Messenger - Vol. 1, No. 1, Page 37 Fall 1991 1990-91 Report of Private Support Delaware Annual Fund Gifts to current operations, both unrestricted use and restricted to college, department or program, define the Delaware Annual Fund. They comprise an important part of the University's financial health, as they represent needed supplements to funding from tuition and fees, the state, the endowment and other income that runs the daily operations of the University. Individuals comprise the majority of donors, and those who work for matching gift companies are encouraged to take advantage of this job benefit.