2025-11-14T18:05:22+00:00 2024-12-31 346565596 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 101 E WASHINGTON ST PHOENIX AZ 85004 990 2024-01-01 364808338 AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE FOUNDATION INC AURO 6177152000 55 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY 800E CAMBRIDGE MA 02142 LAWRENCE CHRISTOFORI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 2025-11-15 true Steven T Rutti P00775456 6023223000 2025-11-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CO FLAGSHIP PIONEERING ARMINE AFEYAN 55 CAMBRIDGE PARKWAY 800E CAMBRIDGE MA 02142 15329973 false X HTTPS://WWW.AURORAPRIZE.COM X 2015 DE To support people and promote global projects tackling the needs of the most helpless and destitute Aurora is rooted in the events of the Armenian Genocide one hundred years ago and the enhancement of its position in the world's memory. We will uncover and tell stories of survival and humanity that transpired during the Genocide. 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There is also frequent and careful communication between the Board of Directors and management and representatives of the grant recipients, followed by the review of the grant usage reports. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual X X X X true Community Counseling Service Co LLC 527 MADISON AVENUE 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022 CONSULTATION AND ADVISORY false 15329973 190619 15139354 15329973 190619 15139354 NY true Clinton Foundation 1200 Pres Clinton Ave Little Rock AR 72201 311580204 501(c)(3) 200000 PROGRAM SUPPORT Catholic Medical Mission Brd 33-01 11th St Long Island City NY 11106 135602319 501(c)(3) 30000 PROGRAM SUPPORT Panzi Foundation 5185 MacArthur Blvd Washington DC 20016 271706063 501(c)(3) 100000 PROGRAM SUPPORT Georges Malaika Fdn 244 Fifth Ave New York NY 10004 260670177 501(c)(3) 25000 PROGRAM SUPPORT 4 0 HUMANITARIAN AWARD 5 28200 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE FOUNDATION, INC. MAINTAINS RECORDS AND SCHEDULES OF ALL GRANTMAKING EXPENDITURES. THE ORGANIZATION'S GUIDELINES REGARDING GRANTMAKING TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTS THEM TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CHARITABLE MISSION ALIGN WITH THEIR HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS. ALL GRANTS AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS ARE MADE PURSUANT TO WRITTEN GRANT AGREEMENTS THAT SPECIFY THAT THE GRANT IS REQUIRED TO BE USED TO ADVANCE HUMANITARIAN CAUSES. GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST KEEP RECORDS OF ALL RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES AND PROVIDE AURORA WITH A WRITTEN REPORT ON THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS. X X false false false false false false false false false Armine Afeyan CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (AS OF 09/24) 180000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180000 0 0 0 SALLIE LYNCH DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 180000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 180000 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Noubar Afeyan, Armine Afeyan, and Anna Afeyan - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The organization's Form 990 was reviewed by management and then provided to the Board of Directors before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given an opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all other material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, such interested person shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of whether a conflict of interest exists is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall sign annually a statement which affirms such person: has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to the policy, and understands the Foundation is charitable and in order to maintain its Federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes. 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