The Aurora Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Aurora Foundation is a private foundation in Bradenton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$113,554
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $63,100 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,700 | 2 | $207,814 |
| 2024 | $63,100 | 1 | $134,685 |
| 2025 | $6,000 | 1 | $113,554 |
How to apply
The Aurora Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Aurora Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Mission Inc | Mission italyministry support | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph A Aleppo
- Georgia Aleppo
- Nicholas J Trofemuk Jr
- Carmelo Solarino
Questions people ask
Does The Aurora Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Aurora Foundation give?
$6,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Aurora Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph A Aleppo (Chairman), Georgia Aleppo (Dir), Nicholas J Trofemuk Jr (Dir) and Carmelo Solarino (Dir).
What does The Aurora Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.