Aiming for a Cure Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker IOWA CITY, IA EIN: 32-0118340 Website

The mission of the Aiming For A Cure Foundation is to support children and families who are dealing with difficult times and decisions in our local communities. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for these children and families who are affected by cancer, through the fund

Key facts about Aiming for a Cure Foundation

EIN: 32-0118340
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $393,985
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $49,248
Median grant: $45,750
Total assets: $303,214
Primary geography: Iowa (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Aiming for a Cure Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Aiming for a Cure Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Iowa (73%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash grants were made to support pediatr" (5 grants).

How Aiming for a Cure Foundation gives

Giving grew 308% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$303K

-18.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$394K

+21.9% YoY

Grant Count

+60.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$49K

-23.8% YoY

About Aiming for a Cure Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Aiming for a Cure Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in IOWA CITY, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $303K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $394K. Net investment income was $8K.

Focus Areas

Medical Research

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Iowa $286K (73%)

California $10K (3%)

All other $98K (25%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Iowa

Cities

Cedar RapidsIowa CityCulver CityDes MoinesHiawathaWest Des Moines

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$303,214	$371,512	$415,849
Revenue	$526,773	$557,962	$477,156
Expenses	$595,071	$602,299	$407,241
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$8,389	$10,287	$338
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company ($98,485), UI Center for Advancement ($97,500), Mercy Medical Center ($66,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company Hiawatha, IA	—	$98,485
UI Center for Advancement	—	$97,500
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA	Cash grants were made to support pediatr	$66,000
University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA	Cash grants were made to support pediatr	$61,500
Blank Childrens Hospital Foundatio Des Moines, IA	Cash grants were made to support pediatr	$30,000
Unity Point Health Cedar Rapids, IA	Cash grants were made to support pediatr	$20,500
Above & Beyond Center West Des Moines, IA	—	$10,000
Camp Kesem Culver City, CA	Cash grants were made to support pediatr	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Corbin Brumwell	Director	1	—
Michelle Altmaier	Director	1	—
Lori Johnson	Secretary	1	—
Todd Ettleman	Officer	1	—
Ryan Giannini	Vice President	1	—
Rachel Ries	President	5	—
Nathaniel Prom	Treasurer	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Medical Research

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aiming for a Cure Foundation?

Aiming for a Cure Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in IOWA CITY, IA. It holds $303K in total assets as of 2024.