EIN 36-2166964

Aurora University (AU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,752
City
Year formed
1899
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$176,376,735
2022
Total expenses
$167,200,465
2022
Total assets
$242,777,024
2022
Num. employees
1,752
2022

Program areas at AU

Aurora University provides post-secondary education and related activities and support services to 4,517 undergraduate students and 2,597 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 1,156 students with bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees, and 1,025 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 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.

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 FoundationUnrestricted$210,000
Dunham FundProgram Support$100,000
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$75,000
...and 32 more grants received totalling $616,258
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationFEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS$37,997,579
Department of EducationFEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM$8,976,224
Department of EducationCOVID-19 HEERF STUDENT AID PORTION$6,954,536
...and 6 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at AU

NameTitleCompensation
Jeffrey King, EddChief Operating Officer
Sharon MaxwellSenior Vice President for Bus and Finance$270,401
Meg HowesVice President for Development
James LancasterVice President for Enrollment$230,320
Sarah RusseVice President for Community Relations
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for AU

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$40,285,389
Program services$131,862,321
Investment income and dividends$1,356,498
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,334
Net rental income$115,963
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,463,807
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$190,184
Miscellaneous revenues$1,101,239
Total revenues$176,376,735

Form 990s for AU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-04-01990View PDF
2021-062022-03-21990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-10-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)Chicago, IL$372,778,524
Santa Clara University (SCU)Santa Clara, CA$737,403,416
Pace UniversityNew York, NY$627,806,353
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)Worcester, MA$444,871,646
Clark UniversityWorcester, MA$198,442,361
Saint Johns University (SJU)Jamaica, NY$798,473,536
College of St. Scholastica (CSS)Duluth, MN$120,434,599
Data update history
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 8, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
June 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
347 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
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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