Aurora Public Schools Foundation
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Founding
- 02/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 74-2477363
Organization Overview
Aurora Public Schools Foundation, operating under the name Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn, is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn 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 06/2023, Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $11,116,838. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF OF THE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28-J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE, COLORADO. THE FOUNDATION HAS A COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TO ENRICH STUDENT OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE DISTRICT, THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS AND THE LEVERAGIING OF PROGRAMS THAT DRIVE INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE FOR MORE THAN 40,000 STUDENTS OF THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, A K-12 SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION INITIATIVE FOR TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL PROJECTS: THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A CONDUIT FOR A VARIETY OF SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT, INCLUDING COMMUNITY ACTION ZONES, INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AND OTHER DISTRICT INITIATIVES. PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY FOR THE FYE 6/30/23 INCLUDED CONTINUATION OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STEM CHARTER SCHOOL, AURORA SCIENCE AND TECH, SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12; STEM FUNDINGS FOR VARIOUS ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS; DEVELOPMENT OF SEL CURRICULUM TO BE USED BY ALL EDUCATORS; FOOTBALL PROGRAMS FOR VARIOUS GRADE LEVELS; AND HOLIDAY MEALS FOR SPECIFIC SCHOOLS.
THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS ATTENDING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. A TOTAL OF 29 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO THE CLASS OF 2023.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTERS: THROUGH FYE 6/30/23, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERS IN THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT. SINCE INCEPTION IN 2014, MORE THAN 19,000 STUDENTS HAVE BEEN SERVED BY THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERS LOCATED IN EACH OF THE DISTRICT'S HIGH SCHOOLS. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS HAVE EARNED MORE THAN 162 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS. FURTHER GRADUATION RATES HAVE INCREASED BY 30%, DROPOUT RATES HAVE DECREASED, AND STUDENT GPAS HAVE INCREASED.
EDUCATORS EMPORIUM: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES BRAND NEW SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AT NO CHARGE, TO AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT EDUCATORS ALL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SUPPLIES ARE CONSUMABLE AND TEACHERS OFTEN PROVIDE THEM DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOM. TEACHERS FROM ALL 63 SCHOOLS IN AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN SERVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Ruiter Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $129,745 |
James Brauer Chairperson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Colbert Burton Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Carter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patty Daugherty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shannon Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $480,510 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,867 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,182,533 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,900 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,664,910 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,667 |
| Investment income | $35,286 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,355 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,628 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,682,880 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,753,519 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $41,900 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $172,306 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,692 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $64,248 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,749 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,849 |
| Payroll taxes | $938 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,129 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $50 |
| Fees for services: Other | $133,912 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,996 |
| Office expenses | $6,453 |
| Information technology | $3,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,725 |
| Travel | $13,249 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,373,525 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,369,421 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $178,321 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $276,409 |
| 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 | $2,050 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $652,026 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,478,227 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,828 |
| Grants payable | $228,321 |
| Deferred revenue | $40,000 |
| 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 | $288,149 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $806,183 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,383,895 |
| 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 | $2,478,227 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Aurora Public Schools Foundation has awarded $1,753,519 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
JT DISTRICT 28-JSPECIFIC PROGRAM PASSTHROUGH PURPOSE: DIST FACILITY EXPANS | $1,375,000 |
JT DISTRICT 28-JEDUCATORS EMPORIUM PURPOSE: CURRICULUM DVLPMNT | $75,000 |
JT DISTRICT 28-JCOLLEGE & CAREER CENTERS PURPOSE: COLLEGE/CAREER CTRS | $99,981 |
HIP ME PROJECT INCTEEN COUNSELING PROGRAM PURPOSE: TEEN COUNSELING PROG | $31,001 |
JT DISTRICT 28-JSPECIFIC PROGRAM PASSTHROUGH PURPOSE: PICKENS TECH SUPPORT | $80,000 |
JT DISTRICT 28-JEDUCATORS EMPORIUM PURPOSE: SUPPORT DIST PROGS | $92,537 |