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 12/2023, Aurora Lights generated $95.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $95.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 4 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
2023
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Osha Buysse Executive Director | 30 | $20,042 | |
Jason Ruehl Co-Treasurer | 12 | $11,782 | |
Lauren Martin Co-Treasurer | 7 | $5,485 | |
Mathew Louis-Rosenberg Director | 1 | $0 | |
Danielle Olson Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,503 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $49,045 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $95,548 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $59,990 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,407 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $33,734 |
Total expenses | $95,131 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $55,421 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $55,421 |
Total liabilities | $2,253 |
Net assets or fund balances | $53,168 |