Aurora Lights
- Assets
- $40.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Morgantown, WV
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1942427
Organization Overview
Aurora Lights is located in Morgantown, WV. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Lights 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 Lights generated $81.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $57.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 3 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AURORA LIGHTS, INC. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (DURING, AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER) AND STEWARDSHIP/LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OF VARIOUS KINDS TO PROMOTE NATIVE WV ANIMALS, BIODIVERSITY FOR THE MOUNTAINS AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY APPALACHIA REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Osha Buysse Executive Director | 30 | $15,544 | |
Lauren Martin Co-Treasurer | 7 | $5,119 | |
Jason Ruehl Co-Treasurer | 12 | $4,920 | |
Mathew Louis-Rosenberg Director | 1 | $0 | |
Danielle Olson Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,428 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,056 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $11,352 |
| Total Revenue | $81,836 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $38,510 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,021 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $17,509 |
| Total expenses | $57,040 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $40,616 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $40,616 |
| Total liabilities | $675 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $39,941 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aurora Lights has recieved totaling $5,267.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $5,267 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Holden Arboretum Kirtland, OH | $193,917,757 | $10,821,026 |
Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc Norfolk, VA | $43,853,620 | $16,211,583 |
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc Richmond, VA | $31,961,001 | $10,839,125 |
Cleveland Botanical Garden Cleveland, OH | $35,890,779 | $5,647,210 |
The Dawes Arboretum Heath, OH | $86,881,855 | $4,280,700 |
Holden Arboretum Trust Brooklyn, OH | $70,979,176 | $2,444,577 |
John J Tyler Arboretum Media, PA | $14,721,113 | $3,488,444 |
Trinity Memorial Gardens Inc Waldorf, MD | $4,841,517 | $1,868,207 |
Awbury Arboretum Association Inc Philadelphia, PA | $1,466,230 | $1,055,916 |
Adkins Arboretum Ltd Ridgely, MD | $5,843,220 | $1,424,602 |
Mcintire Botanical Garden Inc Charlottesville, VA | $3,534,653 | $3,462,322 |
Greener Partners Norristown, PA | $477,388 | $839,071 |