Aurora Venture Inc
To advance educational and social welfare goals within the meaning of I.r.s. Section 501(c)(4).
Aurora Venture Inc at a glance
In short: Aurora Venture Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $27,231
- -83.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aurora Venture Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conservative Values for Utah ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Values for Utah Mountain Brook, AL | Education | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,231 | $320,000 | $462,066 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $169,297 | $175,000 | $5,703 | — | — |
About Aurora Venture Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aurora Venture Inc is a public charity, based in Hudson, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aurora Venture Inc is led by Kevin Sweeney, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Sweeney
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Datwyler
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2024)
Caryn Eggeraat
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $4K, to Thomas Datwyler (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Venture Inc
How much does Aurora Venture Inc give each year?
Aurora Venture Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Aurora Venture Inc?
Aurora Venture Inc reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $320K.
Where does Aurora Venture Inc operate?
Aurora Venture Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Aurora Venture Inc's EIN?
Aurora Venture Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1549787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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