EIN 51-0107088

Wilmington University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,030
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Wilmington University will distinguish itself as an open-access educational institution by building exemplary and innovative academic programs and student-centered services while anticipating the career and personal needs of those it serves.
Total revenues
$123,946,874
2023
Total expenses
$121,397,331
2023
Total assets
$357,282,631
2023
Num. employees
2,030
2023

Program areas at Wilmington University

Wilmington University is committed to being a University where respect for each other is paramount, integrity guides all of our choices, providing educational opportunity is our primary purpose, and responsiveness to community needs is key. In designing academic programs and student services, we support innovation and actively seek faculty with experience in their fields who can provide students with an education focused on practical application.wilmington University is classified by the carnegie commission as a doctoral/research University. The University offers degree programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The University offers degree programs in the college of business, the college of education and liberal arts, the college of health professions and natural sciences, the college of social and behavioral sciences and the college of technology. The University served 20,069 (unduplicated) students during fiscal 2023, offering programs at multiple locations in Delaware and new jersey as well as providing an online modality.the University's academic accomplishments during fiscal 22/23 were as follows:new degree programs:bachelor of science in applied business (college of business)bachelor of science in applied mathematics (college of education and liberal arts)master of science in health sciences (college of health professions and natural sciences)master of science in digital communication (college of technology)new certificate programs:undergraduate - sales administration (college of business)undergraduate - construction management (college of business)undergraduate - ux/ui design (college of technology)undergraduate - e-sports (college of education and liberal arts)undergraduate - diversity, equity, and inclusion (college of social and behavioral sciences)undergraduate - global diversity, equity and inclusion (college of social and behavioral sciences)the following are significant accomplishments during 22/23 by college:college of business:the board of commissioners of the international accreditation council for business education (iacbe) approved the University's reaffirmation of specialized accreditation of all business and management degree programs through december 31, 2029.college of social and behavioral sciences:the board of directors of the council for accreditation of counseling and related educational programs (cacrep) has reaccredit the University's clinical mental health counseling (m.s. Degree) through 2031.we are especially committed to caring for our students as customers and partners as such the University served a total of 20,069 students including 13,293 undergraduate, 6,092 graduate and 684 doctoral students during fiscal 2023. The University awarded 3,437 total degrees, including 1,493 undergraduate, 1,800 graduate and 144 doctoral degrees during fiscal 2023.

Grants made by Wilmington University

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Smartdrive FoundationSponsorship$20,000
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC)Sponsorship$17,925
Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation (WGAESF)Sponsorship$17,500
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Wilmington University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Delaware Association for the Education of (DAEYC)Associate/bachelor Degree Scholarship$166,706
The US Charitable Gift TrustFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$40,000
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationScholarships/grants$16,432
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Wilmington University

NameTitleCompensation
Robert C ColeTrustee$0
Lloyd RickettsSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Carole D PitcherVice President$394,564
Donna QuinnExecutive Director - Office of$261,958
Melissa ZebleyTrustee$2,266
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Wilmington University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,260,950
Program services$115,261,431
Investment income and dividends$4,175,301
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-7,854,523
Net income from fundraising events$22,331
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$81,384
Total revenues$123,946,874

Form 990s for Wilmington University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-01-20990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2021-062022-02-08990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-11-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $16,000 from Wilmington Manor Lions Service Foundation
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Verizon Foundation
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $166,706 from Delaware Association for the Education of (DAEYC)
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 10 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
320 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
New Castle County, DE
Website URL
wilmu.edu/ 
Phone
(877) 967-5464
Facebook page
WilmingtonUniversity 
Twitter profile
@thewilmu 
IRS details
EIN
51-0107088
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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