Private foundation · EIN 47-1248607 · Topeka, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aim 5 Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Kansas. The foundation accepts applications (MARCH 31) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $25K. 71% of grants stayed in Kansas. Stated restrictions: s. a. Or higher in high school, student.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$2.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in KS
71%
of grants
Deadline
MARCH 31
Assets
$9.0M

How to apply

Aim 5 foundation scholarship application Contact: Keaton a Vander Hart, 1945 Sw Pembroke Lane, Topeka, Ks, 7856089501 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.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Adult & Teen Challenge of KsOklahoma City, OKAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$250K
Childrens Discovery CenterTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$250K
Go MinistriesLouisville, KYAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$250K
Lifesong AdoptionsGridley, ILAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$250K
Kinsmen InitiativeSpringfield, MOAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$158K
Alleyway Recovery ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$100K
DoxazoTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$100K
Equip LeadershipDuluth, GAAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$100K
Lifehouse CacTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$100K
Rollling Hills Christian ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$100K
Boys & Girls Club TopekaTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$79K
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$78K
The BridgeTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$70K
Wooly Farms FoundationMeriden, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$60K
Christian ChallengeTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$50K
Capital City ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$41K
Greater Topeka PartnershipTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$35K
Effective Ministry IncHenrico, VAAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$31K
Nations of CoachesDecatur, ALAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$30K
Grace Community ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$25K
The FIRST Tee of ManhattanManhattan, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$25K
Central Park Christian ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$24K
Project 2 RestoreTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$20K
Washburn University FoundationTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$20K
Young LifeColorado Springs, COAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$20K
Omni CircleTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$15K
Mission Church TopekaTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$10K
Topeka Family Church of the NazareneTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$10K
Wanamaker WoodsTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$10K
Community ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$9,500
Oakland New Life ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$9,500
Pastor ServeMonument, COAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$5,000
Rooted Community ChurchTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$4,500
Innovative Media CreatorsOwasso, OKAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$4,400
Breakthrough HouseTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$3,000
Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$3,000
Baker UniversityBaldwin City, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$2,000
Student MobilizationConway, AZAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$1,375
Kansas BbbsTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$1,000
Sunflower FoundationTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$650
Golf StatusLincoln, NEAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$378
FIRST Tee TopekaTopeka, KSAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.$80

By state: Kansas 30 · Oklahoma 2 · Kentucky 1 · Illinois 1 · Missouri 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Aim 5 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Topeka, Kansas, administered in care of Cody Foster, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Aim 5 Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Aim 5 foundation scholarship application Deadlines: MARCH 31.

How much does Aim 5 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 42 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Aim 5 Foundation give?

Kansas (30 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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