The AURA Fund for Women
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.wfmn.org/aura-fund/)._
Overview
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The AURA Fund for Women
- Advancing causes and initiatives that empower women and communities
- Uplifting individuals and organizations through financial support and resources.
- Resilience through investing in sustainable solutions with long-term impact.
- Advocacy for economic and social justice, equality, and systemic change through collective giving.
How the AURA Fund Works
After our first year as Impact100 Twin Cities, we are honored to partner with the Women’s Fund of Minnesota, and in doing so, becoming The AURA Fund for Women. This partnership unlocks a wealth of resources and knowledge, and aligns with our commitment to learning about the needs within our community – and using our power to amplify the voices and work of Twin Cities nonprofits.
Grants
The AURA Fund focuses our grantmaking on economic justice – supporting systems that provide equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. The goal is to establish a stable foundation that allows all people to live dignified, creative, and productive lives, free from basic needs and concerns.
We work with the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota to identify and vet potential nonprofits that are aligned with our mission. We also welcome nonprofit recommendations from our members.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
What Women's Foundation of Minnesota actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 90
- Total given
- $3.91M
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $5,250–$340K
- By dollars: Minnesota 86%, New York 9%, California 4%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN; Duluth, MN.
- 46% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
A Call to Men · Rockville Centre, NY
DAF withdrawl; withdrawal; general operating support in honor of Ted Bunch and Tony…
$340K
Bemidji State Alumni & Foundation · Bemidji, MN
Scholarships and student expenses
$200K
Dunwoody College of Technology · Minneapolis, MN
Scholarships and student expenses
$200K
Minneapolis College Foundation · Minneapolis, MN
We Thrive grant
$200K
Minnesota North College · Hibbing, MN
Scholarships and student expenses
$200K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Economic services
- Social justice
- Nonprofits
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