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AARP
Pub 78

AARP
Pub 78

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
95-1985500
Regional Funder
Parent Organization
funder logo

AARP
Pub 78

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(4)
EIN
95-1985500
Regional Funder
Parent Organization

Overview

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Est.

1958

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AARP is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, DC, New York, and Colorado, having disbursed a total of $35.8 million in grants to 2,261 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people to choose how they live as they age.
Total Funding Given

$35.8M

2024
Grantees funded
2.3K
Multi-year grantees
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

688

Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jo Ann Jenkins
Board Member
D
Dr Myechia Minter-Jordan
Board Member
L
Lloyd Johnson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AARP?
No. AARP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AARP give?
AARP primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AARP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AARP fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AARP make each year?
In 2024, AARP awarded about 690 grants, totaling nearly $35.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AARP fund recently?
In 2024, AARP awarded grants to about 2,260 grantees. Recent grantees include AARP Foundation, LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY, and Older Adults Technology Services. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AARP?
AARP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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