Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 364808338 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has awarded $2.3M across 20 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Not on Our Watch Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.
What Aurora Humanitarian Initiative funds
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), health care.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not on Our Watch Inc Support joint activities and boost Strategic Partnership between two organizations. | Los Angeles, CA | $850K | 2016 |
| Noow Partnership TO SUPPORT JOINT ACTIVITIES AND BOOST STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN 2 ORGANIZATIONS. NOT ON OUR WATCH IS COMMITTED TO ROBUST ADVOCACY AND RE | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2017 |
| Clinton Foundation PROGRAM SUPPORT | Little Rock, AR | $200K | 2024 |
| Clinton Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Little Rock, AR | $150K | 2023 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF MOTHER OF MERCY HOSPITAL AND ITS MEDICAL DIRECTOR, DR. TOM CATENA. | New York, NY | $145K | 2019 |
| Panzi Foundation PROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2024 |
| Noow Partnership TO SUPPORT JOINT ACTIVITIES AND BOOST STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN 2 ORGANIZATIONS. NOT ON OUR WATCH IS COMMITTED TO ROBUST ADVOCACY AND RE | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc Support the activities based on the presented proposal, mainly funding of "Scaling Cash Transfer Programming" project initiated by IRC, whic | New York, NY | $100K | 2016 |
| Ny City Health and Hospitals Corp TO SUPPORT GENERAL MISSION AND PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| African Mission Healthcare Foundation TO SUPPORT GENERAL MISSION AND PURPOSES | Wilmington, DE | $50K | 2020 |
| International Center for Journalist Inc Contribution of ICFJ innovative programs, mainly to work together on the ICFJ Award that will recognize a journalist who has a track record | Washington, DC | $50K | 2016 |
| Near East Foundation Cooperation in the following areas: 100 Lives will initiate 8 year scholarship program to facilitate admission of students from Middle east, | Sycracuse, NY | $50K | 2016 |
| Smithsonian Institution TO SUPPORT GENERAL ACTIVITIES | Washington, DC | $50K | 2018 |
| University of Southern California Institute of Armenian Studies Collaboration between two institutions in the development of social media strategy to get greater possible visibility for Armenia and Armeni | Los Angeles, CA | $47K | 2016 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Brd PROGRAM SUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $30K | 2024 |
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at auroraprize.com.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
- Does Aurora Humanitarian Initiative accept grant applications?
- Aurora Humanitarian Initiative's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Aurora Humanitarian Initiative fund?
- Aurora Humanitarian Initiative's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Not on Our Watch Inc, Noow Partnership, Clinton Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Aurora Humanitarian Initiative give in grants?
- Aurora Humanitarian Initiative reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 20 grants.
- Where is Aurora Humanitarian Initiative located?
- Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364808338.
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