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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0208902

MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC

Tax-exempt · FELTON, DE 19943

Financials

$85K$64K2022$85K$76K2023$77K$112K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$76,583$111,781-$35,198$204,986$70,024$134,962
September 30, 2024990$84,866$76,246$8,620$240,084$69,924$170,160
September 30, 2023990$84,602$64,343$20,259$221,950$60,410$161,540
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$37,896
Membership dues
$6,897
Program service revenue
$38,611
Investment income
$76
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$25,738
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,000
Travel
$9,889
Program services (functional)
$104,257
Management and general (functional)
$7,524

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$240,084
Total assets, end of year
$204,986
Total liabilities, end of year
$70,024
Net assets, end of year
$134,962
Gross receipts
$76,583
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1977
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOANNA TALMOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
BETH ANN JONESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TRACEY ENGSCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR AND TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BRITTANY LEWISSECRETARY AND JUDGE'S CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
HOWARD GORDONFIELD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
KARA CHAPEYBUSINESS MANAGER
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN KUHLINGCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
AMANDA KUHLCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TRACEY ENGSCHOLARSHIP ADMIN
Trustee or director
20$0
LINDA WELLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JOANNA TALMOBUSINESS MANAGER
Trustee or director
10$0
BETH ANN JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
BRITTANY LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
CHERYL CROWEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
HOWARD GORDONFIELD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
MARY DEBUSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN KUHLINGCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
AMANDA KUHLCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TRACEY ENGSCHOLARSHIP ADMIN
Trustee or director
20$0
LINDA WELLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JOANNA TALMOBUSINESS MANAGER
Trustee or director
10$0
BETH ANN JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
BRITTANY LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
CHERYL CROWEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
HOWARD GORDONFIELD DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
MARY DEBUSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
161 FAN BRANCH DR, FELTON, DE 19943-9215
In care of
% CAROL J STEVENS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOANNA TALMO, 161 FAN BRANCE DRIVE, FELTON, DE 19943
Signed the 990
JOANNA TALMO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(302) 270-0174
Return prepared by
ACCOUNTING & TAX SOLUTIONS

Mission

The Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant, Inc provides scholarship opportunities to young women in the State of Delaware

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Miss Delaware Scholarship Program, Inc. provides educational scholarships and financial assistance to young women throughout Delaware while promoting academic excellence, leadership, and personal development. Over the past five years, the organization has awarded $161,950 in scholarships to 56 young women. During the 2025 tax year, 16 Miss and Teen candidates participated in the Miss Delaware Scholarship Competitions. Using participant entry fees, the organization provided state sashes and crowns, meals during competition week, participant apparel, and leadership activities that enhanced the scholarship experience. Several local and state scholarship recipients reside in Delaware communities that are considered underserved, ensuring that educational and leadership opportunities are accessible to young women who may otherwise face financial or social barriers.
    Expenses $101,811 · grants $25,738 · revenue $12,856
  • The Young Diamonds Mentoring Program serves girls ages 4 through 13 by developing leadership, confidence, scholarship, service, and sisterhood through meaningful mentoring relationships with Miss Delaware candidates. Participants perform in the state competition, escort contestants during the evening gown competition, and participate in educational and community events throughout the year. The program served 14 Young Diamonds during the 2025 tax year. Each participant received an official crown and sash, event admission, educational experiences, and opportunities to interact with state and local titleholders while building leadership skills, self-confidence, and a commitment to community involvement.
    Expenses $2,212 · revenue $3,396
  • The Miss Delaware Scholarship Program develops future leaders by providing interview preparation, public speaking instruction, leadership training, and professional development opportunities for Miss and Teen candidates. Through mock interviews, on-stage question preparation, and individualized coaching, participants strengthen communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills that prepare them for academic, professional, and civic success. Alumni of the program have pursued careers in psychology, leadership development, consulting, entertainment, law, science, entrepreneurship, advocacy, public policy, medicine, research, nonprofit leadership, education, counseling, and many other professions, demonstrating the lasting impact of the organization s leadership development mission.
    Expenses $234

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC

Due February 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
51-0208902
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$204,986
Income (IRS master file)
$76,583

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$76,583$111,781$204,986XML
990September 2024$84,866$76,246$240,084XML
990September 2023$84,602$64,343$221,950XML
990September 2022$65,820$75,205$181,748IRS
990September 2021–––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 51-0208902).

Questions about MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC

What is the EIN of MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC is 51-0208902.
Is MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 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 MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOANNA TALMO.
Who are the officers and directors of MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MISS DELAWARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,583, expenses of $111,781 and total assets of $204,986 at year end.

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