,757
HHS R01DK130662 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2026 $2,574,620
HHS P20GM156674 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2025-2030 $2,566,480
NSF 2101552 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2026 $2,550,692
HHS DP2AI176137 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2027 $2,353,079
HHS R01DE029655 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2027 $2,324,071
NASA 80NSSC19K0746 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2025-2026 $2,239,887
HHS R35GM141873 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2026 $2,166,895
HHS R01HL163906 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2023-2028 $2,113,571
HHS R35GM142866 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2026 $2,000,000

+ 80 more awards

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
2 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

University Of Delaware
2 filings
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with University Of Delaware

Phone

(302) 831-2175

Social

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222 South Chapel Street Newark, DE 19716