Nonprofit · EIN 51-0107088
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC
Tax-exempt · NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $142,357,658 | $136,037,155 | $6,320,503 | $384,874,339 | $66,321,242 | $318,553,097 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $156,581,244 | $133,473,842 | $23,107,402 | $371,599,373 | $68,179,433 | $303,419,940 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $123,946,874 | $121,397,331 | $2,549,543 | $357,282,631 | $68,390,456 | $288,892,175 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,534,034
- of which government grants
- $14,797,255
- Program service revenue
- $118,633,466
- Investment income
- $8,090,549
- Net rental income
- $900
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,007,689
- Net income from fundraising events
- $33,865
- Other revenue
- $99,609
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,364,784
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,318,240
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,746,989
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $83,332,222
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $250,727
- Accounting fees
- $127,319
- Occupancy
- $4,469,847
- Travel
- $1,117,573
- Depreciation
- $3,755,939
- Program services (functional)
- $106,159,867
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,490,488
- Fundraising (functional)
- $386,800
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $371,599,373
- Total assets, end of year
- $384,874,339
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $66,321,242
- Net assets, end of year
- $318,553,097
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $116,784,119
- Publicly traded securities
- $184,152,001
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $317,042,579
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,510,518
- Gross receipts
- $156,456,220
- Employees
- 2,030
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER O'CONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 2/29/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $2,360,641 | $23,822 |
| LAVERNE T HARMON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $1,352,188 | $62,079 |
| ERIN J DIMARCO | SR. VICE PRESIDENT & COO Key employee | 40 | $661,182 | $85,846 |
| LLOYD RICKETTS | SR. VICE PRESIDENT, CFO & TREASURER Officer | 40 | $597,481 | $70,420 |
| PHILLIP CLOSIUS | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $532,336 | $64,953 |
| CAROLE D PITCHER | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT Former | 0 | $592,858 | $0 |
| JAMES WILSON JR | PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $442,728 | $116,992 |
| CHRISTIAN TROWBRIDGE | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $435,817 | $26,737 |
| JACQUELINE VARSALONA | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $406,785 | $39,228 |
| DENISE WELLS | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $285,247 | $42,020 |
| ROBERT C COLE JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN D ELLINGSWORTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J FARNAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY D GEHRKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAM KOOHDARY | TRUSTEE (AS OF 2/1/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID F MARVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE H MILLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDMUND PRIBITKIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN J RAY III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA P ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUE L ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLEN L SAMUELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY T WOODSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA A ZEBLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH J FARNAN JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS E LEIPOLD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE D PITCHER | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 1/15/23) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,249,498 | $1,406 |
| LAVERNE T HARMON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $1,179,333 | $57,985 |
| ERIN DIMARCO | SENIOR VP & COO Key employee | 40 | $601,978 | $76,127 |
| HEATHER O'CONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 2/29/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $469,791 | $130,461 |
| PETER BAILEY | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $562,198 | $0 |
| JAMES WILSON JR | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $397,197 | $102,770 |
| PHILLIP CLOSIUS | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $421,615 | $62,373 |
| JACQUELINE VARSALONA | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $370,260 | $36,421 |
| CHRISTIAN TROWBRIDGE | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $378,783 | $22,611 |
| LLOYD RICKETS | VP & CFO, TREASURER Officer | 40 | $304,992 | $51,304 |
| MELISSA ZEBLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT C COLE JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN D ELLINGSWORTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FARNAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY D GEHRKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID F MARVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWARENCE H MILLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDMUND PRIBITKIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RAY III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA P ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN SAMUELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY WOODSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS S SHAW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS E LEIPOLD PHD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH J FARNAN JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER BAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 6/30/22) Former | 40 | $1,234,651 | $24,502 |
| LAVERNE T HARMON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $1,141,657 | $48,995 |
| ERIN DIMARCO | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $615,320 | $42,213 |
| HEATHER A O'CONNELL | CFO (UNTIL 10/15/22), VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $487,235 | $38,548 |
| CAROLE D PITCHER | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 1/15/23) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $418,083 | $101,285 |
| JAMES WILSON JR | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $407,949 | $62,444 |
| JACQUELINE VARSALONA | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $383,442 | $29,266 |
| CHRISTIAN TROWBRIDGE | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $386,131 | $15,597 |
| EILEEN DONNELLY | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 4/30/22) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $388,170 | $8,813 |
| DAVID LEWIS | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $285,549 | $25,494 |
| LLOYD RICKETS | VICE PRESIDENT & CFO (FROM 10/17/22) Officer | 40 | $62,798 | $5,566 |
| MELISSA ZEBLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT C COLE JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRENE DU PONT JR | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 1/16/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN D ELLINGSWORTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FARNAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY D GEHRKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID F MARVIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWARENCE H MILLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDMUND PRIBITKIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RAY III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA P ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN SAMUELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY WOODSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS S SHAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS E LEIPOLD PHD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH J FARNAN JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 320 N DUPONT HWY, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6434
- In care of
- % DAVE LEWIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LLOYD A RICKETTS, 320 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
- Signed the 990
- LLOYD A RICKETTS, SR. VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO
- Phone
- (302) 356-6915
- Website
- WWW.WILMU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RELEVANCY OF THE CURRICULUM, AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO STUDENTS. AS AN INSTITUTION WITH ADMISSIONS POLICIES THAT PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL, IT OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO STUDENTS OF VARYING AGES, INTERESTS AND ASPIRATIONS.THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A RANGE OF EXEMPLARY CAREER-ORIENTED UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR A GROWING AND DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION. IT DELIVERS THESE PROGRAMS AT LOCATIONS AND TIMES CONVENIENT TO STUDENTS AND AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. A HIGHLY QUALIFIED FULL-TIME FACULTY WORKS CLOSELY WITH PART-TIME FACULTY DRAWN FROM THE WORKPLACE TO ENSURE THAT THE UNIVERSITY'S PROGRAMS PREPARE STUDENTS TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE THEIR CAREER, IMPROVE THEIR COMPETITIVENESS IN THE JOB MARKET, AND ENGAGE IN LIFELONG LEARNING.
Program accomplishments
- 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, THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE SCHOOL OF LAW. THE UNIVERSITY SERVED 18,982 (UNDUPLICATED) STUDENTS DURING FISCAL 2025, OFFERING PROGRAMS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT DELAWARE AS WELL AS PROVIDING AN ONLINE MODALITY.THE UNIVERSITY'S ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING FISCAL 24/25 WERE AS FOLLOWS:WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE CARNEGIE FOUNDATION AND THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION AS AN OPPORTUNITY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY. THIS INSTITUTIONAL CLASSIFICATION REFLECTS THAT WE ARE THE ONLY INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE THAT AFFORDS "HIGH ACCESS AND HIGH EARNINGS" TO FOSTER STUDENT SUCCESS. WE REFLECT THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE AND OUR GRADUATES EXPERIENCE COMPETITIVE WAGES. WE JOIN 479 INSTITUTIONS NATIONALLY WHO HAVE EARNED THIS DESIGNATION AND NOW SERVE AS A MODEL TO OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THESCHOOLHOUSE302, PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, THE COLLEGE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED THE SECOND ANNUAL NEW SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR INDUCTION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT NEWLY APPOINTED PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS.THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION OF NURSE ANESTHESIA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (COA) CONDUCTED AN ONSITE CAPABILITY/ACCREDITATION REVIEW OF THE DELAWARE NURSE ANESTHESIOLOGY PROGRAM AT CHRISTIANACARE AND WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY. THE REVIEW TEAM COMMENDED THE HIGH-QUALITY SELF-STUDY AND ROBUST EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE. ALL EIGHT STANDARDS, INCLUSIVE OF 156 CRITERIA WERE FOUND TO BE "IN COMPLIANCE." PENDING AN OFFICIAL ACCREDITATION DECISION IN OCTOBER 2025, THE FIRST COHORT BEGINS IN JANUARY 2026.FORBES ADVISOR EDUCATION RECOGNIZED WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY'S WELL-ROUNDED BIOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM AS A TOP 10 BEST ONLINE BIOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM. STUDENTS CAN EARN THEIR DEGREE IN PERSON AT BRANDYWINE AND NEW CASTLE LOCATIONS OR 100% ONLINE USING INNOVATIVE AT-HOME LAB KITS.THE LEGAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION IN THE LAW POLICY AND POLICY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREE EARNED A FAVORABLE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL.THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHED A NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM WITH AN INAUGURAL COHORT OF 25 STUDENTS. WE ARE ESPECIALLY COMMITTED TO CARING FOR OUR STUDENTS AS CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS AS SUCH THE UNIVERSITY SERVED A TOTAL OF 18,982 STUDENTS INCLUDING 12,265 UNDERGRADUATE, 6,017 GRADUATE, 654 DOCTORAL STUDENTS, AND 46 SCHOOL OF LAW STUDENTS DURING FISCAL 2025. THE UNIVERSITY AWARDED 3,972 TOTAL DEGREES, INCLUDING 1,703 UNDERGRADUATE, 2,106 GRADUATE AND 163 DOCTORAL DEGREES DURING FISCAL 2025.Expenses $106,159,867 · grants $21,364,784 · revenue $114,877,643
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0107088
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $384,874,339
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,456,220
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $142,357,658 | $136,037,155 | $384,874,339 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $156,581,244 | $133,473,842 | $371,599,373 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $123,946,874 | $121,397,331 | $357,282,631 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $129,795,391 | $119,415,820 | $291,760,814 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0107088).
Questions about WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC
- What is the EIN of WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC is 51-0107088.
- Is WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LLOYD A RICKETTS.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,360,641 (HEATHER O'CONNELL, VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 2/29/24)).
- How much revenue does WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $142,357,658, expenses of $136,037,155 and total assets of $384,874,339 at year end.
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