Aurora Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$80K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Aurora Foundation?
Aurora Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($23K), Iwaki Mori Research Foundation ($15K), The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $80K in grants to Aurora Foundation between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | $22,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Iwaki Mori Research Foundation | $15,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial | $15,000 | 6 | 2021–2026 |
| The Sugimoto Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Kraus Family Foundation | $6,950 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Matsuhisa Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kelben Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rusinow Family Charitable Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2026) to $29K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
What grants has Aurora Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial | UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Matsuhisa Foundation | JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial | UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Iwaki Mori Research Foundation | RESEARCH | $15,300 |
| 2024 | The Sugimoto Family Foundation | TO ASSIST U.S. CITIZENS, WHO ARE JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS OR GRADUATE STUDENTS OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION, TO EXPERIENCE LIVING IN JAPAN AND FURTHER THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE, IMPROVE THEIR TEACHING ABILITIES, AND ENRICH THEIR APPRECIATION OF JAPANESE CULTURE. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial | UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Kraus Family Foundation | 2024 UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $750 |
| 2024 | Rusinow Family Charitable Foundation | NON-SPECIFIC GIFT | $500 |
| 2023 | The Sugimoto Family Foundation | TO ASSIST U.S. CITIZENS, WHO ARE JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS OR GRADUATE STUDENTS OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION, TO EXPERIENCE LIVING IN JAPAN AND FURTHER THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE, IMPROVE THEIR TEACHING ABILITIES, AND ENRICH THEIR APPRECIATION OF JAPANESE CULTURE. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial | UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Kraus Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. | $200 |
| 2022 | The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial | UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Kraus Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. | $2,000 |
| 2021 | The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE MISSION AND OPERATING ACTIVITY | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Kraus Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Kelben Foundation Inc | CANCER HEALTH CARE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2020 | Kraus Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT POSITIVE CHANGE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. | $2,000 |
| 2020 | The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $250 |
| 2020 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50 |
| 2019 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Aurora Foundation?
Aurora Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($23K), Iwaki Mori Research Foundation ($15K), The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $80K in grants to Aurora Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Aurora Foundation's largest funder?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis is the largest recorded funder of Aurora Foundation, with $23K across 2 grants (2019–2020).
How much grant funding has Aurora Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $80K in grants to Aurora Foundation across 21 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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