The Aureus Foundation Inc
The Aureus Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Clarksville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K.
The Aureus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Aureus Foundation Inc gave $15K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,120,075
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Aureus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Champions Against Cancer ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Aureus Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 31% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $15K (2024) to $54K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champions Against Cancer San Francisco, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Dominion Sisters of St Cecilia Nashville, TN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,120,075 | $168,455 | $20,300 | $15,000 | 3 | $16,554 | — | $53,051 |
| 2023 | $971,920 | $113,597 | $34,605 | $26,000 | 5 | $27,815 | $5,241 | $45,960 |
| 2022 | $877,928 | $151,631 | $54,203 | $43,000 | 4 | $44,067 | $11,922 | $41,180 |
| 2021 | $780,500 | $189,732 | $62,450 | $53,500 | 4 | $56,013 | $79,782 | $37,255 |
| 2020 | $653,218 | $81,454 | $44,733 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $35,820 | $30,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aureus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aureus Foundation Inc is led by Justin B. White, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin B. White
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn S. Whitaker
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica L. Fansler
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jane Brooks Horn Left (2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Louis M. Rehak Jr Left (2023) — President & Director
- Former: Robert B. White Left (2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Jane Brooks Horn (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Louis M. Rehak Jr. (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Robert B. White (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
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 The Aureus Foundation Inc
How much does The Aureus Foundation Inc give each year?
The Aureus Foundation Inc gave $15K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 5 grants.
What is The Aureus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Aureus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aureus Foundation Inc give grants?
The Aureus Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (33%) and Maryland (33%).
Does The Aureus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Aureus Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Aureus Foundation Inc?
The Aureus Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Aureus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Aureus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1610650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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