AARP is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Founded in 1958, AARP empowers people to live as they age through advocacy, information, and services for those aged 50+ and their families. The organization operates as a nonpartisan entity with a membership base and maintains a significant presence across all U.S. states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1B
+255.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$35.8M
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
688
+9.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AARP's primary focus areas include:
- Advocacy and Civil Rights: Advocacy for seniors' rights and social action related to aging populations
- Publications and Communications: AARP publishes "AARP The Magazine" (the world's largest circulation magazine, published bimonthly) and "AARP Bulletin" (10 issues annually), covering health, personal finance, work/life transitions, retirement, Social Security, Medicare, and quality of life topics
- Information and Services: Providing resources through award-winning website, mobile apps, broadcast studio productions, and social media platforms
Grantmaking
AARP administers the **AARP Community Challenge**, a grant program that provides quick-action grants to support tangible improvements and long-term change in communities. Recent activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AARP operates nationwide with state-level presence across all U.S. states, plus operations in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Nigeria. State-specific operations serve large membership bases (e.g., over 850,000 members in Washington State).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 Tax Filing:
- Total Assets: $13,056,882,027
- Total Revenue: $10,969,160,920
- Total Expenses: $1,773,489,042
- Total Liabilities: $918,000,000
- Total Giving: $39,872,182
- Employees: 2,187
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since May 1967 (EIN: 95-1985500)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,056,882,027 | $3,677,175,849 | $3,347,789,703 |
| Revenue | $10,969,160,920 | $1,741,888,321 | $1,812,434,007 |
| Expenses | $1,773,489,042 | $1,726,170,779 | $1,721,115,142 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $448,326,777 | $112,978,378 | $147,310,832 |
| 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
2 open opportunities from Aarp
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Older Adults Technology Services ($7,400,596), Wish of a Lifetime ($3,362,720), Legal Counsel for the Elderly ($2,978,685).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Foundation Washington, DC | General support | $514,383 |
| Legal Counsel for the Elderly Washington, DC | General support | $2,978,685 |
| Wish of a Lifetime Denver, CO | General support | $3,362,720 |
| Older Adults Technology Services New York, NY | General support | $7,400,596 |
| 100 Black Men of America Inc Atlanta, GA | Sponsorship of annual conference | $25,000 |
| 360 Eats Inc Safety Harbor, FL | Community Challenge Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative | $17,000 |
| 50 Roses Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Sponsorship of Tower Grove Pride event | $10,000 |
| ABA Commission on Law and Aging Washington, DC | Sponsorship of annual conference | $10,000 |
| Active Transportation Alliance Chicago, IL | Sponsorship of the Bike the Drive event | $10,000 |
| ADA25 Advancing Leadership Chicago, IL | Sponsorship of the Disability Leadership Summint | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
AARP Foundation (affiliated charitable entity):
- Kim Tobin: Director, Individual Giving
- Stefanie Schmidt: Research Director
- Ryan Young: Director, Program Implementation
- Deborah Washington: Assistant Project Director
- Elaine Ryan: Vice President
- Elviria Cheeks: Senior Project Director
- Jose Mendez: Assistant Project Director
- Joseph Jones: Director, Economic Mobility
- Tyler Kestler: Project Director
- Shelley Goode: Chief Development Officer
- Tonya Perez: Assistant Project Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Johnson | Board Chair | 10 | $7,971 |
| Margot James Copeland | First Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Robert Blancato | Second Vice Chair | 7 | — |
| Joseph F Coughlin | Director | 5 | — |
| Jeffrey D Dunn | Director | 5 | — |
| Elizabeth Ellard | Director | 5 | — |
| Rosanna A Marquez | Director | 5 | $913 |
| Alan Murray | Director | 5 | — |
| Julio A Portalatin | Director - until 6/13/2024 | 5 | — |
| Marie Quintero-Johnson | Director | 5 | — |
| Libby Sartain | Director | 5 | — |
| David Windley | Director | 5 | — |
| Jo Ann Jenkins | CEO (until 11/8/2024) | 40 | $2,746,855 |
| Dr Myechia Minter-Jordan | CEO (as of 11/11/2024) | 40 | $400,117 |
| Scott M Frisch | EVP & COO | 40 | $1,024,073 |
| Nancy M Smith | EVP & Corporate Secretary | 40 | $567,032 |
| Nancy A LeaMond | EVP - Advocacy & Engagemen | 40 | $879,502 |
| Martha Boudreau | EVP & Chief Comm & Mktg (until 11/29/2024) | 40 | $771,916 |
| Kevin Donnellan | EVP & Chief of Staff | 40 | $630,155 |
| David C Morales | EVP & General Counsel | 40 | $587,580 |
| Debra B Whitman | EVP & Public Policy Officer | 40 | $576,926 |
| Edna Kane-Williams | EVP & Chief Diversity Officer | 40 | $548,532 |
| Sami Hassanyeh | Interim EVP & Chief Comm & Mktg Off (as of 11/29) | 40 | $529,734 |
| Karen L Mercer | SVP & AARP Treasurer | 40 | $466,489 |
| Myrna Blyth | SVP & Editorial Director | 40 | $513,366 |
| Kevin Belli | SVP - Financial Planning & Analysis | 40 | $535,062 |
| Kristin Dillon | SVP - States & Community Engage | 40 | $512,678 |
| Doris Dickens Gilliam | Associate General Counsel | 40 | $492,821 |
| William J Sweeney | SVP Government Affairs | 40 | $490,780 |
| John Francis Hishta | SVP Campaigns | 40 | $484,315 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
AARP Community Challenge grants continue to support community-based initiatives focused on livability and senior services
2026 AARP Community Challenge2026 Community Challenge grant applications are currently open with a two-week application window noted
2026 AARP Community ChallengeAARP Foundation operates 442 employees with recent workforce growth of 7.0% year-over-year
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aarp fund?
AARP's primary focus areas include: • **Advocacy and Civil Rights**: Advocacy for seniors' rights and social action related to aging populations • **Publications and Communications**: AARP publishes "AARP The Magazine" (the world's largest circulation magazine, published bimonthly) and "AARP Bulletin" (10 issues annually), covering health, personal finance, work/life transitions, retirement, Social Security, Medicare, and quality of life topics • **Information and Services**: Providing resource…
How do I apply for a grant from Aarp?
AARP administers the **AARP Community Challenge**, a grant program that provides quick-action grants to support tangible improvements and long-term change in communities. Recent activity includes: • **2024 Awards**: $3.8 million distributed in Community Challenge grants • **2026 Program**: Currently accepting applications for Community Challenge grants • **Geographic Distribution**: Grants awarded to organizations across multiple states, including 10 organizations in New York State **Grant Char…
Where does Aarp make grants?
AARP operates nationwide with state-level presence across all U.S. states, plus operations in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Nigeria. State-specific operations serve large membership bases (e.g., over 850,000 members in Washington State).
What size grants does Aarp award?
In 2024, Aarp awarded 688 grants totaling $35.8M — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Aarp's EIN?
Aarp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1985500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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