Aurora Community School
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 82-4171630
Organization Overview
Aurora Community School is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Aurora Community School employed 25 individuals. Aurora Community School 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 06/2020, Aurora Community School generated $2.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 206.0% per year over the past 2 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF AURORA COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS TO CREATE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO FULLY ENGAGE IN EXPERIENCE-BASED LEARNING IN ORDER TO BRIDGE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL CONTEXT FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE DEEPLY WITH CONTENT AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF ACADEMIC SKILLS. AS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL, OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WILL SUPPORT AUTHENTIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY LEARNING FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELD AND CONTRIBUTING THEIR IDEAS TO ACTUAL LOCAL ISSUES AND DILEMMAS, TIED TO OUR FOUR THEMES. IN ORDER TO PREPARE, THEY WILL READ COMPLEX TEXTS, WRITE ABOUT THE TOPICS THEY STUDY, AND ENGAGE IN PURPOSEFUL CONVERSATIONS. OUR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ARE ENGAGING AND RIGOROUS FOR ALL STUDENTS.
OUR PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL CONTEXT FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE DEEPLY WITH CONTENT AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF ACADEMIC SKILLS. AS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL, OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WILL SUPPORT AUTHENTIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY LEARNING FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELD AND CONTRIBUTING THEIR IDEAS TO ACTUAL LOCAL ISSUES AND DILEMMAS, TIED TO OUR FOUR THEMES. IN ORDER TO PREPARE, THEY WILL READ COMPLEX TEXTS, WRITE ABOUT THE TOPICS THEY STUDY, AND ENGAGE IN PURPOSEFUL CONVERSATIONS. OUR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ARE ENGAGING AND RIGOROUS FOR ALL STUDENTS.
OUR PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL CONTEXT FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE DEEPLY WITH CONTENT AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF ACADEMIC SKILLS. AS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL, OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS WILL SUPPORT AUTHENTIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY LEARNING FROM EXPERTS IN THE FIELD AND CONTRIBUTING THEIR IDEAS TO ACTUAL LOCAL ISSUES AND DILEMMAS, TIED TO OUR FOUR THEMES. IN ORDER TO PREPARE, THEY WILL READ COMPLEX TEXTS, WRITE ABOUT THE TOPICS THEY STUDY, AND ENGAGE IN PURPOSEFUL CONVERSATIONS. OUR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ARE ENGAGING AND RIGOROUS FOR ALL STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Martin Co-Founder/co-Principal | Officer | 40 | $51,120 |
Meredith Stotle Co-Founder/co-Principal | Officer | 40 | $46,561 |
Christine Heitz President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wendy Swanhorst Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sheldon Reynolds Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria Perez Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $490,983 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $692,070 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,183,053 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,196,951 |
| Investment income | $251 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$350,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,722,463 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $243,260 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,815 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $765,983 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $172,689 |
| Other employee benefits | $89,755 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $65,212 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $144,665 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $268,793 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,108 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $37,364 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $200,738 |
| Travel | $9,525 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $14,363 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $22,248 |
| All other expenses | $251,639 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,726,484 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aurora Community School has recieved totaling $16,260.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mile High United Way Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: COVID/DESIGNATION | $16,260 |
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|---|---|---|
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Stargate Charter School Thornton, CO | $19,773,978 | $21,738,033 |
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Chavez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy Pueblo, CO | $45,291,290 | $14,740,819 |
Liberty Tradition Charter School Phoenix, AZ | $15,402,752 | $15,178,313 |
Excelsior Academy Erda, UT | $21,101,376 | $14,135,210 |
Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools Inc Golden, CO | $7,199,247 | $14,781,015 |