Private foundation · EIN 81-0884083 · McLean, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aurora Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $46K total, median $3,000. 62% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$46K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in VA
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sankara Eye Foundation USACharlottesville, VAGeneral contribution$10K
Anna SudhaSterling, VAGeneral contribution$8,205
The McLean Crew ClubMc Lean, VAGeneral contribution$5,100
Sevatruck FoundationFairfax, VAGeneral contribution$5,000
Network for GoodWashington, DCGeneral contribution$5,000
Kibir Desta Medical FoundationMc Lean, VAGeneral contribution$5,000
SparshMc Lean, VAGeneral contribution$3,000
Global Fund for ChildrenWashington, DCGeneral contribution$2,000
Durga Temple of VirginiaFairfax Station, VAGeneral contribution$1,353
New FuturesWashington, DCGeneral contribution$501
GofundmeWest Hollywood, CAGeneral contribution$500
River Church BaltimoreLutherville Timonium, MDGeneral contribution$250
Environment VirginiaRichmond, VAGeneral contribution$200

By state: Virginia 8 · District of Columbia 3 · California 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Aurora Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, administered in care of Suneer Aurora, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Aurora Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Aurora Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $46K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Aurora Family Foundation give?

Virginia (8 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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