Aurora Public Schools Foundation
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Founding
- 02/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 74-2477363
Organization Overview
Aurora Public Schools Foundation, operating under the name Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn, is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn 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 06/2022, Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Aurora Public Schools Education Fdn has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $14,052,416. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF OF THE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28-J OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE, COLORADO. THE FOUNDATION HAS A COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TO ENRICH STUDENT OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE DISTRICT, THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS AND THE LEVERAGIING OF PROGRAMS THAT DRIVE INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE FOR MORE THAN 40,000 STUDENTS OF THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTERS: THROUGH FYE 6/30/22, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERS IN THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, THE FINAL COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTERS WERE OPENED, TOTAL 7 CENTERS AND ENSURING THAT 100% OF ALL APS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS RESOURCES AT THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL. SINCE INCEPTION IN 2014, MORE THAN 139 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN SECURED BY GRADUATING SENIORS.
SPECIAL PROJECTS: THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A CONDUIT FOR A VARIETY OF SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT, INCLUDING COMMUNITY ACTION ZONES, INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AND OTHER DISTRICT INITIATIVES. PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY FOR THE FYE 6/30/22 INCLUDED CONTINUATION OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STEM CHARTER SCHOOL, AURORA SCIENCE AND TECH, ENRICHMENT FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SCHOOLS, STEM FUNDING FOR VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND THE OPERATION OF THE EDUCATORS' EMPORIUM, PROVIDING FREE SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPLIES TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
FOOD AND CRISIS RELIEF: IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A FOOD AND CRISIS RELIEF FUND. THROUGH FYE 6/30/22, MORE THAN 8 MILLION MEALS WERE SERVED TO THE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE MEALS WERE FOR ADULTS AND FULLY FUNDED THROUGH THE APS FOUNDATION. ALL FOOD AND CRISIS RELIEF FUND WERE EXPENDED BY THE FYE 6/30/22.
THE FOUDNATION MANAGES A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR GRADUATES OF THE AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT. THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/22, SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 184 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Ruiter Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $126,524 |
Lisa Kessler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Colbert Burton Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Shannon Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Walton Vice Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patty Daugherty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $324,584 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,091 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,593,016 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,300 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,924,691 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,161 |
| Investment income | $5,009 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,191 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,389 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,943,663 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,781,542 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $125,639 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $165,264 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,885 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $53,346 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,416 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,611 |
| Payroll taxes | $779 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,987 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,018 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,825 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,520 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,849 |
| Office expenses | $1,910 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,557 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,276,345 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,618,231 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $429,430 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $41,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,905 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $203,932 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,296,498 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,467 |
| Grants payable | $426,075 |
| Deferred revenue | $36,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $491,542 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $537,040 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,267,916 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,296,498 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Aurora Public Schools Foundation has awarded $1,781,542 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
JT DISTRICT 28-JSPECIFIC PROGRAM PASSTHROUGH PURPOSE: SUPPORT APS SCHOOLS | $1,107,031 |
JT DISTRICT 28-JFOOD & CRISIS RELIEF PURPOSE: FOOD & CRISIS RELIEF | $477,240 |
JT DISTRICT 28-JCOLLEGE & CAREER CENTERS PURPOSE: COLLEGE & CAREER CTR | $169,196 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: TEEN COUNSELING PROG | $22,500 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: YOUTH IN VIOLENT CRI | $5,575 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Aurora Public Schools Foundation has recieved totaling $500,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION | $250,000 |
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION | $250,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $130,990 |
| Earnings | -$17,605 |
| Admin Expense | -$1,318 |
| Grants | -$1,000 |
| Ending Balance | $111,067 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northern Arizona University Fdn Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $256,288,832 | $37,761,443 |
New Mexico State University Foundation Inc Las Cruces, NM | $355,498,587 | $111,307,691 |
Washburn University Foundation Topeka, KS | $212,049,839 | $17,810,833 |
Fort Hays State University Foundation Hays, KS | $117,134,366 | $18,921,024 |
University Of Northern Colorado Foundation Inc Greeley, CO | $134,921,327 | $19,470,249 |
Wgu Advancement Salt Lake City, UT | $262,529 | $10,776,481 |
Emporia State University Foundation Emporia, KS | $139,579,484 | $15,768,413 |
University Of Utah Research Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | $360,749,047 | $26,132,674 |
Colorado Mesa University Foundation Grand Junciton, CO | $51,533,089 | $12,141,497 |
Dsst Public Schools Foundation Denver, CO | $32,542,761 | $13,664,687 |
Casper College Foundation Casper, WY | $118,882,238 | $11,522,950 |
San Tan Montessori School Inc Gilbert, AZ | $28,267,534 | $9,003,617 |