Aurora Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aurora Family Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,109 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$46,109
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $65,023 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,780 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $65,023 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $46,109 | 13 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Aurora Family 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.
What Aurora Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 8 | $37,858 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,501 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $8,205 |
| The McLean Crew Club | General contribution | $5,100 |
| Sevatruck Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Network for Good | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Kibir Desta Medical Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Sparsh | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Global Fund for Children | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Durga Temple of Virginia | General contribution | $1,353 |
| Individual | General contribution | $501 |
| GoFundMe | General contribution | $500 |
| River Church Baltimore | General contribution | $250 |
| Individual | General contribution | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Suneer Aurora Director
- Priya Aurora Director
- Serena Aurora
- Dia Aurora
- Anya Aurora
Questions people ask
Does Aurora Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aurora Family Foundation give?
$46,109 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Aurora Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suneer Aurora Director (Director), Priya Aurora Director (Director), Serena Aurora (Officer) and Dia Aurora (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Aurora Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.