Aurora Commons
- Assets
- $283.0k
- Revenue
- $956.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 11/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 35-2515559
Organization Overview
Aurora Commons is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Aurora Commons employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Commons is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Aurora Commons generated $956.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $879.3k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AURORA COMMONS PROVIDES A WELCOMING SPACE FOR OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS TO REST, PREPARE A MEAL AND CONNECT TO RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AURORA COMMONS OFFERS THE ONLY DROP-IN SPACE ON NORTH AURORA DIRECTLY SERVING WOMEN WHO ARE COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED, MANY OF WHOM ARE DRUG DEPENDENT AND LACK SAFE HOUSING. SINCE 2019, AURORA COMMONS HAS PARTNERED WITH HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER/UW MEDICINE, WITH SUPPORT FROM PACIFIC HOSPITAL PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, TO PROVIDE ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE FOR THESE WOMEN. THE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND EMPOWERED (SHE) CLINIC IS STAFFED BY NURSES AND PHYSICIANS THREE DAYS A WEEK. THE PURPOSE OF THE SHE CLINIC IS TO PROVIDE KIND, QUALITY, NONJUDGMENTAL HEALTHCARE TO WOMEN ON AURORA AVENUE. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021, AURORA COMMONS SERVED 140 WOMEN THROUGH THE SHE CLINIC AND ADDITIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICES. AURORA COMMONS ALSO SERVES UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS IN NORTH SEATTLE WITH ITS DROP-IN PROGRAM, OPEN FOUR DAYS A WEEK. ANYONE IS WELCOME TO RECEIVE A WARM MEAL, FREE HYGIENE SUPPLIES, CLEAN CLOTHES AND ONE-ON-ONE VISITS WITH ADVOCATES WHO HELP CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES. THE COMMONS RECEIVED 11,134 VISITS DURING THE 2020/2021 FISCAL YEAR AND HAS SERVED OVER 15,400 MEALS. 383 OF OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS RECEIVED RESOURCE CASE MANAGEMENT FROM A STAFF ADVOCATE. THIRTY PEOPLE WERE MATCHED WITH HOUSING AND 90 PEOPLE GAINED ACCESS TO ADDICTION TREATMENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Dahl Helendi Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $74,844 |
Rebecca Lavigne Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kate Forand-Featherston Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jamie Clausen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brian Wyse Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Giana Davison Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $311,528 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $644,435 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $955,963 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $955,976 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $72,165 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,775 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,080 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $276,604 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,006 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,592 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,590 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $14,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $46,383 |
| Advertising and promotion | $821 |
| Office expenses | $22,980 |
| Information technology | $18,317 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $178,239 |
| Travel | $39 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,408 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $18,341 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $879,252 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $241,280 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $39,331 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,400 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $283,011 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $227,040 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $55,971 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $283,011 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Aurora Commons has recieved totaling $123,802.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $78,071 |
Young Womens Christian Association Of Seattle-King County-Snohomish C Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SEATTLE DV HOUSING ASSISTANCE (CSE) GRANT | $36,660 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,355 |
Florence & Orville Shortlidge Tr Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $166 |
Puget Sound Energy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM - GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50 |
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Mercer Island Country Club Mercer Island, WA | $6,268,169 | $3,764,472 |
Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway Amboy, WA | $6,668,263 | $4,804,013 |
Mercer Island Beach Club Mercer Island, WA | $5,095,588 | $2,669,699 |