SPIRIT OF AURORA

EIN: 841128797 501(c)(3) Unknown

AURORA, CO

Total Revenue
$226,544
Total Expenses
$54,949
Total Assets
$273,509
Net Assets
$223,509
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
HEATHER DEARMAN
Phone
3037397056
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SPIRIT OF AURORA, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $227K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 233% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $172K, a strong 76% operating margin.

Mission

THE SPIRIT OF AURORA EXISTS TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE IN AURORA. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A MEANS FOR FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS TO CONTRIBUTE TO MUNICIPAL PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF AURORA WHICH PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

AURORA ANIMAL SHELTER: THIS PROGRAM HELPS OUR FURRY FRIENDS FIND SAFE, LOVING FOREVER HOMES BY SUPPORTING THE AURORA ANIMAL SHELTER. DONATIONS SUPPORT VETERINARY NEEDS, MEDICAL TREATMENT, FOOD AND...

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AURORA ANIMAL SHELTER: THIS PROGRAM HELPS OUR FURRY FRIENDS FIND SAFE, LOVING FOREVER HOMES BY SUPPORTING THE AURORA ANIMAL SHELTER. DONATIONS SUPPORT VETERINARY NEEDS, MEDICAL TREATMENT, FOOD AND SHELTER FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS; INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CRUELTY VIOLATIONS; AND PREVENTION/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE ANIMALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,567 Revenue: $0

CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS: THESE VARIOUS PROGRAMS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO AURORA YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE CITY TO GET/KEEP THEM INVOLVED IN HEALTHY, ACTIVE, AND SAFE ACTIVITIES.AURORA SCHOLARS...

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CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS: THESE VARIOUS PROGRAMS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO AURORA YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE CITY TO GET/KEEP THEM INVOLVED IN HEALTHY, ACTIVE, AND SAFE ACTIVITIES.AURORA SCHOLARS: RECOGNIZES STUDENTS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY THROUGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS, BEING A TERRIFIC CITIZEN OF THE CITY, A HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVER, OR A DEDICATED VOLUNTEER.LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM: GIVES THE GIFT OF READING AND LEARNING AND IS FUNDED SOLELY THROUGH GIFTS AND DONATIONS, WHICH IS USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, BOOKS, AND PRIZES FOR PARTICIPANTS.COMPASS: PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO YOUNG PEOPLE ATTENDING AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.WATER FOR LIFE: PROMOTES WATER SAFETY AND INCREASES BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF SWIMMING SKILLS FOR YOUTH VIA SCHOLARSHIPS.YOUTH SERVICES: HELPS BUILD POSITIVE LIFE-ENHANCING SKILLS, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIORS IN YOUTH. SHOTS FOR TOTS: PROVIDES FREE AND LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINICS TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE READY TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND BE SAFE.

Program 3
Expenses: $51,244 Revenue: $0

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OTHER AREAS OF THE CITY, THE COMMUNITY, AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT RESIDE.AURORA ASIAN/PACIFIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: THE STEERING...

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OTHER AREAS OF THE CITY, THE COMMUNITY, AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT RESIDE.AURORA ASIAN/PACIFIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: THE STEERING COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF LEADERS FROM THE GREATER METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PROMOTING THE WELLBEING, CULTURES, AND BUSINESSES OF AURORA'S DIVERSE AANHPI COMMUNITIES. AURORA CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS: SERVES ACTIVE 50+ ADULTS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. DONATIONS HELP FUND CLASSES IN FITNESS, HEALTH, DANCE, COMPUTERS, ARTS, CRAFTS, AND OTHER HOBBIES. ADDITIONALLY, DAY TRIPS, HIKES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS ARE ALSO FUNDED. AURORA FOX ARTS CENTER: THE HISTORIC CENTER IS HOME TO A PROFESSIONAL EQUITY THEATER COMPANY THAT HOSTS THE AREA'S TOP PERFORMING ARTS AND SHOWS. DONATIONS SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. HOMELESSNESS SERVICES: OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IS PROVIDED THROUGH ACOT AND AMRT. PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS ITEMS SUCH AS SOCKS, HYGIENE KITS, NONPERISHABLE FOOD, AND COATS. GIVE REAL CHANGE: THE CAMPAIGN AIMS TO CURB PANHANDLING IN AURORA AND SUPPORTS THOSE IN NEED IN A MEANINGFUL WAY THAT FOSTERS LONG-TERM CHANGE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS AND HELP FUND ESSENTIAL NEEDS FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, SUCH AS BUS TICKETS, FOOD, WATER, AND VITAL ID DOCUMENTS. AURORA WATER CARES: PROVIDES BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY DUE TO A PERSONAL CRISIS OR EMERGENCY. MLK JR. COMMEMORATION: THE CITY'S ANNUAL COMMEMORATION BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO CELEBRATE AND REMEMBER DR. KING'S LEGACY. HOAP: THE HOMEOWNER OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP OFFSET DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS. MORNING STAR ADULT DAY PROGRAM: OFFERS MEALS, ACTIVITIES, AND SOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 55 SUFFERING FROM MEMORY DISORDERS AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS. PROS: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY OF CELEBRATION AND REMEMBRANCE WITH THE COMMEMORATIVE BENCH AND MEMORIAL TREE PLAQUES.AURORA FIRE COMMUNITY AWARDS CEREMONY: HONORS INDIVIDUAL FIREFIGHTERS AND CREWS FOR SPECIFIC ACTS OF PROFESSIONALISM, DEDICATION, AND COURAGE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $226,539
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $226,544

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,949
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $54,949
Other Expenses $0
TOTAL EXPENSES $54,949

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $226,544 $68,080 +2.3%
Expenses $54,949 $78,243 -0.3%
Net Income $171,595 $-10,163 -17.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEATHER DEARMAN BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET MARLOW VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB JAMIESON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM GONDREZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PATTERSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $226,544 $54,949 $273,509 $171,595
2023 $68,080 $78,243 $51,914 $-10,163
2022 $65,447 $160,787 $62,077 $-95,340
2021 $183,672 $143,139 $157,417 $40,533
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