Aurora Public Schools Foundation

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 06/2022, Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. 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 $14,052,416. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTERS: THROUGH FYE 6/30/22, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERS IN THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, THE FINAL COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERS WERE OPENED, TOTAL 7 CENTERS AND ENSURING THAT 100% OF ALL APS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS RESOURCES AT THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL. SINCE INCEPTION IN 2014, MORE THAN 139 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN SECURED BY GRADUATING SENIORS.


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 6/30/22 INCLUDED CONTINUATION OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STEM CHARTER SCHOOL, AURORA SCIENCE AND TECH, ENRICHMENT FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SCHOOLS, STEM FUNDING FOR VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND THE OPERATION OF THE EDUCATORS' EMPORIUM, PROVIDING FREE SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPLIES TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS.


FOOD AND CRISIS RELIEF: IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A FOOD AND CRISIS RELIEF FUND. THROUGH FYE 6/30/22, MORE THAN 8 MILLION MEALS WERE SERVED TO THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE MEALS WERE FOR ADULTS AND FULLY FUNDED THROUGH THE APS FOUNDATION. ALL FOOD AND CRISIS RELIEF FUND WERE EXPENDED BY THE FYE 6/30/22.


THE FOUDNATION MANAGES A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR GRADUATES OF THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT. THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/22, SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 184 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jill Ruiter
Executive Di
$126,524
Monica Colbert Burton
Chairperson
$0
Shannon Jones
Secretary
$0
Lisa Kessler
Treasurer
$0
Kevin Walton
Vice Chairpe
$0
Jim Brauer
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$324,584
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,091
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,593,016
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $27,300
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,924,691
Total Program Service Revenue$21,161
Investment income $5,009
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,191
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$10,389
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,943,663

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Aurora Public Schools Foundation has awarded $1,781,542 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JT DISTRICT 28-JSPECIFIC PROGRAM PASSTHROUGH

PURPOSE: SUPPORT APS SCHOOLS

$1,107,031

JT DISTRICT 28-JFOOD & CRISIS RELIEF

PURPOSE: FOOD & CRISIS RELIEF

$477,240

JT DISTRICT 28-JCOLLEGE & CAREER CENTERS

PURPOSE: COLLEGE & CAREER CTR

$169,196

HIP ME PROJECT INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: TEEN COUNSELING PROG

$22,500

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: YOUTH IN VIOLENT CRI

$5,575
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Aurora Public Schools Foundation has recieved totaling $500,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION

$250,000
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION

$250,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$130,990
Earnings-$17,605
Admin Expense-$1,318
Grants-$1,000
Ending Balance$111,067

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