Nonprofit · EIN 34-1774249
AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Also known as AURORA CHOIR BOOSTERS
Tax-exempt · AURORA, OH 44202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $65,123 | $39,882 | $25,241 | $521,191 | $2,202 | $518,989 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $122,026 | $107,450 | $14,576 | $464,068 | $2,202 | $461,866 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $40,245 | $43,487 | -$3,242 | $449,481 | $2,202 | $447,279 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,798
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,466
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,859
- Other revenue
- $14,859
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $34,626
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,141
- Accounting fees
- $80
- Program services (functional)
- $37,117
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,096
- Fundraising (functional)
- $669
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $464,068
- Total assets, end of year
- $521,191
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,202
- Net assets, end of year
- $518,989
- Publicly traded securities
- $500,233
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $498,023
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,966
- Gross receipts
- $74,413
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2016
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL BURNS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLI DEMICCO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH DOBNIKAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHANDNI FREDERICKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH GALLO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE HAYES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELISSA KATZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCDOWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN QUAYLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK RAAB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL REIGHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WOLFGANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAYA YRCHISIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL REIGHT | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| ELISSA KATZ | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| ALI LEIGHTON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KURTIS ZABELL | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| KATE FULLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| GARY BROOKHART | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL MILCETICH | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE TROOK | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ZAWITZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| DEREK HICKMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN QUAYLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSSA HICKS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| MARK RAAB | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Reight | President | 2 | $0 |
| Elissa Katz | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Kurtis Zabell | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Ali Leighton | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Brookhart | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Kate Fuller | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Milcetich | Trustee and Assistant Superintendent of ACSD | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Trook | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Zawitz | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Derek Hickman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Erin Quayle | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Alyssa Hicks | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Raab | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 643, AURORA, OH 44202-0643
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH S TOMASKO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RACHEL REIGHT, PO BOX 643, AURORA, OH 44202
- Signed the 990
- KELLI DEMICCO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (330) 348-6223
- Return prepared by
- CRUM & COMPANY
Mission
THE GOAL OF THE AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE YOUTH OF AURORA. FOUNDED IN 1994, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND ENHANCES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT GO BEYOND THE SCHOOL BUDGET. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO FUND INNOVATIVE, AND CRITICALLY NEEDED, GRANT REQUESTS. THESE GRANTS HELP ENHANCE OUR STUDENTS' EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDE OUR DEDICATED TEACHERS WITH TOOLS TO BETTER DELIVER THEIR CURRICULUM
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED 30,626 OF GRANTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR USED TO FUND INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE TOOLS AND PROGRAMS USED TO ENHANCE THE STUDENTS' EXPERIENCE AND ENHANCE A TEACHER'S ABILITY TO DELIVER THEIR CURRICULUM. IN ADDITION, 4,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $37,117 · grants $34,626
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1774249
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B94)
- Group exemption
- 6211: AURORA ULTIMATE BOOSTERS
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $521,191
- Income (IRS master file)
- $74,413
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $65,123 | $39,882 | $521,191 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $122,026 | $107,450 | $464,068 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $40,245 | $43,487 | $449,481 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1774249).
Questions about AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is 34-1774249.
- Is AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Which annual return does AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RACHEL REIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $65,123, expenses of $39,882 and total assets of $521,191 at year end.
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