Aurora Women's Empowerment Foundation
Accepts applications
Aurora Women's Empowerment Foundation is a private foundation in Aurora, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $226,341 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$226,341
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $272,559 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,559 | 13 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $226,341 | 9 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Baudouin 2112 W Galena Blvd 8 204, Aurora, IL 60505 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 209-1509 |
| What to submit | Submit a request for purpose of grant and include copy of exemption letter. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $226,341 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount Arts Centre Inc | Program funding | $50,000 |
| Vna Health Care | Program funding | $45,000 |
| West Aurora A Foundation | Program funding | $29,925 |
| Imperfect Angels Organization | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Family Focus | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Alive Center NFP | Program funding | $20,000 |
| Simply Destinee | Program funding | $16,666 |
| Imsa Fund for Advancement of Education | Program funding | $7,500 |
| Document the Abuse | Program funding | $7,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Baudouin
- Linda Pilmer
- Rhonda Mont
- Gretta Bieber
- Zaida Rodriguez
- Skyy Calice-McDowell
- Janice Baez
- Melissa Flores
Questions people ask
Does Aurora Women's Empowerment Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Aurora Women's Empowerment Foundation give?
$226,341 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Aurora Women's Empowerment Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Baudouin (Chair), Linda Pilmer (Secretary), Rhonda Mont (Treasurer) and Gretta Bieber (Vice Preside) among 8 officers and trustees.