Aurora University
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Aurora University is a education organization based in AURORA, United States. Annual revenue: $160.8 million. EIN: 362166964.
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Mission
To provide post-secondary undergraduate and graduate education.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAurora 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AURORA UNIVERSITY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Bruins' McKay commits to Aurora University - Austin Daily Herald
Oswego School Dist. 308 eyeing partnership with Aurora University - Shaw Local
Juneteenth flag-raising in Aurora about history, freedom: ‘We need to remember and celebrate’ - Chicago Tribune
Aurora University Class Of 1999 Grad Named Winner Of Golden Apple Award - Patch
Aurora University — Aurora, Illinois | Nursing School Profile - allnurses
No. 16/18 WashU Baseball Reaches Regional Final With 12-5 Win Over Aurora - washubears.com
No. 16/18 WashU Baseball Opens Up Regional Play With 7-0 Shutout Of Aurora - washubears.com
Eagles win slugfest against Illinois Tech, concedes pitcher's duel versus Aurora at NACC Tournament - Edgewood University Athletics
Three local students make Aurora University dean’s list - The Hamilton County Reporter
Men's hockey moves on to NCAA championship game with 6-3 win over Aurora - Hamilton College
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 144 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1899
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Programs & activitiesNo 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