2025-12-10T14:03:31-05:00 2025-06-30 872402525 Maxwell Accounting & Consulting LLC 4601 E DOUGLAS AVE STE 150 Shawnee KS 66218 990 2024-07-01 742477363 Aurora Public Schools Foundation % James Brauer AURO 3033262042 15701 E 1st Avenue STE 206 Aurora CO 80011 JAMES BRAUER Chairperson 3033262042 2025-12-10 true true KATIE VAN HOVE P01615125 7196297647 2025-12-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z James Brauer 15701 E 1st Avenue STE 206 Aurora CO 80011 3288448 false X https://www.educateaurora.org/ X 1987 CO Cultivate community investment to enrich student opportunity. 15 15 0 150 0 0 2044105 3007006 18547 15400 99914 191054 -12073 -37063 2150493 3176397 685837 598553 0 330635 357615 0 157457 203077 294918 1219549 1251086 930944 1925311 3332964 5418037 116275 167317 3216689 5250720 X Cultivate community investment to enrich student opportunity. true false 529151 7145 College & Career Readiness: The Foundation continued its partnership with the district to deliver college and career pathway programs. Building on the established College & Career Centers initiative (launched 2014), the 2024-25 school year saw expanded work-based learning opportunities including work-site tours, career fairs, project-based learning, internships and apprenticeships across multiple career fields. In collaboration with local industry and higher-education institutions, the Foundation supported pathways such as P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) that integrate technical coursework with hands-on experience, enabling students to earn an associates degree while still in high school. 226117 Special Projects: In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the Foundation served as a conduit for a variety of special projects supporting the Aurora Public Schools districtincluding individual school-based initiatives and district-wide programs. These included athletic program enhancements (such as football programs across grade levels), equipment and facility support for middle-school unified sports programs, and directed donations to elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district. 174755 134886 8255 Scholarships: The Foundation administered multiple scholarship funds for graduating seniors in the APS district. For the class of 2025, a total of 191 scholarships were awarded, supporting students headed to post-secondary institutions or credentialing/training programs. The aggregate value of those awards was $134,886. 18083 Innovation Grants: The Foundations Innovation Grant Program supports APS employees (teachers, departments, schools) who propose innovative instructional approaches, new technologies or piloted projects that enrich and enhance student opportunities. During FY 2024-25, the program accepted applications, awarded grants ranging typically from $1-$7,000, and required evaluation of student impact and alignment to district strategic priorities. Recipients implemented initiatives such as technology-enhanced learning, design-thinking/engineering projects, classroom innovations and work-based learning supports. 18083 948106 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 2 0 true 0 false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true false false CA CO IL MN WA X X X The Organization 3033262042 15701 E 1st Avenue Aurora CO 80111 Jill Ruiter Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 146986 0 37373 Charlie Brackman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Monica Colbert Burton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patty Daugherty Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Briana Fernandez Luna Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chevy Lowe Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Mafe Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BJ Perez Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathyrn Staples At-Large 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcos Stephens Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ana Valles Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michele Washington Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Brauer Chairperson 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Shannon Jones Vice Chairperson 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Kessler Treasurer 7124 - 123124 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter Waltz Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Whelan Treasurer 1125 - 63025 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 146986 0 37373 1 false true false 436512 920 2569574 4000 3007006 Administrative Fees 900099 15400 15400 15400 191054 191054 74988 436512 112051 -37063 -37063 3176397 15400 0 153991 X 463667 463667 134886 134886 188852 63738 54295 70819 127853 47895 29680 50278 27361 10250 6352 10759 9511 3215 2184 4112 4038 1432 1058 1548 38365 38365 126500 126500 9947 3347 6600 5218 1877 3341 5739 518 1213 4008 16679 6484 5702 4493 18 18 Educat Emp-program supplies 68735 68735 Admininstrative fee 15400 15400 Collegecareer supplies 5386 5386 Dues & Subscriptions 2931 1432 1499 1251086 948106 145523 157457 1747061 1859364 613100 381250 6039 1562 966764 3175861 3332964 5418037 38075 114817 21500 56700 52500 116275 167317 X 1128472 1438720 2088217 3812000 3216689 5250720 3332964 5418037 1925311 108720 0 X false true X true false X 3869612 1924691 2664910 2044105 3007006 13510324 34010 31078 31973 32999 29015 159075 3903622 1955769 2696883 2077104 3036021 13669399 2719409 10949990 4521 5009 35286 99914 191054 335784 14005183 15400 0.78190 0.72140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 148759 1887819 128637 1000 2400 2161815 133194 17837 1000 1272 148759 111067 11500 12734 1000 1107 133194 130990 -17605 1000 1318 111067 113161 20060 1000 1231 130990 0.03000 0.97000 false false 3331282 108720 46165 154885 3176397 3176397 1297251 46165 46165 1251086 1251086 Part V, Line 4-Intended uses of endowment funds Earnings from the Foundations original endowment support scholarships for women who have overcome obstacles and are pursuing education or training to achieve self-reliance. A new endowment created in fiscal year 2024 is intended to provide flexible, unrestricted operating support to address the evolving needs and priorities of Aurora Public Schools students, educators, and staff as determined by a joint advisory committee. Gala 511500 436512 74988 9195 7284 65793 29779 511500 436512 74988 9195 7284 65793 29779 112051 -37063 true JT District 28J 15701 E 1st Avenue Aurora CO 80111 846000870 GOVT 463667 Education 1 Scholarships 191 134886 Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) The Foundation tracks all grants awarded, along with their reporting requirements, on a monthly basis. All outstanding grants are reviewed regularly. In addition, various corporate donors and grantors contribute funds designated to be passed through to specific departments within the school district, which are not actively solicited by the Foundation. The Foundation requests that the respective departments report back on the intended and actual use of those funds. X X false false false false false false false true false Jill Ruiter Executive Director 143986 3000 22200 15173 184359 Other non-fixed payments (Part I, line 7) Bonuses for the Executive Director are determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors based on performance, organizational results, and the availability of funds. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The return is reviewed by the Executive Director and Finance Committee prior to presentation to the Board. A copy is then distributed to all board members for review and comment before filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Board members are required to notify the Executive Director or Board Chair of any changes in personal or professional relationships that may create a potential conflict of interest. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Foundation is responsible for the Executive Directors compensation, including benefits. The Foundations Board Executive Committee, with input by the District, provides a supervisory function over the Executive Directors performance and compensation. Annual compensation adjustments are based on both performance and surveys of comparable positions in the Denver, CO metropolitan area. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Foundations financial statements are available on its website. The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are also available upon request. Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 During the fiscal year, the Foundation launched the Innovation Grants program, a new initiative designed to support creative projects that enhance student learning and educator development across the district. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g $86,500 College & career program consulting$40,000 Bond initiative support Part V response or note to any other line in Part V (Part V, Line 2a Explanation) APSF staff are employees of Aurora Public Schools (APS). Their wages and benefits are processed and reported on APS Forms W-2 and W-3. Accordingly, APSF incurs personnel expenses through reimbursements to APS but does not issue its own W-2s or W-3s.