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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1128797

SPIRIT OF AURORA

Tax-exempt · AURORA, CO 80012

Financials

$68K$78K2023$227K$55K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPIRIT OF AURORA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$226,544$54,949$171,595$273,509$50,000$223,509
December 31, 2023990$68,080$78,243-$10,163$51,914$0$51,914
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$226,539
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$54,949
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$54,949

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$51,914
Total assets, end of year
$273,509
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,000
Net assets, end of year
$223,509
Net assets without donor restrictions
$198,573
Net assets with donor restrictions
$24,936
Gross receipts
$226,544
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1989
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER DEARMANBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANET MARLOWVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB JAMIESONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
WILLIAM GONDREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID PATTERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER DEARMANBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JANET MARLOWVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB JAMIESONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
WILLIAM GONDREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID PATTERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15151 E ALAMEDA PARKWAY 5TH FLOOR, AURORA, CO 80012-1555
In care of
% DICK MOORE TREAS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER DEARMAN, 15151 E ALAMEDA PARKWAY 5TH FLOOR, AURORA, CO 80012
Signed the 990
HEATHER DEARMAN, CHAIRPERSON
Phone
(303) 739-7056
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.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: 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.
    Expenses $3,567 · grants $3,567
  • 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.
    Expenses $51,244 · grants $51,244
  • AURORA POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPORT SERVICES: DONATIONS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VARIOUS UNITS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT THAT SERVE THE COMMUNITY. VICTIM SERVICES: PROVIDES TIMELY, EFFECTIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME WITHIN THE CITY. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS SECTION HOSTS A WIDE RANGE OF MOBILE FOOD EVENTS TO BENEFIT SENIORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, SCHOOL CHILDREN, VICTIMS OF CRIME, AND IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SECORCARES.
    Expenses $138 · grants $138

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1128797
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$273,509
Income (IRS master file)
$226,544

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$226,544$54,949$273,509XML
990December 2023$68,080$78,243$51,914XML
990December 2022$65,447$160,787$62,077IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 84-1128797).

Questions about SPIRIT OF AURORA

What is the EIN of SPIRIT OF AURORA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPIRIT OF AURORA is 84-1128797.
Is SPIRIT OF AURORA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to SPIRIT OF AURORA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPIRIT OF AURORA 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 SPIRIT OF AURORA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SPIRIT OF AURORA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SPIRIT OF AURORA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEATHER DEARMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of SPIRIT OF AURORA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SPIRIT OF AURORA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $226,544, expenses of $54,949 and total assets of $273,509 at year end.

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