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Delaware State University Foundation Inc

Dover, Delaware  ·  EIN 201372435  ·  Private foundation

Delaware State University Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dover, Delaware. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.1M in grants paid and $14.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $35.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.1M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$14.7M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Delaware State University Foundation Inc funds

Delaware State University Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Delaware State University Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Delaware State University
TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC SERVICE INITIATIVES, AND OTHER PRIORITIES OF DELAWARE STATE
$9.5M2024
Delaware State University
TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC SERVICE INITIATIVES, AND OTHER PRIORITIES OF DELAWARE STATE
$8.4M2023
Delaware State University
TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC SERVICE INITIATIVES, AND OTHER PRIORITIES OF DELAWARE STATE
$6.1M2022
Delaware State University
To support academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State
$3.8M2020
Delaware State University
To support academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State
$3.1M2019
Delaware State University
To support academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State
$3.0M2018
Delaware State University
To support academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State
$1.6M2017

Delaware State University Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.6M
2018$3.0M
2019$3.1M
2020$3.8M
2022$6.1M
2023$8.4M
2024$9.5M

How to apply for funding from Delaware State University Foundation Inc

Delaware State University Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at desu.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Delaware State University Foundation Inc

Does Delaware State University Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Delaware State University Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Delaware State University Foundation Inc fund?
Delaware State University Foundation Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Delaware State University, Delaware State University, Delaware State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Delaware State University Foundation Inc give in grants?
Delaware State University Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $35.4M over 7 grants.
Where is Delaware State University Foundation Inc located?
Delaware State University Foundation Inc is based in Dover, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201372435.
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About this profile. This page is built from Delaware State University Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Delaware State University Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.