Friends Foundation for the Aging
Friends Foundation for the Aging (FFA) is a private foundation based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It supports organizations working to advance healthy aging for older adults and their families, with an emphasis on innovative, collaborative programs that reflect Friends’ values.
Friends Foundation for the Aging at a glance
In short: Friends Foundation for the Aging gave $557K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Pennsylvania. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $556,500
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,875
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,500
- Total assets
- $14,290,466
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Friends Foundation for the Aging
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
FFA states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its application guidance says the process begins with a conversation with the FFA Director, at least three weeks before a proposal deadline. Organizations may begin with a one-page letter of intent describing the request, problem, population served, proposed solution, actions, partners, impact measures, and organizational experience. FFA may then invite a formal proposal, limited to five pages and including a project description, information on how the organization addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion and aligns with FFA’s values, a program budget, and an IRS determination letter. For subsequent-year consideration, organizations must submit a written progress or year-end report with a new proposal.
- Review Cycle
- March 15 and September 15.
- Deadline
- March 15 and September 15.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1081, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: (215) 478-6663
Website: https://friendsfoundationaging.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Friends Foundation for the Aging
Who Friends Foundation for the Aging funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nyym-Arch ($64K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 123 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FFA says most grants go to Quaker organizations in the United States. It also focuses on organizations in the Pennsylvania–New Jersey–New York area, particularly those addressing unmet needs among underserved older adults. In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 42% of grant dollars, New Jersey 27%, New York 12%, Oregon 5%, and Maryland 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Friends Foundation for the Aging open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $480K (2020) to $657K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $557K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nyym-Arch New York, NY | Arch Program | $64,000 |
| Ujima Friends Peace Center Philadelphia, PA | With These Handssewing Project | $35,000 |
| Friendsview Retirement Community Newberg, OR | Training for Ell | $30,500 |
| Pendle Hill Wallingford, PA | Virtual Communitybuilding for Isolated Seniors | $30,000 |
| Bright Side Manor Teaneck, NJ | Pals Program | $30,000 |
| Center in the Park Philadephia, PA | Home Care Support | $30,000 |
| Friends Services Alliance Blue Bell, PA | Leadership Institute and Internship Programs | $25,000 |
| Friends House Retirement Community Sandy Spring, MD | Montessori Lifestyleprograms | $25,000 |
| Witness to Innocence Philadelphia, PA | Peer Specialistsprogram | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Atlantic CO Margate City, NJ | Homeless Prevention | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,290,466 | $713,853 | $788,704 | $556,500 | 28 | $707,939 | $643,751 | $684,817 |
| 2023 | $13,719,221 | $1,006,338 | $734,617 | $506,700 | 22 | $655,901 | $941,309 | $623,149 |
| 2022 | $12,678,936 | $414,354 | $864,970 | $657,369 | 26 | $793,243 | $350,150 | $653,604 |
| 2021 | $15,857,348 | $953,583 | $784,707 | $614,015 | 25 | $741,664 | $887,370 | $728,227 |
| 2020 | $14,582,361 | $674,908 | $720,130 | $479,800 | 22 | — | $613,386 | $640,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends Foundation for the Aging reported a distributable amount of $685K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FFA’s mission is to support organizations providing innovative, sustainable, equitable programs and leadership to advance healthy aging for older adults and their families, grounded in Friends’ values. Its stated priorities include Quaker organizations and organizations with aligned values; underserved populations and small, community-based organizations; coordination of care and support for family caregivers; development of future leaders in aging services; and intergenerational interaction. It also emphasizes collaboration and projects that can be sustained and replicated.
Eligible grantees must be 501(c)(3) public charities addressing older adults’ needs. FFA gives first priority to Quaker organizations, followed by small organizations—those with operating budgets under $5 million—serving underserved communities in the Greater Philadelphia–New Jersey region. Its materials also describe a focus on nonprofit organizations in the Pennsylvania–New Jersey–New York area addressing unmet needs among underserved older adults.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations FFA has supported. Center in the Park says it promotes positive aging and community connections for older adults, while Connectedly says it strengthens community support networks and reduces social isolation among older adults, especially women and their families. Friends House Retirement Community describes providing personal, sub-acute care in a long-term setting. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not FFA’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, FFA made 28 grants totaling $556,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,700 to $64,000, with a median of $19,500. Its website says most grants support programs rather than capital expenses, are made for one year, and may continue for additional years. FFA does not make grants to individuals.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $64,000 to NYYM-ARCH for its ARCH program; $35,000 to Ujima Friends Peace Center for its With These Hands sewing project; and $30,000 each to Friendsview Retirement Community for training for ELL, Pendle Hill for virtual community-building for isolated seniors, Bright Side Manor for its PALS program, and Center in the Park for home care support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Hoskins as Executive Director and James Whitely as President. Other listed officers and directors are James Eric Andrews, Treasurer; Beth Hudson Keller, Secretary; Re Tyler Hoff, Assistant Treasurer; Conrad Person, Secretary; and trustees Lisa Ogletree, Nikki Mosgrove, Emily Sandusky, and Joan Malin.
Friends Foundation for the Aging is led by Susan Hoskins, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Hoskins
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $87K (2024)
James Whitely
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ogletree
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Mosgrove
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Sandusky
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Malin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Hudson Keller
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Person
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Eric Andrews
Treasuer
V.president & Treasuer → Treasuer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Re Tyler Hoff
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Abigail Meletti (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Retyler Hoff (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Beth Yingling (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: John Cooley (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $87K, to Susan Hoskins (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends Foundation for the Aging
How much does Friends Foundation for the Aging give each year?
Friends Foundation for the Aging gave $557K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $507K across 22 grants.
What is Friends Foundation for the Aging's typical grant size?
Friends Foundation for the Aging's median grant in 2024 was $19,500, and its average grant was $19,875, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Friends Foundation for the Aging that year got $14K on average.
Where does Friends Foundation for the Aging give grants?
Friends Foundation for the Aging's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (27%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Blue Bell, PA (2 grants) and West Chester, PA (2 grants).
Does Friends Foundation for the Aging give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Friends Foundation for the Aging's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Arch Program" (3 grants).
Who are Friends Foundation for the Aging's largest grantees?
Friends Foundation for the Aging's largest 2024 grantees include Nyym-Arch ($64,000), Ujima Friends Peace Center ($35,000) and Friendsview Retirement Community ($30,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Friends Foundation for the Aging?
Friends Foundation for the Aging reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $708K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $685K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Friends Foundation for the Aging fund?
FFA’s mission is to support organizations providing innovative, sustainable, equitable programs and leadership to advance healthy aging for older adults and their families, grounded in Friends’ values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Friends Foundation for the Aging?
FFA states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Friends Foundation for the Aging's EIN?
Friends Foundation for the Aging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1524182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Friends Foundation for the Aging accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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