Friends Foundation for the Aging (FFA) is a private, independent nonprofit foundation based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The organization was established following the 2007 decision by the Board of the McCutchen Friends Home to transition from operating a residential facility for older adults into a grant-making organization. The foundation was formally created in 2008 after the sale of the McCutchen Home properties in North Plainfield, New Jersey.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.3M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$557K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
28
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-13.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Friends Foundation for the Aging is a Quaker foundation supporting organizations that provide innovative, sustainable, equitable programs and leadership to advance healthy aging for older adults and their families, grounded in Friends' values.
Vision: A world where older adults have dignity and self-determination, are valued and respected, and have adequate resources, housing, healthcare, support and community.
FFA focuses its grant-making on innovative, impactful, collaborative, and replicable programs that address aging issues and reflect Quaker values. Key funding priorities include:
- Programs addressing unmet needs for aging adults in under-served populations
- Social connection and isolation reduction
- Food security and nutrition initiatives
- Housing and community development for seniors
- Leadership development in aging services
- Training and capacity building for organizations serving older adults
- Services for isolated individuals
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $1,700 to $64,000, with recent grants documented at $7,300, $35,000, and other amounts.
Grant Types
How to Apply
** Grant proposals begin with a one-page letter of inquiry. Applicants are directed to review the "Applying for a Grant" guidelines before submitting.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FFA makes most grants to Quaker organizations throughout the United States. The foundation also focuses on grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-New York area that address unmet needs for aging adults in under-served populations. The foundation has funded projects in multiple states including Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,719,221
- Total Revenues: $1,006,338
- Total Expenses: $734,617
- Total Giving: $556,500
- Staff: 1 employee
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $14,290,466
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,290,466 | $13,719,221 | $12,678,936 |
| Revenue | $713,853 | $1,006,338 | $414,354 |
| Expenses | $788,704 | $734,617 | $864,970 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $707,939 | $655,901 | $793,243 |
| Net Investment Income | $643,751 | $941,309 | $350,150 |
| Distributable Amount | $684,817 | $623,149 | $653,604 |
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
123 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Friends Foundation for the Aging
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan Hoskins – Executive Director (compensated staff member, earning $84,077 annually)
- James Whitely – President
- James Eric Andrews – Vice President/Treasurer
The foundation's leadership team operates primarily on a volunteer basis, with Susan Hoskins as the only compensated staff member.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES ERIC ANDREWS | TREASUER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN HOSKINS | EXEC DIRECTOR | 20 | $87,062 |
| BETH HUDSON KELLER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JAMES WHITELY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RE TYLER HOFF | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CONRAD PERSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LISA OGLETREE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NIKKI MOSGROVE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EMILY SANDUSKY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOAN MALIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 1081 Langhorne, PA 19047
Physical Address: 606 W Upsal St Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: (215) 478-6663
Website: www.friendsfoundationaging.org
EIN: 22-1524182
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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