Aurora Lilac Fund
Aurora Lilac Fund is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46.
Aurora Lilac Fund at a glance
In short: Aurora Lilac Fund gave $46 across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $46), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $46
- -99.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $46
- -99.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $46
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Aurora Lilac Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Uw Kuow Fund ($46).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $46 (2020) to $50K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $46.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uw Kuow Fund Seattle, WA | General Fund | $46 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $4,872 | $4,918 | $46 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $46 | $22 | $51,250 | $50,400 | 3 | $830 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aurora Lilac Fund is led by Dawn Trudeau, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dawn Trudeau
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia McCurdy
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Lilac Fund
How much does Aurora Lilac Fund give each year?
Aurora Lilac Fund gave $46 across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $50K across 3 grants.
Where does Aurora Lilac Fund operate?
Aurora Lilac Fund has awarded grants in Rhode Island, Washington.
What is Aurora Lilac Fund's EIN?
Aurora Lilac Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1957222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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