Nonprofit · EIN 74-2477363
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · AURORA, CO 80011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,176,397 | $1,251,086 | $1,925,311 | $5,418,037 | $167,317 | $5,250,720 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,150,493 | $1,219,549 | $930,944 | $3,332,964 | $116,275 | $3,216,689 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,682,880 | $2,373,525 | $309,355 | $2,478,227 | $288,149 | $2,190,078 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,007,006
- of which government grants
- $920
- Program service revenue
- $15,400
- Investment income
- $191,054
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$37,063
- Other revenue
- -$37,063
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $598,553
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $188,852
- Other salaries and wages
- $127,853
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $357,615
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,365
- Travel
- $5,739
- Program services (functional)
- $948,106
- Management and general (functional)
- $145,523
- Fundraising (functional)
- $157,457
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,332,964
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,418,037
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $167,317
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,250,720
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,175,861
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,438,720
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,812,000
- Gross receipts
- $3,288,448
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Ruiter | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $146,986 | $37,373 |
| Charlie Brackman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Colbert Burton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patty Daugherty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Briana Fernandez Luna | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chevy Lowe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Mafe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BJ Perez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathyrn Staples | At-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcos Stephens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ana Valles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michele Washington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Brauer | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Jones | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Kessler | Treasurer 7124 - 123124 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Waltz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Whelan | Treasurer 1125 - 63025 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL RUITER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $131,416 | $40,308 |
| MONICA COLBERT BURTON | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARTER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY DAUGHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANE LYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MAFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BJ PEREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SEGLEM | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN STAPLES | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA VALLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BRAUER | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON JONES | VICE CHAIRPE Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA KESSLER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER WALTZ | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL RUITER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $129,745 | $36,407 |
| JAMES BRAUER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA COLBERT BURTON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY DAUGHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA KESSLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANE LYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICO MUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BJ PEREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SEGLEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN STAPLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS STEPHENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA VALLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN WALTON | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER WALTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15701 E 1ST AVE STE 206, AURORA, CO 80011-9038
- In care of
- % JAMES BRAUER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- James Brauer, 15701 E 1st Avenue STE 206, Aurora, CO 80011
- Signed the 990
- JAMES BRAUER, Chairperson
- Phone
- (303) 326-2042
- Return prepared by
- Maxwell Accounting & Consulting LLC
Mission
Cultivate community investment to enrich student opportunity.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $529,151 · revenue $7,145
- 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.Expenses $226,117
- 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.Expenses $174,755 · grants $134,886 · revenue $8,255
- 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.Expenses $18,083
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2477363
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,418,037
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,288,448
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,176,397 | $1,251,086 | $5,418,037 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,150,493 | $1,219,549 | $3,332,964 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,682,880 | $2,373,525 | $2,478,227 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,943,663 | $2,276,345 | $2,296,498 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 74-2477363).
Questions about AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is 74-2477363.
- Is AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AURORA PUBLIC 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 PUBLIC 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 PUBLIC 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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names James Brauer.
- Who are the officers and directors of AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,986 (Jill Ruiter, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,176,397, expenses of $1,251,086 and total assets of $5,418,037 at year end.
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