Spirit of Aurora
THE SPIRIT OF AURORA EXISTS TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE IN AURORA. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A MEANS FOR FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO CONTRIBUTE TO MUNICIPAL PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF AURORA WHICH PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$274K
+426.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$55K
-29.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-29.8% YoY
About Spirit of Aurora
Based on IRS filings
Spirit of Aurora is a nonprofit organization, based in AURORA, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $274K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $5.
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $273,509 | $51,914 | $62,077 |
| Revenue | $226,544 | $68,080 | $65,447 |
| Expenses | $54,949 | $78,243 | $160,787 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5 | $5 | $1 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Aurora ($54,949).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AURORA AURORA, CO | COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT SUPPORT | $54,949 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER DEARMAN | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JANET MARLOW | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BOB JAMIESON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM GONDREZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Spirit of Aurora?
As of 2024, Spirit of Aurora holds $274K in total assets with $227K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $55K in 2024.
Where does Spirit of Aurora operate?
Spirit of Aurora has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Spirit of Aurora award?
In 2024, Spirit of Aurora awarded 1 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Spirit of Aurora's EIN?
Spirit of Aurora's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1128797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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