Aims Foundation

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Location and Contact Information

Aims Foundation Staff

Executive Director
Kelly Jackson 
Email: kelly.jackson@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6583

Database Manager
Vacant

Development Officer
Vacant

Foundation Business Support
Allie Bolter
Email: allison.bolter@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 378-3533

Foundation Accountant
Kerese Arnold
Email: kerese.arnold@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6242

About Aims Foundation

The Aims Foundation is committed to supporting student success by reducing financial barriers through the generosity of private and corporate partners. This community support helps make college accessible to everyone, enabling students to graduate with little to no debt.

Thanks to the unique financial structure of Aims Community College, the Foundation is able to dedicate all gifts directly to program support and scholarship development.

Mission Statement

Through a culture of philanthropy, we provide financial support that advances student success at Aims Community College.

Foundation Board

The Aims Foundation Board is composed of dedicated community professionals committed to expanding educational opportunities at Aims Community College. 

Diane Holmberg, President 

Officers
Diane Holmberg, President
Ted Johnson, Vice President
Tony McCune, Treasurer

Board Members
Steve Baker
Chris Gentle
James Herman
Carol Hoglund
Jody Margheim
Brooke Payne
Ray Peterson
Joyce Schlose

Ex-Officio Members
Leah Bornstein, CEO/President, Aims Community College
Chuck Jensen, Vice President, Administrative Services
Kerese Arnold, Accountant II, Grant and Foundation Accountant
Heidi Windell, Aims Board of Trustees Foundation Liaison

Impact

The Aims Foundation bridges financial gaps with over 100 scholarships. During the 2024-2025 academic year, $251,333 in scholarships were awarded to students. Scholarship applications are accepted from November 1 through March 1 for accepted students that will be enrolled at Aims the following academic year.  For more information, please visit our scholarship application page.