AI Summary
THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that, in filing year 2025, paid $83.2K across 3 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To furnish financial support for Catholic education provided by parishes, high schools, grade schools and other programs in the greater Aurora, Illinois area.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Catholicism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HOLY ANGELS PARISH
CHICAGO, IL
$153.2K
23%
ST RITA PARISH
SOLON, OH
$135.8K
20%
ST NICHOLAS PARISH
MILLER CITY, OH
$43.6K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$14.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 3 grantees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Ohio. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $83 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include HOLY ANGELS PARISH, ST RITA PARISH, and ST NICHOLAS PARISH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
THE AURORA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.