Ima Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ima Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $775,789 in 602 grants; the typical grant was $430 and the largest $27,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$775,789
- Number of grants602
- Typical grant$430
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 469 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 661 | $10.4 million |
| 2025 | $775,789 | 602 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
Ima Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ima Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 42 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 85 | $146,236 |
| Colorado | 89 | $145,152 |
| California | 57 | $108,276 |
| New York | 29 | $57,530 |
| Washington | 38 | $56,738 |
| Texas | 42 | $55,133 |
| Missouri | 25 | $51,736 |
| Connecticut | 17 | $32,145 |
| Utah | 14 | $26,909 |
| Florida | 23 | $21,320 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simply Hygiene Inc | Program services | $27,500 |
| Metropolitan State University of de | Program services | $22,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas Cit | Program services | $20,110 |
| Ima Financial Group Inc Associate | Program services | $16,581 |
| Lifting Up Westchester Inc | Program services | $15,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Program services | $11,580 |
| Starlight Theatre Association of Ka | Program services | $11,266 |
| Sound | Program services | $11,000 |
| Casa of Lane County | Program services | $10,550 |
| Highview | Program services | $10,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah Inc | Program services | $10,100 |
| All Star Code Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Casa Pacifica Centers for Children | Program services | $10,000 |
| Colorado Womens Employment and Educ | Program services | $10,000 |
| Crosspurpose | Program services | $10,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Program services | $10,000 |
| Fairfield University | Program services | $10,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services of Ora | Program services | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Tacoma Students | Program services | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Kansas Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | Program services | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Dallas Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Utah Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment Assoc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Moxxie Network Foundation Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Program services | $10,000 |
| Penny Lane Centers | Program services | $10,000 |
| Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| The Whole Child-Mental Health & Hou | Program services | $10,000 |
| The Wily Network Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Washington Alliance for Better Scho | Program services | $10,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Program services | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Glendale and Pasadena | Program services | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Program services | $9,008 |
| United Way of the Plains Kansas | Program services | $8,843 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of | Program services | $7,850 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon N | Program services | $7,600 |
| Center for Changing Lives | Program services | $7,500 |
| Exploration Place Inc | Program services | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain | Program services | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeana Hutchings
- Amy Venturi
- Colleen Savoie
- Robert Cohen
- Jordyn Arons
- Cory Ryan
- Mike Morey
- Josie Martinez
- Michael Condon
- Ruth Rohs
Questions people ask
Does Ima Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ima Foundation give?
$775,789 in tax year 2025, across 602 grants, with a typical grant of $430.
Who runs Ima Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeana Hutchings (Board Chair), Amy Venturi (Secretary), Colleen Savoie (Treasurer) and Robert Cohen (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Ima Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.