Aging Out Institute
Aging Out Institute is a public charity based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its stated purpose is to connect professionals who work with foster youth with resources and strategies to help young people transition from foster care into adulthood.
Aging Out Institute at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $516,913
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $3,913
- +838.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $529,541
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Aging Out Institute
- Contact
Mailing address: 4517 Laurelwood Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 503-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aging Out Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 26 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Arkansas, California, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2021) to $548K (2022). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $411K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Childrens Alliance Columbus, OH | — | $90,000 |
| Kids in the Spotlight Van Nuys, CA | — | $51,000 |
| Treehouse Seattle, WA | — | $50,000 |
| Youthcare Seattle, WA | — | $50,000 |
| Chair-ITY Inc Cleveland, OH | — | $41,000 |
| Life Skills Foundation Durham, NC | — | $41,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust Martinez, CA | — | $40,000 |
| Thru Project San Antonio, TX | — | $40,000 |
| Foster Progress Chicago, IL | — | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $516,913 | $529,541 | — | — | $3,913 |
| 2023 | $12,837 | $531,056 | $523,348 | $411,000 | 9 | $417 |
| 2022 | $5,129 | $590,118 | $596,559 | $547,699 | 10 | $355 |
| 2021 | $11,570 | $450,353 | $438,783 | $400,000 | 7 | $182 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Aging Out Institute describes itself as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting professionals who work with foster youth with resources and strategies that help youth age out of foster care and into adulthood. Its 2024 filing also describes the launch of a new online community.
Its 2022 grantees described work including relationship-based coaching and therapy for youth in crisis (Immerse Arkansas); academic coaching, scholarships, professional development, and career readiness for young people in and from foster care (Pivotal Connections); and support for emerging adults transitioning out of foster care (The Hope Center at Pullen). Other grantees described supporting foster youth with post-secondary education and independent adulthood (Fostering Youth Independence and Foster Progress), or providing paid animal-care internships and programming for youth experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement (The Hand2Paw Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2022, Aging Out Institute reported making 10 grants totaling $547,699. Notable grants included $50,000 each to Immerse Arkansas and Pivotal Connections, and $40,000 each to The Hope Center at Pullen, Fostering Youth Independence, The Hand2Paw Foundation, and Foster Progress. The 2023 and 2024 filings report no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Tonini as President/Executive Director, Franco Vega as Treasurer, and Ali Moyer as Secretary.
Aging Out Institute is led by Barbara L. Tonini, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara L. Tonini
President & Executive Director
President & Executive → Presidentecect Director, 2023
Presidentecect Director → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $14K (2024)
Franco Vega
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Moyer
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Alixandra Moyer (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Pierce (2022–2023) — Treasuruer
- Former: Tawnya Hansen (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Franco Rivera (2021) — Secertary
- Former: Richard Peirce (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Barbara Tonini (Pres/Exec Dir).
Frequently asked questions about Aging Out Institute
What does Aging Out Institute fund?
Aging Out Institute describes itself as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to connecting professionals who work with foster youth with resources and strategies that help youth age out of foster care and into adulthood. Its 2024 filing also describes the launch of a new online community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aging Out Institute?
Aging Out Institute has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Aging Out Institute make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Arkansas, California, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
What is Aging Out Institute's EIN?
Aging Out Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2008303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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