Quick Summary
Name: Aurora Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $37,750,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,500,000 - $22,750,000 (2023) |
| Average Grant | Approximately $7,550,000 (based on 5 awards in 2023) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Based in Wilmington, DE Trustee: RBC Trust Company Delaware Limited Note: No public contact information available
Geographic Focus
- United States
- Operates Bradenton Missionary Village in Bradenton, Florida
- No specific geographic restrictions identified in available data
Funding Priorities
- Missionary work (primary focus)
- Christian church support
- Religious associations and organizations
- Education (particularly religious education)
- Social services
- Retirement housing for missionaries (operates Bradenton Missionary Village)
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly disclosed. Based on funding priorities, likely does not fund:
- Secular organizations unrelated to religious mission
- Organizations outside religious/missionary scope
Application Method
Does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Organizations interested in funding should not submit unsolicited proposals, as the foundation works with pre-identified grantees.
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