Aurora Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-2660772
Foundation Overview
Based in Las Vegas, NV, Aurora Foundation has awarded 154 grants totaling $2,131,364 to organizations in Virginia, California and 15 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $142,436, with a median award of $7,049.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 24 recipients (58%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 27% in California and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Oakland (21%), San Pablo (21%), San Francisco (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 32% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Aurora Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Conservation Team | $20,060 | Falls Church, VA, US | Support Local Communities Of Tropical South America | 2023 |
| Amazon Watch | $15,150 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Protectng The Rainforest And Peoples In The Amazon Basin | 2023 |
| Center For Food Safety | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Protect Human Health And The Environment By Advocating For Safe Food Production Practices And Promoting Alternatives To Industrial Agriculture | 2023 |
| Emergence Benefactors | $9,500 | Huntsville, AL, US | Support Healthy Outcomes And Fund Rigorous, Objective Research On Emergent Experiences And Practices. | 2023 |
| Fungi Foundation | $10,297 | New York, NY, US | To Explore Fungi, Increase Knowledge Of Their Diversity, Promote Solutions, Educate About Their Applications, And Recommend Policies For Their Conservation. | 2023 |
| John Hopkins University | $35,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Educate Students, To Foster Independent And Original Research, And To Share The Benefits Discovered. | 2023 |
| Mckenna Academy Of Natural Philosophy Inc | $15,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Tocatalyzing A Global Transformation Of Consciousness Through Educational Experiences. | 2023 |
| Restorative Practice Alliances | $1,000 | Nicasio, CA, US | Support The Implementation Of Restorative Practices | 2023 |
| Smith Center For Performing Arts | $5,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2023 |
| The Just One Project | $109,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Support The Community By Inspiring People To Get Involved, Give Back, And Make A Difference. | 2023 |
| The Wikimedia Foundation | $520 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For The World Share In Free Knowledge | 2023 |
| Us Right To Know | $22,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Investigate And Report On Corporate Wrongdoing And Government Failures That Threaten Our Health, Environment, Or Food System. | 2023 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | $20,060 | Falls Church, VA, US | Support Local Communities Of Tropical South America | 2023 |
| Amazon Watch | $15,150 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Protectng The Rainforest And Peoples In The Amazon Basin | 2023 |
| Center For Food Safety | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Protect Human Health And The Environment By Advocating For Safe Food Production Practices And Promoting Alternatives To Industrial Agriculture | 2023 |
| Emergence Benefactors | $9,500 | Huntsville, AL, US | Support Healthy Outcomes And Fund Rigorous, Objective Research On Emergent Experiences And Practices. | 2023 |
| Fungi Foundation | $10,297 | New York, NY, US | To Explore Fungi, Increase Knowledge Of Their Diversity, Promote Solutions, Educate About Their Applications, And Recommend Policies For Their Conservation. | 2023 |
| John Hopkins University | $35,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Educate Students, To Foster Independent And Original Research, And To Share The Benefits Discovered. | 2023 |
| Mckenna Academy Of Natural Philosophy Inc | $15,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Tocatalyzing A Global Transformation Of Consciousness Through Educational Experiences. | 2023 |
| Restorative Practice Alliances | $1,000 | Nicasio, CA, US | Support The Implementation Of Restorative Practices | 2023 |
| Smith Center For Performing Arts | $5,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2023 |
| The Just One Project | $109,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Support The Community By Inspiring People To Get Involved, Give Back, And Make A Difference. | 2023 |
| The Wikimedia Foundation | $520 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For The World Share In Free Knowledge | 2023 |
| Us Right To Know | $22,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Investigate And Report On Corporate Wrongdoing And Government Failures That Threaten Our Health, Environment, Or Food System. | 2023 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | $4,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Support Local Communities Of Tropical South America | 2022 |
| Amazon Watch | $2,575 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Protectng The Rainforest And Peoples In The Amazon Basin | 2022 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $399 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2022 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation | $5,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Support For Education | 2022 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $5,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2022 |
| Smith Center For Performing Arts | $5,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2022 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | $4,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Support Local Communities Of Tropical South America | 2022 |
| Amazon Watch | $2,575 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Protectng The Rainforest And Peoples In The Amazon Basin | 2022 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $399 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2022 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation | $5,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Support For Education | 2022 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $5,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2022 |
| Smith Center For Performing Arts | $5,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2022 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $1,000 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Chaple Of Sacred Mirrors | $4,175 | Wappinger, NY, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $12,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $1,000 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Chaple Of Sacred Mirrors | $4,175 | Wappinger, NY, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $12,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $1,000 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Chaple Of Sacred Mirrors | $4,175 | Wappinger, NY, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $12,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $1,000 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Chaple Of Sacred Mirrors | $4,175 | Wappinger, NY, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $12,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $1,000 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Chaple Of Sacred Mirrors | $4,175 | Wappinger, NY, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $12,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $1,000 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Chaple Of Sacred Mirrors | $4,175 | Wappinger, NY, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $12,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Applied Mindfulness | $1,000 | Barnet, VT, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Chaple Of Sacred Mirrors | $4,175 | Wappinger, NY, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Huichol Center For Cultural Survival And The Traditional Arts | $12,000 | San Pablo, CA, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2021 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | $5,150 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Environment | 2020 |
| Amazon Watch | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Enviornment | 2020 |
| Bioneers | $595 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Fo Education | 2020 |
| Haiku Aina Permaculture Initiative | $33,630 | Makawao, HI, US | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2020 |
| Hawaii Theater | $110 | Honolulu, HI, US | Support For Education | 2020 |
| Hawaiian Farmers Union | $100 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support For Enviromental | 2020 |
| Maui Food Hub | $20,000 | Kula, HI, US | Support For Health And Enviornment | 2020 |
| New Mexico Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Education | 2020 |
| Pono Hawaii Initiative | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Support For Environmental | 2020 |
| The Tracking Project | $15,000 | Corrales, NM, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2020 |
| Uniao De Vegetal | $8,075 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Educational, Environmental And Spiritual | 2020 |
| Us Right To Know | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Education And Economic | 2020 |
| Bioneers | $2,335 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Enviroment | 2019 |
| Center For Food Safety | $2,500 | Honolulu, HI, US | Support For Health | 2019 |
| Food Security Hawaii | $5,000 | Haiku, HI, US | Support For Enviroment | 2019 |
| Haiku Aina Permaculture Initiative | $48,006 | Makawao, HI, US | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2019 |
| Hawaii Alliance For Progressive Action | $12,500 | Kapaa, HI, US | Support For Environmental | 2019 |
| Hawaiian Farmers Union | $100 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support For Enviromental | 2019 |
| Iceers Foundation | $5,437 | N/a, Barcelona, SP | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2019 |
| Institute Of Responsible Technology | $22,900 | Fairfield, IA, US | Support For Art & Culture | 2019 |
| Justice Through Music | $25,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support For Art, Culture & Education. | 2019 |
| Maui Tomorrow | $12,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support For Enviroment | 2019 |
| Maui United Way | $17,500 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support For Enviroment | 2019 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Educational Grants | $1,970 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Education | 2019 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Environmental Grants | $5,200 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Environment | 2019 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals- Intern Educational Grants | $6,300 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Education | 2019 |
| Move To Amend | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support For Economic | 2019 |
| Network For Good | $5,515 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Economic | 2019 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $11,000 | Finland, MN, US | Support For Environmental | 2019 |
| Pachamamas Alliance | $18,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Enviromental | 2019 |
| Pono Hawaii Initiative | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Support For Environmental | 2019 |
| Reclaim Democracy | $21,526 | Bozeman, MT, US | Support For Economic | 2019 |
| Shaka Movement | $18,000 | Paia, HI, US | Support For Public And Enviroment | 2019 |
| Sustainable Action Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Enviroment | 2019 |
| The Tracking Project | $30,975 | Corrales, NM, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2019 |
| Uniao De Vegetal | $70,254 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Educational, Environmental And Spiritual | 2019 |
| Us Right To Know | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Economic | 2019 |
| Youth Environmental Sanity - Yes | $27,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Education | 2019 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | $7,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Environment | 2017 |
| Bio Bamboo Inc | $14,000 | Haiku, HI, US | Support For Environment | 2017 |
| Center For Food Safety | $6,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Support For Health | 2017 |
| Collective Heritage Institute | $12,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Environment | 2017 |
| Common Cause | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Democracy | 2017 |
| Food And Water Watch | $7,508 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Environmental | 2017 |
| Go Green Culture Foundation | $31,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Environmental | 2017 |
| Haiku Aina Permaculture Initiative | $73,584 | Makawao, HI, US | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2017 |
| Hawaii Alliance For Progressive Action | $7,500 | Kapaa, HI, US | Support For Environmental | 2017 |
| Hawaiian Farmers Union | $-12,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support For Enviromental | 2017 |
| Iceers Foundation | $25,000 | N/a, Barcelona, SP | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2017 |
| Institute Of Responsible Technology | $5,500 | Fairfield, IA, US | Support For Art & Culture | 2017 |
| League Of Conservation Voters Education Fund | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Democracy | 2017 |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | $23,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Support For Environment | 2017 |
| Media Collective Inc | $7,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support For Health | 2017 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Educational Grants | $21,398 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Education | 2017 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Environmental Grants | $4,082 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Environment | 2017 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Health Grants | $1,100 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Travel | 2017 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Travel Grants | $35,220 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Travel | 2017 |
| Move To Amend | $11,250 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support For Economic | 2017 |
| New Enchantment | $3,000 | San Anselmo, CA, US | Support For Environment | 2017 |
| New Mexico Dance Coalition | $7,500 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Art & Culture | 2017 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $1,000 | Finland, MN, US | Support For Environmental | 2017 |
| Pesticide Action Network North America | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Health | 2017 |
| Pono Hawaii Initiative | $2,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Support For Environmental | 2017 |
| Progressive Source Communications | $8,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Support For Educational | 2017 |
| The Tracking Project | $20,000 | Corrales, NM, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2017 |
| Threshold Foundation | $8,412 | Durham, NC, US | Support For Education | 2017 |
| Uniao De Vegetal | $142,436 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Educational, Environmental And Spiritual | 2017 |
| Wakan Foundation | $20,000 | San Anselmo, CA, US | Support For Indigenous | 2017 |
| Youth Environmental Sanity - Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Education | 2017 |
| Act Blue | $1,682 | Somerville, MA, US | Support For Fundraising Software | 2016 |
| Elisabeth Sunday - Artist | $2,950 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Grant For Art/culture | 2016 |
| Food And Water Action | $3,250 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Food And Water Watch | $2,250 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Food Democracy Now | $973 | Clear Lake, IA, US | Support For Education | 2016 |
| Go Green Culture Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Haiku Aina Permaculture Initiative | $2,808 | Makawao, HI, US | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2016 |
| Hawaii Alliance For Progressive Action | $25,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Hawaiian Farmers Union | $19,500 | Wailuku, HI, US | Support For Enviromental | 2016 |
| Iceers Foundation | $20,000 | N/a, Barcelona, SP | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2016 |
| Institute Of Responsible Technology | $25,000 | Fairfield, IA, US | Support For Art & Culture | 2016 |
| Media Collective Inc | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support For Health | 2016 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Educational Grants | $4,700 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Education | 2016 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Environmental Grants | $4,758 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Environment | 2016 |
| Miscellaneous Individuals - Travel Grants | $12,140 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Travel | 2016 |
| Mother Earth Restoration Trust | $7,049 | Durango, CO, US | Support For Environmental Preservation | 2016 |
| New Mexico Dance Coalition | $9,415 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Art & Culture | 2016 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $4,000 | Finland, MN, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Pancha Mama | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Pono Hawaii Initiative | $2,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Progressive Source Communications | $49,200 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Support For Educational | 2016 |
| Romero Institute | $3,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support For Environmental | 2016 |
| Shaka Movement | $5,000 | Paia, HI, US | Grant For Defense Agains Genetically Modified Organism And Environmental Preservation In Hawaii. | 2016 |
| The Tracking Project | $27,685 | Corrales, NM, US | Support For Art & Culture And Educational | 2016 |
| Threshold Foundation | $9,412 | Durham, NC, US | Support For Education | 2016 |
| Uniao De Vegetal | $44,188 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support For Educational, Environmental And Spiritual | 2016 |
| Wakan Foundation | $48,259 | San Anselmo, CA, US | Support For Indigenous | 2016 |
| Youth Environmental Sanity - Yes | $29,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 74-2660772 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 848 N RAINBOW BLVD 3414 Las Vegas, NV 89107-1103 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Aurora Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | Jeffrey Bronfman |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Carol Cochran |
| Director | Rob Lipp |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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