AARP
85% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
AARP is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1967, with $10,969,160,920 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
601 E St Nw, Washington, DC, 20049 EIN 95-1985500 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.0B
▲ 529.7% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8B
Net assets
$12.1B
Employees
2,187
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For AARP: 85% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating82 mo reserves · +84% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For AARP: 82 mo reserves · +84% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For AARP: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For AARP: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Aarp is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people to choose how they live as they age.
What they do
Community engagement, education, and outreach provides programs, services, tools, information, and advocacy that advance the mission of aarp by helping to fulfill the wants and needs of people age 50+ and their families. aarp's 53 state and territorial offices offer needed assistance, information, and support to americans 50+ at the state and local levels. this includes a wide range of community-based activities that engage the diverse 50+ population and their families, such as educational programs, health fairs, career expos, and volunteer opportunities. an important element of our state and local work is grassroots advocacy on state and local legislative and regulatory issues, including utility rates, caregiving, and work and save programs.aarp also advances our policy agenda at the national level through advocacy that proactively addresses issues important to people 50+, including caregiving, health, saving and planning, social security, and age-based discrimination. underlying our policy agenda is the in-depth research conducted by aarp, which also provides a foundation for our program development and for the information we provide on key issues affecting 50+ americans, including, in addition to those listed above, livable communities, work and careers, and more. aarp offers training and education programs that help people 50+ improve their lives, such as aarp driver safety courses and local workshops and activities on matters such as fraud prevention.aarp also facilitates the participation of 50+ americans in bringing about positive social change in america. initiatives include create the good, which connects individuals to a network of people, tools, and time-flexible volunteer opportunities; andrus awards for community service, which recognize people who have made a difference in their communities in ways that support aarp's mission, vision, and direction; aarp purpose prize awards, which support aarp's mission by honoring extraordinary people ages 50 and older who tap into the power of life experience to build a better future for us all; and the work of aarp chapters, which engage members in community service and fellowship.
Member engagement is dedicated to ensuring that aarp provides a valuable member experience to members and that a relevant portfolio of information, programs, benefits, and services is readily available to all members. members have the opportunity to receive customized information in the manner most useful to them. assistance for members is available through a contact center reachable by phone or online, which also provides assistance to non-members who contact us.
Member acquisition's work is based on the recognition that members are an essential part of aarp's ability to achieve its mission. speaking on behalf of its tens of millions of members gives aarp significant power and reach in advocating for social change at the local, state, and national levels. members also provide grassroots activism, volunteer work, and input into the problems faced by americans as they age, which helps shape aarp's social change agenda. member acquisition seeks to retain current members and provides outreach to potential members, including the many different segments of america's diverse 50+ population.
Contact & location
- Address
- 601 E St Nw, Washington, DC, 20049
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Civil Rights
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3B (FY2013) to $11.0B (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $917.8MNet assets $12.1B
Operating margin
83.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.1B
Total liabilities
$917.8M
Net assets
$12.1B
Salaries & benefits
$424.5M
24% of expenses
Board members
12
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,969,160,920▲530% | $1,773,489,042▲2.7% | $12,139,113,615▲349% | $13,056,882,027▲255% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,741,888,321▼3.9% | $1,726,170,779▲0.3% | $2,704,087,284▲13.2% | $3,677,175,849▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,812,434,007▼9.4% | $1,721,115,142▲4.7% | $2,389,637,948▲8.7% | $3,347,789,703▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,000,787,159▲20.9% | $1,643,888,800▲2.8% | $2,198,081,967▲39.2% | $3,470,371,816▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,654,938,812▼5.6% | $1,599,645,724▼0.8% | $1,578,868,377▲6.6% | $3,002,043,536▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,752,770,442▼4.5% | $1,612,979,346▲1.5% | $1,481,346,822▲24.8% | $2,781,538,281▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,834,948,495▲14.4% | $1,588,484,497▲1.6% | $1,186,913,182▲2.8% | $2,483,898,934▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,604,218,960▲5.2% | $1,562,766,940▲18.6% | $1,154,119,978▲0.6% | $2,371,948,522▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,525,138,397▲9.0% | $1,317,954,322▲0.3% | $1,146,936,731▲10.1% | $2,354,580,583▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,399,004,768▲5.0% | $1,314,499,116▲7.8% | $1,041,636,938▼8.8% | $2,330,580,646▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,332,695,007 | $1,219,598,238▼4.9% | $1,142,748,408▲53.1% | $2,213,302,611▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,282,606,889▲10.1% | $746,440,568▲12.0% | $1,931,032,941▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,165,244,846▲13.7% | $666,255,258▲6.1% | $1,674,176,647▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,025,011,112 | $628,064,149 | $1,565,461,037 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jo Ann Jenkins — $2,746,855 (0.15% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Ann Jenkins | Ceo (until 11/8/2024) | 40 | $2,746,855 |
| Scott M Frisch | Evp & Coo | 40 | $1,024,073 |
| Nancy A Leamond | Evp - Advocacy & Engagemen | 40 | $879,502 |
| Martha Boudreau | Evp & Chief Comm & Mktg (until 11/29/2024) | 40 | $771,916 |
| Kevin Donnellan | Evp & Chief of Staff | 40 | $630,155 |
| David C Morales | Evp & General Counsel | 40 | $587,580 |
| Debra B Whitman | Evp & Public Policy Officer | 40 | $576,926 |
| Nancy M Smith | Evp & Corporate Secretary | 40 | $567,032 |
| Edna Kane-williams | Evp & Chief Diversity Officer | 40 | $548,532 |
| Kevin Belli | Svp - Financial Planning & Analysis | 40 | $535,062 |
| Sami Hassanyeh | Interim Evp & Chief Comm & Mktg Off (as of 11/29) | 40 | $529,734 |
| Myrna Blyth | Svp & Editorial Director | 40 | $513,366 |
| Kristin Dillon | Svp - States & Community Engage | 40 | $512,678 |
| Doris Dickens Gilliam | Associate General Counsel | 40 | $492,821 |
| William J Sweeney | Svp Government Affairs | 40 | $490,780 |
| John Francis Hishta | Svp Campaigns | 40 | $484,315 |
| Karen L Mercer | Svp & AARP Treasurer | 40 | $466,489 |
| Dr Myechia Minter-jordan | Ceo (as of 11/11/2024) | 40 | $400,117 |
| Lloyd Johnson | Board Chair | 10 | $7,971 |
| Rosanna A Marquez | Director | 5 | $913 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Incomm Digital Solutions LLC | Bulk Gift Card Provider | $293,925,977 |
| Essence Mediacom LLC | Media Agency | $78,031,226 |
| Quad Graphics Inc | Marketing Solutions Services | $75,834,124 |
| Strand Marketing LLC | Digital Marketing Services | $34,208,559 |
| Rr Donnelley | Printing Services | $33,766,966 |
Grants received · $43.8M total
11 grants to AARP totaling $43.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Foundation | Grants to support charitable safety and health programs | 2024 | $209,413 |
| AARP Foundation | Charitable work conducted on behalf of aarp foundation | 2023 | $397,522 |
| AARP Foundation | Charitable work conducted on behalf of aarp foundation | 2022 | $4,248,912 |
| AARP Foundation | Charitable work conducted on behalf of aarp foundation | 2021 | $1,063,696 |
| AARP Foundation | Charitable work conducted on behalf of aarp foundation | 2020 | $143,028 |
| AARP Foundation | Charitable work conducted on behalf of aarp foundation | 2019 | $12,544,586 |
| AARP Foundation | Aarp charitable work conducted on behalf of the aarp foundation. | 2018 | $5,086,765 |
| AARP Foundation | Aarp charitable work conducted on behalf of the aarp foundation. | 2017 | $4,927,250 |
| AARP Foundation | Aarp charitable work conducted on behalf of the aarp foundation. | 2016 | $4,297,664 |
| AARP Foundation | Aarp, inc. charitable work conducted on behalf of the aarp foundation. | 2015 | $5,105,055 |
| AARP Foundation | Aarp, inc. charitable work conducted on behalf of the aarp foundation. | 2014 | $5,822,895 |
Grants made · $35.8M in FY2024
688 grants totaling $35.8M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by AARP →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Older Adults Technology Services Inc | General support | $7,400,596 |
| Wish of A Lifetime | General support | $3,362,720 |
| Legal Counsel For the Elderly | General support | $2,978,685 |
| Creative Coalition | Sponsorship of the entertainment advisory commission & voices of impact program and events | $995,077 |
| United Way Worldwide | Grant to support the creation of a family caregiver support program | $819,000 |
| AARP Foundation | General support | $514,383 |
| Americas Charities | Payment to be distributed to numerous charities through aarp's employee gift matching program | $508,493 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Support for the national poll on healthy aging | $440,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts | Sponsorship of the nso pops season | $424,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grant to support the mit agelab research & education programs | $360,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Sponsorship of annual conference and retirement savings forum | $325,000 |
| Us Library of Congress | Sponsorship of the gershwin prize for popular song and national book festival | $320,000 |
| Links Foundation Inc | Sponsorship of the national assembly and programatic support | $286,500 |
| National Coalition On Black Civic Participation Inc | Sponsorship of roundtable and summit and various events | $275,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Sponsorship to support the women's alzheimer's movement | $257,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is AARP a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. AARP is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1985500, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is AARP's EIN?
- AARP's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1985500.
- How much revenue does AARP report?
- AARP reported $10,969,160,920 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of AARP's spending goes to programs?
- AARP spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does AARP have?
- CharityIndex grades AARP A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does AARP's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on AARP's latest Form 990 is $2,746,855, paid to Jo Ann Jenkins (Ceo (until 11/8/2024)).
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Data for AARP (EIN 95-1985500) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.