East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc
To enhance the educational experience of students in the east aurora school district.
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc gave $104K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,989
- +131.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,989
- +131.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $103,989
- Total assets
- $8,777,135
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East Aurora School District ($104K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 602% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $104K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Aurora School District East Aurora, NY | Educational Enrichment | $103,989 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,777,135 | $227,648 | $176,845 | $103,989 | 1 | $27,847 |
| 2023 | $7,653,815 | $169,011 | $99,655 | $44,849 | 1 | $32,882 |
| 2022 | $6,816,612 | $254,077 | $126,920 | $76,426 | 1 | $14,836 |
| 2021 | $7,982,028 | $201,501 | $41,624 | $14,811 | 1 | $71,929 |
| 2020 | $7,149,910 | $93,612 | $47,947 | $11,740 | 1 | $6,354 |
About East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Aurora, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $104K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc is led by Betsey Dechert-Boss, Board Member & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betsey Dechert-Boss
Board Member & President
President → Board Member & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Brunson
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member & Vice President, 2021
Board Member & Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Schultz
Board Member & Secretary
Secretary → Board Member & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Freed
Board Member & Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Board Member & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Markello
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ervin
Board Member & Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Eden
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan McClaren
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Schultz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Kasperek
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hornung
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ryan O'Connor (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Metzger (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Kay Laforce (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc
How much does East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc gave $104K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
How large is East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc?
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What is East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc?
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in East Aurora, NY. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc operate?
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
East Aurora Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1359264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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