Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc
To support people and promote global projects tackling the needs of the most helpless and destitute Aurora is rooted in the events of the Armenian Genocide one hundred years ago and the enhancement of its position in the world's memory. We will uncover and tell stories of survival and humanity that transpired during the Genocide. In addition, the goal of the Organization is to generate global and local conversations about gratitude; about survivors and saviors from any time and from any place around the world; and about "on the ground" humanitarian projects that make a lasting difference.
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc gave $355K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $355,000
- +115.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,750
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $16,750,513
- +218.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc
Who Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clinton Foundation ($200K). Together the top 4 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 610% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $355K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Panzi Foundation Washington, DC | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Brd Long Island City, NY | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Georges Malaika Fdn New York, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,750,513 | $15,329,973 | $4,811,476 | $355,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $5,264,775 | $4,095,370 | $1,908,981 | $165,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $3,606,351 | $6,081,950 | $3,722,919 | $3,210,500 | Total only |
| 2021 | $1,150,777 | $1,764,400 | $2,550,742 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $2,009,308 | $4,088,947 | $3,261,260 | $160,000 | 3 |
| 2019 | $294,695 | $1,301,256 | $1,407,010 | $145,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $355K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc is led by Armine Afeyan, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 4 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Armine Afeyan
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $180K (2024)
Arman Jilavyan
CEO & Vice Chair
Chief Executive Officerpresi → Chief Executive Officer & President, 2023
Chief Executive Officer & President → CEO & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noubar Afeyan
Board Chair & Secretary
Director & Secretary → Board Chairsecretary, 2021
Board Chairsecretary → Board Chair & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sallie Lynch
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Anthony Barsamian
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lord Ara Darzi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Greenwald
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Afeyan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Esrailan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kline
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raffi Gregorian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter J Hall CPA
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officertreas → Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Larry Christofori
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ruben Vardanyan (2019–2020) — Director & Chairman
- Former: Svetlana Garipova (2019–2020) — CFO
- Former: Vartan Gregorian (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to Armine Afeyan (Chief Executive Officer (As of 09/24)). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc
How much does Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc give each year?
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc gave $355K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $165K across 2 grants.
What is Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $65,000, and its average grant was $88,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc give grants?
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and New York (15%).
Does Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
How large is Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc?
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc reported $16.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.3M.
What is Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc?
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $16.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4808338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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