AIMS Education Foundation
AIMS is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to assisting teachers to facilitate the development of a robust mathematical and/or scientific knowledge within their students.
AIMS Education Foundation at a glance
In short: AIMS Education Foundation gave $2.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.5M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,483,772
- +1171.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,483,772
- +1171.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,483,772
- Total assets
- $36,863,194
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to AIMS Education Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from AIMS Education Foundation
Who AIMS Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresno Pacific University ($2.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How AIMS Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1796% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2019) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | Support, Faculty and Scholarships | $2,483,772 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,863,194 | $5,520,591 | $5,269,083 | $2,483,772 | 1 | $2,529,409 |
| 2023 | $32,817,421 | $3,857,503 | $2,763,746 | $195,277 | 1 | $712,637 |
| 2022 | $26,386,307 | $3,087,565 | $2,075,776 | $163,692 | 1 | $1,005,497 |
| 2021 | $30,360,438 | $1,439,922 | $1,672,573 | $131,030 | 1 | $1,104,459 |
| 2020 | $25,659,642 | $2,161,098 | $1,803,742 | $136,530 | 1 | $844,439 |
| 2019 | $22,501,260 | $1,717,058 | $2,494,586 | $50,732 | 1 | $687,380 |
About AIMS Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
AIMS Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AIMS Education Foundation is led by Paul Reimer, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 7 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Reimer
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$104K (2019) → $181K (2024)
Joe Hernandez
President
Trustee → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manjula Joseph
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hillen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$39K (2019) → $39K (2024)
Aileen Rizo
Associate Director
Coordinator → Associate Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Elin Van Vleet Anderson
Coordinator
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Scott Nielsen
Coordinator
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Steve Pauls
Associate Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $140K (2024)
Alejandra M. Alvarez
Coordinator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Wilbert Reimer (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Brook D. Williams (2022–2023) — Coordinator
- Former: Dave Youngs (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Elin Van Vleet (2019) — Coordinator
- Former: Linda Hoff (2019) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 22019
- Former: Ronald Koop (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $181K, to Paul Reimer (Executive Dir.). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AIMS Education Foundation
How much does AIMS Education Foundation give each year?
AIMS Education Foundation gave $2.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $195K across 1 grant.
How large is AIMS Education Foundation?
AIMS Education Foundation reported $36.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What is AIMS Education Foundation?
AIMS Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fresno, CA. It holds $36.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does AIMS Education Foundation operate?
AIMS Education Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is AIMS Education Foundation's EIN?
AIMS Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0117407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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