Aurora Sister Cities International is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Q19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aurora Sister Cities International employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Sister Cities International 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 12/2021, Aurora Sister Cities International generated $320.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $219.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 7 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 SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONALS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LOCAL AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS CENTERED ON CULTURAL, EDUCATION AND BEST PRACTICES EXCHANGE, CULTIVATING A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS WHO CHAMPIONPEACE AND PROSPERITY AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERS: IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION AGAIN RAN THE GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERS PROGRAM WHICH BEGINS ANNUALLY WITH AN ENTIRELY FREE 1-WEEK-LONG DAY CAMP FOR AURORA YOUTH AGED 13-15, AND WHICH IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A SET OF GLOBAL COMPETENCIES TO BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR A FUTURE IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED A NUMBER OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL YOUTH THAT FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY SERVICE, TEAM-BUILDING AND COLLEGE-AND-CAREER-READINESS.
CITY WORKING GROUPS (COMMITTEES) LED SPECIAL PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH AURORAS SISTER CITIES THAT FOCUSED ON ARTISTIC, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE. THE COMMITTEES ALSO HOSTED SOME LOCAL EVENTS FOCUSED ON SHOWCASING THE CULTURES AND TRADITIONS OF AURORAS SISTER COMMUNITIES. TRAVEL WAS LIMITED DUE TO COVID, BUT THE EL SALVADOR COMMITTEE (WORKING GROUP) DID COLLABORATE WITH THE CITY OF AURORA TO HOST A MAYORAL MISSION TO EL SALVADOR. OTHER LOCAL AND VIRTUAL EVENTS INCLUDED: A VIRTUAL EKIBEN TOUR, A KOREA TOWN AURORA GOLF TOURNAMENT, A VIRTUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, A BINGO FUNDRAISING EVENT AND A FALL FUNDRAISER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karlyn Shorb CEO | Officer | 40 | $88,511 |
Debi Hunter Holen Board Chair | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Rachel Stetz Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $18,133 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $163,066 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $181,199 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $138,763 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $319,964 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,511 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,997 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $32,983 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,797 |
Payroll taxes | $9,275 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,845 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,388 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,244 |
Office expenses | $96 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,275 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,520 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $219,553 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,327 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,004 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $164,331 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $32,704 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $131,627 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $164,331 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Aurora Sister Cities International has recieved totaling $55,048.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Daniels Fund Denver, CO PURPOSE: GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERS CIVICS EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM EXPANSION | $30,000 |
Wend Ii Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERS | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48 |
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---|---|---|
Asia Foundation San Francisco, CA | $76,412,898 | $96,548,436 |
Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development North Little Rock, AR | $132,106,340 | $99,120,433 |
Thousand Currents San Francisco, CA | $18,209,575 | $15,204,408 |
Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | $171,351,006 | $110,683,026 |
Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center Tustin, CA | $7,369,016 | $74,277,628 |
Give2asia Oakland, CA | $46,076,655 | $66,536,782 |
Mercury One Inc Irving, TX | $26,900,316 | $58,076,637 |
International Relief Teams San Diego, CA | $7,706,512 | $52,337,669 |
Orphan Grain Train Inc Norfolk, NE | $23,468,365 | $39,686,320 |
Summer Institute Of Linguistics Inc Dallas, TX | $120,332,199 | $43,315,582 |
Caris Foundation International Irving, TX | $3,266,033 | $33,910,538 |
Armenia Artsakh Fund Inc Northridge, CA | $19,924 | $33,562,642 |