Mahalo
Aurora, CO

AURORA ROTARY FOUNDATION

EIN 74-2255908
Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving Children & youth
Mission

The Aurora Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Aurora (Colorado); it raises and distributes funds to support local service projects, youth programs, public-safety education, and community accessibility efforts so that Aurora residents can thrive.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About AURORA ROTARY FOUNDATION

The Aurora Rotary Foundation is a registered charitable foundation (501(c)(3)) affiliated with the Rotary Club of Aurora. It channels member giving, corporate sponsorships, and event proceeds into local grants, community projects, and public-safety initiatives.

In recent years (2023–2025) the Foundation has underwritten grants to local nonprofits and schools, launched a multi‑year fundraising campaign for an educational Fire Safety Trailer, and supported development of inclusive public amenities such as the Red‑tailed Hawk Park.

Notable achievements

Red‑tailed Hawk Park (inclusive playground)

Led fundraising and partnership efforts that raised community contributions (over $260,000 pledged) and helped deliver Aurora’s first inclusive playground to enable play for children with and without disabilities.

Fire Safety Trailer Campaign

Launched a community campaign to raise $200,000 to fund a state‑of‑the‑art Educational Fire Safety Trailer for Aurora Fire Rescue to deliver fire‑safety education at schools and events (active 2024–2025).

Annual State of the City fundraising

Operates the club’s major annual fundraiser (State of the City), which draws local businesses and civic leaders and channels proceeds into the Foundation’s grant program and community projects.

At a glance

Total assets
$302K
Annual revenue
$85K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
74-2255908
Location
Aurora, CO
On Mahalo since
November 2025

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

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