Aurora Public Schools Foundation
Cultivate community investment to enrich student opportunity.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+62.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$464K
-20.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
-80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$464K
+298.2% YoY
About Aurora Public Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aurora Public Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in AURORA, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $464K. Net investment income was $191K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,418,037 | $3,332,964 | $2,478,227 |
| Revenue | $3,176,397 | $2,150,493 | $2,682,880 |
| Expenses | $1,251,086 | $1,219,549 | $2,373,525 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $191,054 | $99,914 | $25,931 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Aurora Public Schools Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include JT District 28J ($463,667).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JT District 28J Aurora, CO | Education | $463,667 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Ruiter | Executive Director | 40 | $146,986 |
| Charlie Brackman | Director | 1 | — |
| Monica Colbert Burton | Director | 1 | — |
| Patty Daugherty | Director | 1 | — |
| Briana Fernandez Luna | Director | 1 | — |
| Chevy Lowe | Director | 1 | — |
| David Mafe | Director | 1 | — |
| BJ Perez | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathyrn Staples | At-Large | 1 | — |
| Marcos Stephens | Director | 1 | — |
| Ana Valles | Director | 1 | — |
| Michele Washington | Director | 1 | — |
| James Brauer | Chairperson | 3 | — |
| Shannon Jones | Vice Chairperson | 2 | — |
| Lisa Kessler | Treasurer 7124 - 123124 | 2 | — |
| Peter Waltz | Secretary | 2 | — |
| David Whelan | Treasurer 1125 - 63025 | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Aurora Public Schools Foundation?
As of 2025, Aurora Public Schools Foundation holds $5.4M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $464K in 2025.
Where does Aurora Public Schools Foundation operate?
Aurora Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Aurora Public Schools Foundation award?
In 2025, Aurora Public Schools Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $464K — an average of about $464K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aurora Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
Aurora Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2477363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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