AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
AI Summary
AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grantmaking total of $226.3K across 7 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ELEVATE AND EMPOWER AURORA-AREA WOMEN AND FUTURE WOMEN BY MAKING GRANTS TO TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFITS ENGAGED IN MEANINGFUL, MEASURABLE WORK THAT HELPS WOMEN OVER THE HURDLES OF INEQUITY AND EXCLUSION, PROPELLING THEM FORWARD WITH LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTRE
Aurora, IL
$175K
19%
FARMWORKER AND LANDSCAPER ADVOCACY PROJECT
Chicago, IL
$150K
16%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS INC
South Elgin, IL
$137.5K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 19 grantees
- 8 board & team members
- 7 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION?
No. AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION give?
AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $273 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTRE, FARMWORKER AND LANDSCAPER ADVOCACY PROJECT, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION?
AURORA WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.