Aurora University
- Assets
- $222.0m
- Revenue
- $150.7m
- Investments
- $5.7m
- Employees
- 1,736
- Location
- Aurora, IL
- Founding
- 09/1941
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 36-2166964
Organization Overview
Aurora University is located in Aurora, IL. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Aurora University employed 1,736 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora University is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2020, Aurora University generated $150.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $146.7m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE POST-SECONDARY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AURORA UNIVERSITY PROVIDES POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO 4,484 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 2,791 GRADUATE STUDENTS ON ITS THREE LOCATIONS IN AURORA, ILLINOIS, WILLIAMS BAY, WISCONSIN AND WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS, AS WELL AS ON-LINE AND VARIOUS OTHER LOCATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, AU GRADUATED 1,146 STUDENTS WITH BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES, AND 1,000 STUDENTS WITH GRADUATE DEGREES IN EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, AND BUSINESS. AS PART OF ITS MISSION, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY.
AURORA UNIVERSITY HAS RESIDENCE HALL CAPACITY OF 639 BEDS ON ITS AURORA CAMPUS, AS WELL AS, OFFERING HOUSING SERVICES FOR ITS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ON ITS WISCONSIN CAMPUS. FOOD SERVICE FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF IS PROVIDED AT THREE LOCATIONS ON THE AURORA CAMPUS AND A DINING HALL ON THE WISCONSIN CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, A BOOKSTORE ON THE AURORA CAMPUS SELLS TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONVENIENCE ITEMS TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. GEORGE WILLIAMS COLLEGE CAMPUS PROVIDES FOOD SERVICES, LODGING AND MEETING ROOMS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN A CONFERENCE OR SEMINAR. THE PROGRAM ANNUALLY PROVIDES SERVICES TO VARIOUS SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND RETREAT/PROGRAM GROUPS.
AURORA UNIVERSITY PROVIDES POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO 4,484 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 2,791 GRADUATE STUDENTS ON ITS THREE LOCATIONS IN AURORA, ILLINOIS, WILLIAMS BAY, WISCONSIN AND WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS, AS WELL AS ON-LINE AND VARIOUS OTHER LOCATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, AU GRADUATED 1,146 STUDENTS WITH BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES, AND 1,000 STUDENTS WITH GRADUATE DEGREES IN EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, AND BUSINESS. AS PART OF ITS MISSION, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY.
AURORA UNIVERSITY HAS RESIDENCE HALL CAPACITY OF 639 BEDS ON ITS AURORA CAMPUS, AS WELL AS, OFFERING HOUSING SERVICES FOR ITS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ON ITS WISCONSIN CAMPUS. FOOD SERVICE FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF IS PROVIDED AT THREE LOCATIONS ON THE AURORA CAMPUS AND A DINING HALL ON THE WISCONSIN CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, A BOOKSTORE ON THE AURORA CAMPUS SELLS TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES AND MISCELLANEOUS CONVENIENCE ITEMS TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. GEORGE WILLIAMS COLLEGE CAMPUS PROVIDES FOOD SERVICES, LODGING AND MEETING ROOMS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN A CONFERENCE OR SEMINAR. THE PROGRAM ANNUALLY PROVIDES SERVICES TO VARIOUS SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND RETREAT/PROGRAM GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Compass Group Usa Food Service Management | 6/29/21 | $638,892 |
Southeast Service Ssc Facilities Service Management | 6/29/21 | $3,307,963 |
Boldt Construction Construction | 6/29/21 | $7,470,285 |
Sodexo Food Service Management | 6/29/21 | $2,854,640 |
Southeast Service Ssc Facilities Service Management | 6/29/21 | $3,307,963 |
Wiley Education Services Llc Online Class Management | 6/29/21 | $6,764,114 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,824,102 |
| Investment income | $1,104,310 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,610 |
| Net Rental Income | $116,544 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $66,122 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $178,517 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $150,735,428 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $57,801,046 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $952,070 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,213,712 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,489,380 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,561,380 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,238,379 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $147,394 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $146,492 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $130,307 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $155,735 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,538,439 |
| Advertising and promotion | $569,956 |
| Office expenses | $3,467,721 |
| Information technology | $2,002,284 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,827,823 |
| Travel | $614,314 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $176,919 |
| Interest | $807,312 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,296,664 |
| Insurance | $719,895 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $146,699,727 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,166,669 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,438,719 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $744,309 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,614,440 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $376,195 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,547,362 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $31,839,187 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,708,724 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $221,966,879 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,464,335 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,201,967 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $52,283,278 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $78,605 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $590,296 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,933,913 |
| Total liabilities | $70,552,394 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $151,414,485 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Aurora University has awarded $30,317 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT PURPOSE: FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM | $17,533 |
Aurora, IL PURPOSE: FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM | $12,784 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aurora University has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation Plainfield, IL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $41,052,296 |
| Earnings | $10,751,263 |
| Net Contributions | $2,266,579 |
| Other Expense | $485,037 |
| Grants | $1,040,948 |
| Ending Balance | $52,544,153 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Depaul University Chicago, IL | $1,757,707,866 | $903,291,560 |
Loyola University Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $2,523,912,579 | $813,555,821 |
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $1,675,810,000 | $679,500,550 |
Illinois Institute Of Technology Chicago, IL | $730,458,628 | $396,565,185 |
Butler University Indianapolis, IN | $771,199,903 | $355,703,084 |
Drake University Des Moines, IA | $538,166,489 | $252,974,293 |
Bradley University Peoria, IL | $712,945,458 | $238,646,085 |
The Lutheran University Association Inc Valparaiso, IN | $578,078,702 | $192,641,554 |
University Of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $306,225,107 | $207,052,087 |
Webster University St Louis, MO | $393,134,797 | $161,315,329 |
Maryville University Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $289,038,391 | $183,271,161 |
Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $461,911,353 | $160,424,797 |