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Aurora University

To provide post-secondary undergraduate and graduate education.

Education Aurora, IL EIN: 362166964 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Aurora University

Aurora University is a education organization based in AURORA, United States. Annual revenue: $160.8 million. EIN: 362166964.

Founded
Headquarters
Aurora, IL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1941

Mission

To provide post-secondary undergraduate and graduate education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aurora University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1899, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aurora University is a registered education nonprofit based in Aurora, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1899 and has been operating for 127 years. Its EIN is 362166964. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $185M in annual revenue. 144 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aurora University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362166964. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Aurora University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Aurora University is located in Aurora, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1899 and has been active for 127 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aurora University has $185M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aurora University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $185M in annual revenue. The organization has 144 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aurora University. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aurora University holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Aurora University is a education organization based in AURORA, United States. Annual revenue: $160.8 million. EIN: 362166964. Aurora University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1899.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $185M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Aurora University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362166964, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,796

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SH
Sharon M••••••
Sr. VP For Bus & Fin

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bruins' McKay commits to Aurora University - Austin Daily Herald
Jun 2026
www.austindailyherald.com
Oswego School Dist. 308 eyeing partnership with Aurora University - Shaw Local
Jun 2026
www.shawlocal.com
Juneteenth flag-raising in Aurora about history, freedom: ‘We need to remember and celebrate’ - Chicago Tribune
Jun 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
Aurora University Class Of 1999 Grad Named Winner Of Golden Apple Award - Patch
Jun 2026
patch.com
Aurora University — Aurora, Illinois | Nursing School Profile - allnurses
May 2026
allnurses.com
No. 16/18 WashU Baseball Reaches Regional Final With 12-5 Win Over Aurora - washubears.com
May 2026
washubears.com
No. 16/18 WashU Baseball Opens Up Regional Play With 7-0 Shutout Of Aurora - washubears.com
May 2026
washubears.com
Eagles win slugfest against Illinois Tech, concedes pitcher's duel versus Aurora at NACC Tournament - Edgewood Universit
May 2026
edgewoodeagles.com
Three local students make Aurora University dean’s list - The Hamilton County Reporter
Apr 2026
readthereporter.com
Men's hockey moves on to NCAA championship game with 6-3 win over Aurora - Hamilton College
Mar 2026
athletics.hamilton.edu
Form filed
$184.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$173.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$172.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$176.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$160.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$150.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 144 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 144 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1899
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aurora University

What is Aurora University?
Aurora University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Aurora, United States. Aurora University is a education organization based in AURORA, United States. Annual revenue: $160.8 million. EIN: 362166964.
When was Aurora University founded?
Aurora University was founded in 1899.
Who leads Aurora University?
Sharon Maxwell serves as Sr. VP For Bus & Fin.
Where is Aurora University located?
Headquartered in Aurora, IL, United States.
What is Aurora University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aurora University trustworthy?
Aurora University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aurora University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362166964.
What is Aurora University's website?
http://www.aurora.edu