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Aurora Foundation

Santa Barbara, California  ·  EIN 860873239  ·  Private foundation

Based in Santa Barbara, California, Aurora Foundation has awarded $2.2M across 3 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to San Roque School Charitable Trust. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$2.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$268K
Assets (FY2020)
3
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What Aurora Foundation funds

Aurora Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
San Roque School Charitable Trust
EDUCATION
Santa Barbara, CA$2.0M2020
San Roque School Charitable Trust
EDUCATION
Santa Barbara, CA$100K2023
San Roque School Charitable Trust
EDUCATION
Santa Barbara, CA$100K2022

How to apply for funding from Aurora Foundation

Aurora Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Aurora Foundation

Does Aurora Foundation accept grant applications?
Aurora Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Aurora Foundation fund?
Aurora Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include San Roque School Charitable Trust. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Aurora Foundation give in grants?
Aurora Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.2M over 3 grants.
Where is Aurora Foundation located?
Aurora Foundation is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 860873239.
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About this profile. This page is built from Aurora Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Aurora Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.