Aiming for a Cure Foundation
The mission of the Aiming for a Cure Foundation is to suuport 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.
Aiming for a Cure Foundation at a glance
In short: Aiming for a Cure Foundation gave $428K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $427,500
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,500
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $237,512
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Aiming for a Cure Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company ($149K). Together the top 9 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 33 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aiming for a Cure Foundation gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2021) to $428K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $428K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company Hiawatha, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $148,800 |
| University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $73,700 |
| State University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $70,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $59,500 |
| Blank Children's Hospital Foundation Des Moines, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $25,000 |
| Unity Point Health Cedar Rapids, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $20,500 |
| Above and Beyond Center Des Moines, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $10,000 |
| Camp Kesem Culver City, CA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $10,000 |
| Children's Cancer Connnection Johnston, IA | Cash Grants Were Made to Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,512 | $576,493 | $642,165 | $427,500 | 9 | $12,478 |
| 2024 | $303,214 | $526,773 | $595,071 | $393,985 | 8 | $8,389 |
| 2023 | $371,512 | $557,962 | $602,299 | $326,272 | 6 | $10,287 |
| 2022 | $415,849 | $477,156 | $407,241 | $204,700 | 6 | $338 |
| 2021 | $336,242 | $265,430 | $189,210 | $172,032 | 4 | $1,802 |
| 2020 | $251,535 | $258,306 | $223,477 | $180,406 | 2 | $1,676 |
| 2019 | $208,299 | $245,018 | $342,763 | $329,676 | 4 | $1,961 |
About Aiming for a Cure Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aiming for a Cure Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Iowa City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $428K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aiming for a Cure Foundation is led by Rachel Ries, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Ries
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Altmaier
Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Giannini
Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corbin Brumwell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Ettleman
Vice President
Director → Officer, 2024
Officer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Prom
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Tatman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Wade Wamre (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerry Vanni (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Ries (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aiming for a Cure Foundation
How much does Aiming for a Cure Foundation give each year?
Aiming for a Cure Foundation gave $428K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $394K across 8 grants.
What is Aiming for a Cure Foundation's typical grant size?
Aiming for a Cure Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,500, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aiming for a Cure Foundation give grants?
Aiming for a Cure Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (2 grants), Cedar Rapids, IA (2 grants) and Des Moines, IA (2 grants).
Does Aiming for a Cure Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Aiming for a Cure Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Grants Were Made to Support" (9 grants).
Who are Aiming for a Cure Foundation's largest grantees?
Aiming for a Cure Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company ($148,800), University of Iowa Foundation ($73,700) and State University of Iowa ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aiming for a Cure Foundation?
Aiming for a Cure Foundation reported $238K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $576K.
What is Aiming for a Cure Foundation?
Aiming for a Cure Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Iowa City, IA. It holds $238K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Aiming for a Cure Foundation's EIN?
Aiming for a Cure Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0118340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
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