EIN 36-2166964

Aurora University (AU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,862
City
Year formed
1899
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, annually educating more than 5,600 degree-seeking students at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
Total revenues
$172,803,114
2023
Total expenses
$165,286,413
2023
Total assets
$243,783,011
2023
Num. employees
1,862
2023

Program areas at AU

Aurora University (au) provides post-secondary education and related activities and support services to 4,458 undergraduate students and 2,550 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 1,209 students with bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees and 1,010 students with graduate degrees including 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 685 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 services organizations and retreat/program groups.

Grants made by AU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Cities in Schools Aurora 2000 (CIS)Federal Work Study Program$12,413

Who funds Aurora University (AU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Clow Family FoundationRestricted$160,000
Dunham FundProgram Support$100,000
Dunham FoundationProgram Support$50,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $681,419

Personnel at AU

NameTitleCompensation
Jeffrey King, EddChief Operating Officer
Sharon MaxwellVice Pesident for Finance$270,401
Meg HowesVice President for Development
James LancasterVice President for Enrollment$230,320
Sarah RusseVice President for Community Relations
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for AU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,386,030
Program services$133,587,960
Investment income and dividends$1,267,161
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,326
Net rental income$130,890
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,858,387
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$115,005
Miscellaneous revenues$1,456,355
Total revenues$172,803,114

Form 990s for AU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-04-01990View PDF
2021-062022-03-21990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $27,500 from Cities in Schools Aurora 2000 (CIS)
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $160,000 from Clow Family Foundation
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $210,000 from Clow Family Foundation
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
347 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Kane County, IL
Website URL
aurora.edu/ 
Phone
(630) 892-6431
Facebook page
aurorauniversity 
Twitter profile
@aurorau 
IRS details
EIN
36-2166964
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1899
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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