Grantmakers in Aging Inc
Grantmakers In Aging Inc. (GIA) is a public charity based in White Plains, New York, and was formed in 1998. It is a membership association that mobilizes funders and ideas to strengthen policies, programs, and resources for people as they age. Its work includes convening funders, supporting collaboration and pooled funding, and advancing aging-related policy priorities.
Grantmakers in Aging Inc at a glance
In short: Grantmakers in Aging Inc gave $314K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in District of Columbia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $313,666
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,367
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,021,330
- +21.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Grantmakers in Aging Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Mamaroneck Avenue 238, White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: (703) 413-0413
Website: https://giaging.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grantmakers in Aging Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Alliance for Caregiving ($169K). Together the top 10 received $314K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 35 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GIA is based in White Plains, New York. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Washington, DC, Massachusetts, Illinois, Arizona, Utah, Hawaii, South Carolina, New York, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The filing reports that the largest shares of 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in DC (54%), Massachusetts (8%), Illinois (5%), Arizona (5%), and Utah (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Grantmakers in Aging Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2023) to $314K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $314K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance for Caregiving Washington, DC | Changing Care Conversion Project | $168,666 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston Boston, MA | Changing Care Conversion Project | $25,000 |
| Ageoptions Oak Park, IL | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
| Arizona Caregiver Coalition Phoenix, AZ | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
| Family Caregiver COLLABORATIVE(UTAH) Salt Lake City, UT | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
| Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition Honolulu, HI | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
| Health Sciences Health Innovations Group Columbia, SC | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
| New York State Caregiving and Respite Rochester, NY | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
| Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative Detroit, MI | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network Madison, WI | Changing Care Conversion Project | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,021,330 | $2,573,979 | $2,153,958 | $313,666 | 10 | $80,218 |
| 2023 | $2,481,115 | $2,036,121 | $1,908,346 | $260,304 | 12 | $31,167 |
| 2022 | $2,328,704 | $1,620,901 | $1,727,691 | $286,352 | 13 | $5,939 |
| 2021 | $2,377,744 | $1,744,095 | $1,047,589 | — | — | $1,738 |
| 2020 | $1,690,061 | $1,536,611 | $1,284,297 | — | — | $2,066 |
| 2019 | $1,352,374 | $1,973,631 | $1,431,476 | — | — | $3,189 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GIA’s stated mission is to mobilize money and ideas to strengthen policies, programs, and resources for all of us as we age. Its website identifies priorities including age-integrated communities, addressing ageism and disparities, equitable philanthropic practice, health and economic security, housing, caregiving, and community-based services.
All 10 grants reported for 2024 were for the Changing Care Conversion Project. Among the supported organizations, the National Alliance for Caregiving describes its mission as catalyzing system change for family caregivers through research, policy, and narrative change. AgeOptions describes its work as improving quality of life and maintaining the dignity of older people and those who care about them. Arizona Caregiver Coalition describes its mission as improving quality of life for family caregivers across Arizona through partnerships, advocacy, resources, and respite support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, GIA reported 10 grants totaling $313,666. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $168,666, with a median of $15,000. The largest grant was $168,666 to the National Alliance for Caregiving in Washington, DC. Other grants included $25,000 to the University of Massachusetts Boston and $15,000 each to AgeOptions, Arizona Caregiver Coalition, Family Caregiver Collaborative (Utah), Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, Health Sciences Health Innovations Group, New York State Caregiving and Respite, Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative, and Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network. Each was for the Changing Care Conversion Project.
GIA’s 2024 filing states that grants are monitored by employees or independent contractors, grantees must provide interim and final reports, and most grants have 10% withheld pending final reporting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Levack as chair, Peggy Maguire as vice-chair, Jasmine Lacsamana as secretary, and Amber Slichta as treasurer. It lists Anne Posner, Dianne Oliver, Kelly Kent, Josh Hodges, Neel Hajra, and Renee Espinoza as directors.
Grantmakers in Aging Inc is led by Lindsay Goldman, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsay Goldman
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$225K (2021) → $296K (2024)
Andrew Levack
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hinsey
Director of Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $135K (2024)
Dianne Oliver
Director
Board Member → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kent
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Posner
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Hodges
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Livia Lam
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neel Hajra
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Espinoza
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rigo Saborio
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lash
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Slichta
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2020
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Maguire
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Lacsamana
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Phillip Gonzalez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Gonzales Jackson (2023) — Director of Knowledge Management - Til
- Former: Rani Snyder (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Althans (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Trent Stamp (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Vincent Tilford (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Amber Talburt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Earl Millett (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Vyan Nguyen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Aaron S. Merki (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Myers (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Feather (2019–2020) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Laura Giles Rath (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Laura Lee (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nora Moreno Cargie (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia Shannon (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Helen Ramon (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $296K, to Lindsay Goldman (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grantmakers in Aging Inc
How much does Grantmakers in Aging Inc give each year?
Grantmakers in Aging Inc gave $314K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $260K across 12 grants.
What is Grantmakers in Aging Inc's typical grant size?
Grantmakers in Aging Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,367, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grantmakers in Aging Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Grantmakers in Aging Inc give grants?
Grantmakers in Aging Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%).
Does Grantmakers in Aging Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Grantmakers in Aging Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Changing Care Conversion Project" (10 grants).
Who are Grantmakers in Aging Inc's largest grantees?
Grantmakers in Aging Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Alliance for Caregiving ($168,666), University of Massachusetts Boston ($25,000) and Ageoptions ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grantmakers in Aging Inc?
Grantmakers in Aging Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Grantmakers in Aging Inc fund?
GIA’s stated mission is to mobilize money and ideas to strengthen policies, programs, and resources for all of us as we age. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grantmakers in Aging Inc?
Grantmakers in Aging Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check giaging.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Grantmakers in Aging Inc's EIN?
Grantmakers in Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4014982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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