Older Adults Technology Services
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) is a New York, New York-based public charity founded in 2004 and a charitable affiliate of AARP. Through its flagship program, Senior Planet from AARP, OATS provides technology training and community-building experiences for older adults in person, online, and through local licensing partners.
Older Adults Technology Services at a glance
In short: Older Adults Technology Services gave $489K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $489,320
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,935
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,207,586
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Older Adults Technology Services
- How to Apply
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OATS says organizations aligned with or inspired by its mission can support its work, including national or localized program delivery, and invites organizations to connect about a personalized grant proposal. The website does not specify application materials or restrictions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 236 West 30Th Street 8Th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (718) 360-1707
Website: https://oats.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Older Adults Technology Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cris Healthy Aging ($30K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 122 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OATS reports delivering in-person programs in several U.S. markets and virtual programming nationally. Its licensing program provides local organizations with tools to deliver Senior Planet experiences; in 2025, it covered 39 states. OATS also reported that participants from all 50 states engaged in its live online classes.
Its 2025 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest shares going to California and Illinois (18% each), Texas (11%), Indiana (10%), and Florida (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Older Adults Technology Services gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $690K (2022). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $489K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cris Healthy Aging Danville, IL | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $30,000 |
| Jo-Carroll Energy Inc (NFP) Elizabeth, IL | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $30,000 |
| Senior Citizens Of Greater Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $23,000 |
| East Harris County Empowerment Council Houston, TX | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $20,000 |
| Fresno County Economic Opportunities Fresno, CA | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $20,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of The Elderly Boston Inc Boston, MA | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $20,000 |
| Senior Adult Activity Center Of The Phoenixville Area Phoenixville, PA | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $20,000 |
| Heritage Place Of Indianapolis Inc Washington, DC | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $16,500 |
| Indiana University Gary, IN | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $16,500 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Southwest Florida Fort Myers, FL | Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program | $14,160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,207,586 | $15,870,195 | $15,792,950 | $489,320 | 41 | $154,223 |
| 2024 | $15,158,472 | $18,686,197 | $15,760,172 | $412,600 | 46 | $67,535 |
| 2023 | $10,594,747 | $13,257,588 | $13,044,313 | $15,500 | 1 | $123,031 |
| 2022 | $6,947,521 | $11,697,165 | $13,168,929 | $689,500 | 34 | $35,708 |
| 2021 | $6,542,984 | $10,527,864 | $8,461,544 | — | — | $3 |
| 2020 | $4,283,577 | $6,770,707 | $6,781,460 | — | — | $500 |
| 2019 | $5,017,913 | $5,613,566 | $5,414,310 | — | — | $644 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OATS states its mission is to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.” Its Senior Planet programs engage older adults and organizations that serve them through technology education and related programming.
In 2025, OATS reported that its licensing program reached 740 sites in 39 states. It also reported delivering 845,000 engagements through virtual, in-person, and licensing programs, and offering nearly 4,000 live online classes.
The 2025 grants listed include organizations with varied community roles. For example, CRIS Healthy Aging describes its mission as helping older adults and people with disabilities remain safe, healthy, and independent at home. Area 1 Agency on Aging says it provides leadership and services that support healthy aging. Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas says it works to enhance the quality of life of older adults in Greater Dallas. Other recipients include a community action agency, a local activity center for older adults, and an energy cooperative.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, OATS reported 41 grants totaling $489,320. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grants support OATS’ Senior Planet Program.
The largest listed awards were $30,000 each to CRIS Healthy Aging and Jo-Carroll Energy Inc (NFP); $23,000 to Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas; and $20,000 each to East Harris County Empowerment Council, Fresno County Economic Opportunities, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Boston, and the Senior Adult Activity Center of the Phoenixville Area.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Neal Harrison as chair; Scott M. Frisch as a director, identified as AARP EVP–COO; and Amanda Del Balso Cantwell, Robert DiMatteo, Jared Goralnick, Anita L. Holt, Jeannee Parker Martin, Aviva Sufian, Michele Thomas, and Najia Orr as directors. The filing names Tom Kamber as executive director.
Older Adults Technology Services is led by Thomas Kamber, Oats Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Kamber
Oats Executive Director
Executive Director → Oats Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$275K (2019) → $381K (2025)
Neal Harrison
Chair
Director → Interim Chair, 2024
Interim Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Osgood
Senior Director - Project Management
Senior Director - Project Management → Senior Director - Project Mgm, 2023
Senior Director - Project Mgm → Senior Director - Project Management, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $164K (2025)
Marisa Giorgi
Senior Director - Curriculum
Director Curriculum Development → Director - Curriculum, 2022
Director - Curriculum → Senior Director - Curriculum, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $184K (2025)
Barbara Kelly
Director - External Relations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $148K (2025)
Jesse Werthman
Senior Finance Director Treasurer
Finance Director - Nyc → Senior Finance Director Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$164K (2023) → $180K (2025)
Ines Escandon
Director - Impact & Learning
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$160K (2024) → $163K (2025)
Amanda Del Balso Cantwell
Director
Chairperson → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aviva Sufian
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Goralnick
Director
Director → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita L Holt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert DiMatteo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannee Parker Martin
Director
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Thomas
Director
Director - → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Najia Orr
Director
Director - → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rigo Saborio
Director
Director - → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Glazebrook
Vice President - Program Operations
Director of Training → Director - Operations, 2021
Director - Operations → Vice President - Program Operations, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$130K (2019) → $259K (2025)
Frederick Fields
Vp-Strat, Planning, Administrator & Treasurer
Vice President - Strat, Planning, Administrator & Treasurer → Vice President - Strat, Planning & Administrator, 2024
Vice President - Strat, Planning & Administrator → Vp-Strat, Planning, Administrator & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$220K (2019) → $459K (2025)
Sarah Shaw
Aarp Senior Vice President - Secretary
Secretary & Aarp Senior Vice President Legal → Aarp Senior Vice President - Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott M Frisch
Aarp Executive Vice President - COO
Director, Aarp Executive Vice President & COO → Aarp Executive Vice President - COO, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Ginna Baik (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Lenard Kaye (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Myklebust (2022–2024) — Director - Communications
- Former: Heidi Margulis (2019–2023) — Vice Chair -
- Former: Jenny Wong (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Abigail Stokes (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Fred Fields (2021) — Treasurer & Oats Vice President Strate
- Former: Bobby DiMatteo (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Charles M Davidson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Don O'Connor (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Harris (2019–2020) — Director of Programs
- Former: Theresa Brooks (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Barbara Digangi-Kelly (2020) — Director Ext Relations
- Former: Ange Burt (2019) — Director
- Former: Kristine Rogers (2019) — Director
- Former: Tej Shah (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $459K, to Frederick Fields (VP-Strat,Planning&Admin&Treasurer until 10/1/2025). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Older Adults Technology Services
How much does Older Adults Technology Services give each year?
Older Adults Technology Services gave $489K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $413K across 46 grants.
What is Older Adults Technology Services's typical grant size?
Older Adults Technology Services's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,935, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Older Adults Technology Services give grants?
Older Adults Technology Services's top state is California, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gary, IN (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Older Adults Technology Services give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Older Adults Technology Services's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to support OATS' Senior Planet Program" (41 grants).
Who are Older Adults Technology Services's largest grantees?
Older Adults Technology Services's largest 2025 grantees include Cris Healthy Aging ($30,000), Jo-Carroll Energy Inc (NFP) ($30,000) and Senior Citizens Of Greater Dallas Inc ($23,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Older Adults Technology Services?
Older Adults Technology Services reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.9M.
What does Older Adults Technology Services fund?
OATS states its mission is to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.” Its Senior Planet programs engage older adults and organizations that serve them through technology education and related programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Older Adults Technology Services?
OATS says organizations aligned with or inspired by its mission can support its work, including national or localized program delivery, and invites organizations to connect about a personalized grant proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Older Adults Technology Services's EIN?
Older Adults Technology Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0882599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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