Mission
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PALEONTOLOGY IN AN ENJOYABLE MANNER WHILE EMPHASIZING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
Public Charity
AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in AURORA, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $413K, expenses of $543K, total assets of $629K. Imperigo tracks 5 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $37K.
EIN: 562181393
AURORA, NC
Natural History & Natural Science Museums
NTEE: A56
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$413K
Total Expenses$543K
Total Assets$629K
Grant Records5
Funding Total$37K
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at Aurora Fossil Museum Foundation Inc
How Aurora Fossil Museum Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$89
Programs
the work itself
<$1
Management
running the organization
$11
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $89 for programs
$84
Operation of Aurora fossil museum in accordance with the primary purpose of the organization
$5
The imagine-nc (integrating mathematics and geology in eastern north carolina) project is a collaborative venture between the Aurora fossil museum, east carolina university, and nutrien
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL PURPOSES
$5,837
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$11,500
COMMUNITY VIBRANCY
$9,639
GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,083
GENERAL PURPOSES
$5,299
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE CHAIRMA
Candice Fuller
SECRETARY
Dr Margaret Blome
MEMBER
Emily Yeager
MEMBER
George Young
MEMBER
John Prescott
MEMBER
John Whichard
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413K | $543K | $629K |
| 2024 | $603K | $587K | $758K |
| 2023 | $736K | $576K | $745K |
| 2021 | $330K | $281K | $598K |
| 2020 | $343K | $284K | $574K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $343K to $413K (+20%), with total assets most recently reported at $629K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.