Aarp
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 951985500 · Private foundation
Aarp is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2019) reports $125.2M in grants paid and $2.78B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,955 individual grants from this funder — $322.4M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Aarp funds
Aarp's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarp Foundation Endowment of $78,917,500 and general support of $22,945,239 | Washington, DC | $101.9M | 2019 |
| Legal Counsel for the Elderly Endowment of $60,000,000 and general support | Washington, DC | $62.7M | 2020 |
| Aarp Foundation General support | Washington, DC | $10.4M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Aarp
Aarp's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at aarp.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Aarp
- Does Aarp accept grant applications?
- Aarp's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Aarp fund?
- Aarp's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Aarp Foundation, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Aarp give in grants?
- Aarp reported $125.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $322.4M over 2,955 grants.
- Where is Aarp located?
- Aarp is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 951985500.
- How can I find foundations similar to Aarp?
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