Aim 5 Foundation
Historical FunderTopeka, Kansas · EIN 47-1248607 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$24,000
Total assets$18M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $79,358.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEATON A VANDER HART |
|---|---|
| Address | 1945 SW PEMBROKE LANE, TOPEKA KS 66604 |
| Phone | 7856089501 |
| Form and materials | AIM 5 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31 |
| Restrictions | HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN LAWFULL RESIDING IN THE U.S., BE ENROLLED OR ACCEPTED FOR ENROLLMENT AS A FULL TIME STUDENT FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR AT AN ACCREDITED 4-YEAR COLLEGE, MEET INCOME GUIDELINES, (150% OF THE CURRENT FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES) MAINTAIN A 3.0 G.P.A. OR HIGHER IN HIGH SCHOOL, STUDENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult & Teen Challenge of Ks | Oklahoma City, OK | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $250,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Center | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $250,000 |
| Go Ministries | Louisville, KY | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $250,000 |
| Lifesong Adoptions | Gridley, IL | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $250,000 |
| Kinsmen Initiative | Springfield, MO | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $157,500 |
| Alleyway Recovery Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Doxazo | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Equip Leadership | Duluth, GA | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Lifehouse Cac | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Rollling Hills Christian Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Topeka | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $79,358 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Manhattan, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $77,974 |
| The Bridge | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $70,000 |
| Wooly Farms Foundation | Meriden, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $60,000 |
| Christian Challenge | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Capital City Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $40,860 |
| Greater Topeka Partnership | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $34,500 |
| Effective Ministry Inc | Henrico, VA | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $31,000 |
| Nations of Coaches | Decatur, AL | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
| Grace Community Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| The First Tee of Manhattan | Manhattan, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Central Park Christian Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $24,000 |
| Project 2 Restore | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Omni Circle | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Mission Church Topeka | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Topeka Family Church of the Nazarene | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Wanamaker Woods | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Community Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $9,500 |
| Oakland New Life Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $9,500 |
| Pastor Serve | Monument, CO | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Rooted Community Church | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $4,500 |
| Innovative Media Creators | Owasso, OK | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $4,400 |
| Breakthrough House | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Student Mobilization | Conway, AZ | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $1,375 |
| Kansas Bbbs | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Sunflower Foundation | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $650 |
| Golf Status | Lincoln, NE | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $378 |
| First Tee Topeka | Topeka, KS | All grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose. | $80 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,354,575 | 42 |
| 2024 | $979,777 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,455,884 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612099349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1248607
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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