Nonprofit · EIN 51-0413420
DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19804
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,064,351 | $9,349,664 | -$285,313 | $28,861,540 | $38,451,451 | -$9,589,911 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,733,669 | $9,284,533 | -$550,864 | $30,714,566 | $39,845,393 | -$9,130,827 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,472,824 | $8,242,623 | $230,201 | $31,614,514 | $40,194,477 | -$8,579,963 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,454,608
- of which government grants
- $8,185,705
- Program service revenue
- $330,213
- Investment income
- $279,530
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,519,385
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,160,415
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40,266
- Accounting fees
- $32,250
- Occupancy
- $120,155
- Travel
- $2,384
- Depreciation
- $670,846
- Program services (functional)
- $7,326,721
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,022,943
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,714,566
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,861,540
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,451,451
- Net assets, end of year
- -$9,589,911
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,582,966
- Gross receipts
- $9,064,351
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH GATSON | CFO / HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,541 | $53,389 |
| CAPTAIN DANE BATES | SENIOR NAVAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $101,532 | $59,433 |
| DEBRA CERTESIO | DEAN OF CADETS Officer | 40 | $111,499 | $39,898 |
| DANIEL NEWCOTT | COMMANDANT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,154 | $72,124 |
| SCOTT GREEN | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 40 | $95,280 | $23,435 |
| SHARON KURFUERST | COMMANDANT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,769 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCCLOSKEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JELENA BATULA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN DIELEUTERIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD MCLAMB JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN BARBATO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERARDI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROSTOCKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE KRAJEWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS KENNY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY PULLELLA | COMMANDANT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $164,132 | $62,446 |
| KENNETH GATSON | CFO / HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,784 | $57,198 |
| DEBRA CERTESIO | DEAN OF CADETS Officer | 40 | $107,537 | $40,596 |
| SHARON KURFUERST | COMMANDANT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $69,231 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROSTOCKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENERAL FRANK VAVALA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN DIELEUTERIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD MCLAMB JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATH KAHRS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN BARBATO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCCLOSKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERARDI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE KRAJEWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZANE GORDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY PULLELLA | COMMANDANT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $161,558 | $59,641 |
| KENNETH GATSON | CFO / HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,680 | $53,232 |
| DEBRA CERTESIO | DEAN OF CADETS Officer | 40 | $101,418 | $37,870 |
| HEATH KAHRS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCCLOSKEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BERARDI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN OUTTEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK VAVALA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN BARBATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZANE GORDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN DIELEUTERIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE KRAJEWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROSTOCKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 112 MIDDLEBORO RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1621
- In care of
- % PRESIDENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARON KURFUERST, 112 MIDDLEBORO ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 198041621
- Signed the 990
- KENNETH GATSON, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (302) 998-0745
- Website
- WWW.DEMILACAD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY IS TO PREPARE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN FOR THEIR NEXT LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A FOUNDATION THAT LEADS TO GOOD CITIZENSHIP. IN ADDITION, WE WILL FURNISH THEM WITH A HEALTHY MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WITH MILITARY TRAINING AS A REQUISITE FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENSHIP AND SELF-DISCIPLINE AND TO AFFORD THEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROPER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND EXPOSURE TO MORAL IDEAS.
Program accomplishments
- THE NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS ("NJROTC") - THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED AT ACCREDITED SECONDARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE NATION, BY INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE RETIRED NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND COAST GUARD OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IS AUGMENTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITIES, DRILL COMPETITION, FIELD MEETS, FLIGHTS, VISITS TO NAVAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE ACADEMIES, MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING, AND OTHER MILITARY TRAINING. UNIFORMS, TEXTBOOKS, TRAINING AIDS, AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCE ARE PROVIDED BY THE NAVY. THROUGH THE NAVY JROTC PROGRAM, THE CADETS HAVE NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ADVANCE THEIR RANK THROUGHOUT THEIR FOUR YEARS AT THE ACADEMY. THE DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY IS RATED BY THE NAVY AS A DISTINGUISHED UNIT WITH ACADEMIC HONORS. OUR FULLY ACCREDITED COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM IS COMPREHENSIVE AND RIGOROUS AND SUCCESSFULLY PREPARES OUR GRADUATES FOR THEIR NEXT LEVEL OF EDUCATION. AS OF THE CLASS OF 2025, DMA HAS GRADUATED 2,502 CADETS WHO HAVE EARNED IN EXCESS OF 195 MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIP MONIES. EIGHTY-SIX PERCENT OF OUR DMA GRADUATES CHOSE TO ENTER A POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY INCLUDING 4 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, 2-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND ALL FIVE US SERVICE ACADEMIES. IN ADDITION, 10% OF OUR GRADUATES HAVE ENLISTED TO SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES.Expenses $7,326,721 · revenue $599,116
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
- 51-0413420
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,861,540
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,064,351
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,064,351 | $9,349,664 | $28,861,540 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,733,669 | $9,284,533 | $30,714,566 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,472,824 | $8,242,623 | $31,614,514 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,627,502 | $7,404,506 | $34,413,355 | 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 51-0413420).
Questions about DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC
- What is the EIN of DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC is 51-0413420.
- Is DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY 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 DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY 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 DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY 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 DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHARON KURFUERST.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,541 (KENNETH GATSON, CFO / HR DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DELAWARE MILITARY ACADEMY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,064,351, expenses of $9,349,664 and total assets of $28,861,540 at year end.
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