Aarp

Organization Overview

Aarp is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (R25) the organization is classified as: Seniors Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aarp employed 2,023 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Aarp is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Aarp generated $2.0b in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6b during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Aarp has awarded 2,997 individual grants totaling $678,422,663. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AARP IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CHOOSE HOW THEY LIVE AS THEY AGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONSAARP IS A UNIQUE SOURCE OF INFORMATION THROUGH MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE 50+ AND THEIR FAMILIES. AARP PUBLISHES "AARP THE MAGAZINE," THE WORLD'S LARGEST CIRCULATION MAGAZINE, EVERY OTHER MONTH. "AARP THE MAGAZINE" INCLUDES THE KEY AREAS OF HEALTH, PERSONAL FINANCE, WORK/LIFE TRANSITIONS, AND PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. AARP ALSO PUBLISHES 10 ISSUES OF "AARP BULLETIN," WHICH REPORTS ON SUCH ISSUES AS SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, AND TOPICS RELATED TO WORK, SAVING MONEY, RETIREMENT, PENSIONS, HEALTH, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. "AARP THE MAGAZINE AND "AARP BULLETIN," PROVIDED TO ALL AARP MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS, ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE TO THE PUBLIC.AARP ALSO COMMUNICATES WITH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS THROUGH ITS AWARD-WINNING WEBSITE, MOBILE APPS, BROADCAST STUDIO PRODUCTIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND VARIOUS OTHER PLATFORMS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT IS ENGAGING, INFORMATIVE, AND USEFUL AND TO ENSURE THAT POSITIVE IMAGES OF AGING ARE REFLECTED IN SOCIETY.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jo Ann Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer
$2,575,415
Nancy A Leamond
Evp - Advocacy & Engagemen
$777,540
Scott M Frisch
Evp & COO
$766,417
Martha Boudreau
Evp & Chief Comm & Mktg
$697,595
Kevin Donnellan
Evp & Chief Of Staff
$555,992
David Morales
Evp & General Counsel
$514,107

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$87,350,719
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Digital Print Services
$47,652,690
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Technology Company
$31,732,009
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Communication Specialists
$42,785,999
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Printing Services
$46,917,633
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$296,117,969
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,063,696
Government grants $299,438
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$22,215,435
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$319,696,538
Total Program Service Revenue$184,462,214
Investment income $144,524,771
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,062,683,603
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $280,513,448
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,000,787,159

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Aarp has awarded $38,643,431 in support to 594 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General support

$7,766,838

OLDER ADULTS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: General support

$5,136,152

LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General support

$3,586,321

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: Grant to support AARP's livable communities initiative by building 7 fitness parks

$3,049,670

WISH OF A LIFETIME

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Denver, CO

PURPOSE: General support

$2,000,001

JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General support

$829,706
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Aarp has recieved totaling $365.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
George And Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation

Fort Mitchell, KY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$300
Robert And Gail Katz Family Foundation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS, HEALTH,HISTORICAL, AND/OR SAFETY.

$65
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