AARP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC (601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049). Established in 1963, it serves as the charitable, educational, and litigation arm focused on reducing poverty among older adults. The organization operates with approximately 375-389 employees and is dedicated to creating and advancing effective solutions that help vulnerable people 50+ secure economic opportunity and social connectedness.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$728.0M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.1M
-7.8% YoY
Grant Count
114
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
-7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: A country free of poverty where no older person feels vulnerable. AARP Foundation serves vulnerable people 50+ by creating and advancing effective solutions that help them secure the essentials.
Primary Program Areas:
Workforce Programs: Direct services nationwide including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which has operated for over 50 years. SCSEP matches unemployed adults over 55 with local nonprofits and public agencies for skills training and employment while earning a modest training wage. Additional programs include Back to Work 50+ (career transition coaching) and Work for Yourself@50+ (self-employment and business development support).
Digital Skills Training: Digital Skills Ready@50+ program, which received a $10 million grant, offers digital skills training to older adults with low income to enhance job prospects and social connections.
Legal Advocacy: Attorneys file and support lawsuits with significant impact on senior poverty by reducing employment barriers, increasing access to public and private benefits, protecting consumers from unlawful business practices, and lowering out-of-pocket costs for housing, food, and healthcare.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $5,000 - $1,000,000+
Review Cycle
- Success rate: 6-11% (Community Challenge program)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
22 U.S. states and territories with high rates of senior poverty. Primary focus areas include District of Columbia, California, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $203 million
- Total Expenses: $194 million
- Total Assets: $728 million
- Total Liabilities: $54.8 million
2023 Data:
- Total Revenues: $175.2 million
- Total Expenses: $191.9 million
- Total Assets: $693.2 million
2022 Data:
- Revenue: $203.2 million
- Expenses: $195.4 million
- Assets: $662.7 million
Charity Rating: Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator with a perfect 100% score, demonstrating exceptional financial health and accountability.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $727,968,863 | $693,172,214 | $662,653,314 |
| Revenue | $202,932,133 | $175,249,637 | $203,216,966 |
| Expenses | $194,382,273 | $191,925,498 | $195,405,209 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $40,788,745 | $14,448,144 | $26,443,502 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Aarp Foundation
AARP Community Challenge Grant: Capacity-Building Microgrant
AARP FOUNDATION
Amount
US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AARP Community Challenge Grant: Demonstration Grant
AARP FOUNDATION
Amount
US $10,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AARP Community Challenge Grant: Flagship Grant
AARP FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President: Claire Casey (since 2022)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSANNA MARQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BETTY J HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| NOREEN GILLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GREGORY J DYSON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ELAINE BOLTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SAILESH CHUTANI | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ROBERT BLANCATO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| PATRICIA BANKS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| LOFTON HOLDER | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 9/2024) | 3 | — |
| BETH CHANDLER | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 9/2024) | 3 | — |
| ANN G DAW | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 6/2024) | 3 | — |
| LIBBY SARTAIN | CHAIR | 6 | — |
| CLAIRE CASEY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $490,291 |
| SUSAN WERTH | VICE CHAIR (AS OF 6/2024) | 3 | — |
| DIANE D MILLER | VICE CHAIR (UNTIL 6/2024) | 3 | — |
| PATRICIA D SHANNON | CFO & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $492,831 |
| JAMI WYATT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER VAN KEMENADE | SVP - IMPACT & ANALYTICS (AS OF 8/19/24) | 40 | $194,327 |
| WILLIAM A RIVERA | SVP - LITIGATION | 40 | $363,132 |
| BRITTANY FEINSON | SVP - MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $338,169 |
| EMILY S ALLEN | SVP - PROGRAMS | 40 | $386,451 |
| SHELLEY GOODE | SVP & CHIEF DEV OFFICER (AS OF 4/1/24) | 40 | $225,856 |
| MINDY FELDBAUM | DIRECTOR - PROGRAMS | 40 | $284,680 |
| STEPHEN VENUTE | VP - CORP & FDN RELS (UNTIL 11/4/24) | 40 | $300,886 |
| DEMETRIOS ANTZOULATOS | VP - FINANCE, GRANTS, & OPS | 40 | $320,498 |
| MARC MCDONALD | VP - INTEGRATION (UNTIL 4/12/24) | 40 | $317,264 |
| KELLY BAGBY | VP - LITIGATION | 40 | $296,136 |
Recent Activity & Impact
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, AARP Foundation reached 1.18 million older adults with low income, securing more than $975 million in combined benefits, refunds, and credits.
AARP Foundation Gets $10 Million Grant From Google.orgThe organization received a $10 million grant from Google.org for the Digital Skills Ready@50+ program.
AARP Foundation Gets $10 Million Grant From Google.orgThe 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is currently accepting applications.
2026 AARP Community ChallengeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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