Aarp
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people to choose how they live as they age.
IRS Tax Year 2024
Period ending December 31, 2024
Total Revenue
$11.0B
Total Expenses
$1.8B
Net Assets
$12.1B
Employees
2,187
Volunteers
20,977
Grants Paid
$39.9M
Program Expense Ratio
84.7%
Fundraising Efficiency
3387.3%
This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for Aarp (EIN: 95-1985500), based on the 2024 tax year annual return filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Sections below include financial summaries (revenue, expenses, and net assets), program accomplishments, officer and key employee compensation, detailed executive pay breakdowns, top independent contractors, governance policies and audit information, related tax-exempt organizations. All figures are reported in USD as filed.
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Aarp is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC, founded in 1958. It is classified under NTEE code R25 (Seniors Rights), within the Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy category. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 1967. In its 2024 filing, the organization reported $11.0B in total revenue, a 529.7% increase from the prior year, and $1.8B in total expenses. The organization employed 2,187 people and engaged 20,977 volunteers. Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO, is the highest-compensated individual at $2,871,820. The organization runs 5 programs, totaling $1.5B in program expenses. 6 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place. Executive benefits include first-class travel, companion travel, housing allowance.
Aarp is classified under NTEE code R25 (Seniors Rights), which falls within the Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy category. Its foundation type is 00.
Programs(Tax Year 2024)
5 records
Aarp operates 5 programs, with total program expenses of $1.5B. Aarp's largest program accounts for 32% of total program spending.
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, and part of these publications are also made available to the public online and otherwise.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.
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.
Cash Contributions to Affiliated Charitable Organizations: AARP provides significant support to its charitable affiliates. AARP Foundation provides services for the most vulnerable part of the 50+ population, working to win back opportunity for low-income Americans 50+ with a particular focus on income, benefits, and refunds. Experience Corps, which is part of the AARP Foundation, connects highly trained volunteers age 50 and above with disadvantaged students to tutor literacy. Legal Counsel for the Elderly provides free legal representation for low-income residents of the District of Columbia. Wish of a Lifetime shifts how society values seniors by granting and sharing their lifelong wishes. Olders Adults Technology Services harnesses the power of techology to change the way we age. In addition to the cash support, AARP provides significant in-kind contributions and services to its charitable affiliates.
Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2024)
6 records
Over the past 6 years, Aarp's revenue has grown from $1.8B to $11.0B, a 525.8% increase. Program expenses represent 85% of total spending.
Revenue increased 529.7% year-over-year, while expenses grew 2.7%. net assets rose to $12.1B, up 348.9% from the prior year. the organization added 34 employees.
Aarp derives 4% from contributions and grants, with 2% from program services, with 4% from investment income.
Revenue is diversified across investment income (4%), contributions and grants (4%), program service revenue (2%).
Aarp allocates 85% to programs, 15% to management and general, 1% to fundraising.
Revenue grew by 529.7% while expenses grew by only 2.7%, suggesting improving operational efficiency.
Aarp distributed $39.9M in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 2% of total expenses.
Over 6 filings from 2019–2024, Aarp grew revenue from $1.8B to $11.0B (+525.8%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 85%. During this period, the organization grew from 2,007 to 2,187 employees.
Aarp holds $13.1B in total assets against $917.8M in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 7%). The organization has 82.1 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $15.9M cover approximately 0.1 months of expenses.
Revenue
| Year | Total Revenue | Contributions | Gov't Grants | Program Revenue | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.0B | $394.6M | $281K | $188.5M | $448.3M |
| 2023 | $1.7B | $312.5M | $271K | $175.2M | $113.0M |
| 2022 | $1.8B | $318.1M | $220K | $187.4M | $147.3M |
| 2021 | $2.0B | $319.7M | $299K | $184.5M | $425.0M |
| 2020 | $1.7B | $319.0M | $357K | $169.5M | $164.4M |
| 2019 | $1.8B | $339.8M | $302K | $174.8M | $250.3M |
Expenses
| Year | Total Expenses | Program | Management | Fundraising | Grants Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.8B | $1.5B | $260.6M | $11.6M | $39.9M |
| 2023 | $1.7B | $1.5B | $203.2M | $5.6M | $38.0M |
| 2022 | $1.7B | $1.5B | $247.0M | $10.0M | $39.5M |
| 2021 | $1.6B | $1.4B | $260.9M | $8.9M | $42.2M |
| 2020 | $1.6B | $1.4B | $224.9M | $5.8M | $97.6M |
| 2019 | $1.6B | $1.4B | $216.5M | $7.9M | $125.2M |
Program Expense Ratio
84.7%
Admin Expense Ratio
14.7%
Fundraising Efficiency
3387.3%
Operating Reserve
82.1 mo
People & Compensation(Tax Year 2024)
30 records
Aarp reported compensation for 30 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $13.9M, representing 0.8% of total expenses. 17 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.
Aarp's highest-compensated individual received $2.9M in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $13.9M represents 0.8% of total expenses. 2 individuals received total compensation exceeding $1,000,000.
| Name | Title | Type | Hours/wk | Comp from Org | Related Orgs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Ann Jenkins | CEO | OfficerDirector | 40.00 | $2,746,855 | $0 | $2,871,820 |
| Scott M Frisch | EVP & COO | Officer | 40.00 | $1,024,073 | $0 | $1,099,565 |
| Nancy A LeaMond | EVP - Advocacy & Engagemen | Key Employee | 40.00 | $879,502 | $0 | $928,355 |
| Martha Boudreau | EVP & Chief Comm & Mktg | Key Employee | 40.00 | $771,916 | $0 | $836,924 |
| Kevin Donnellan | EVP & Chief of Staff | Key Employee | 40.00 | $630,155 | $0 | $694,621 |
| David C Morales | EVP & General Counsel | Key Employee | 40.00 | $587,580 | $0 | $663,071 |
| Debra B Whitman | EVP & Public Policy Officer | Key Employee | 40.00 | $576,926 | $0 | $652,419 |
| Nancy M Smith | EVP & Corporate Secretary | Officer | 40.00 | $567,032 | $0 | $616,137 |
| Kevin Belli | SVP - Financial Planning & Analysis | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $535,062 | $0 | $610,555 |
| Edna Kane-Williams | EVP & Chief Diversity Officer | Key Employee | 40.00 | $548,532 | $0 | $605,607 |
| Sami Hassanyeh | Interim EVP & Chief Comm & Mktg Off | Key Employee | 40.00 | $529,734 | $0 | $594,199 |
| Kristin Dillon | SVP - States & Community Engage | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $512,678 | $0 | $581,266 |
| Myrna Blyth | SVP & Editorial Director | Key Employee | 40.00 | $513,366 | $0 | $562,220 |
| William J Sweeney | SVP Government Affairs | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $490,780 | $0 | $556,573 |
| Doris Dickens Gilliam | Associate General Counsel | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $492,821 | $0 | $554,999 |
| John Francis Hishta | SVP Campaigns | Highest Comp | 40.00 | $484,315 | $0 | $548,777 |
| Karen L Mercer | SVP & AARP Treasurer | Key Employee | 40.00 | $466,489 | $0 | $532,283 |
| Dr Myechia Minter-Jordan | CEO | OfficerDirector | 40.00 | $400,117 | $0 | $413,824 |
| Lloyd Johnson | Board Chair | Director | 10.00 | $7,971 | $0 | $7,971 |
| Rosanna A Marquez | Director | Director | 5.00 | $913 | $0 | $913 |
| Robert Blancato | Second Vice Chair | Director | 7.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Ellard | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Murray | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julio A Portalatin | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Quintero-Johnson | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Libby Sartain | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Windley | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Margot James Copeland | First Vice Chair | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey D Dunn | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph F Coughlin | Director | Director | 5.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Compensation Breakdown
Schedule J detail — base, bonus, benefits, and executive perks
Jo Ann Jenkins
Base Salary
$1,099,345
Bonus
$1,602,689
Other Reportable
$44,821
Retirement/Deferred
$107,524
Nontaxable Benefits
$17,441
Executive Perks
Scott M Frisch
Base Salary
$613,994
Bonus
$407,757
Other Reportable
$2,322
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$28,468
Executive Perks
Nancy A LeaMond
Base Salary
$611,619
Bonus
$256,759
Other Reportable
$11,124
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$1,829
Executive Perks
Martha Boudreau
Base Salary
$532,495
Bonus
$232,537
Other Reportable
$6,884
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$17,984
Executive Perks
Kevin Donnellan
Base Salary
$461,758
Bonus
$161,539
Other Reportable
$6,858
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$17,442
Executive Perks
David C Morales
Base Salary
$435,360
Bonus
$149,648
Other Reportable
$2,572
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$28,467
Executive Perks
Debra B Whitman
Base Salary
$430,376
Bonus
$145,308
Other Reportable
$1,242
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$28,469
Executive Perks
Nancy M Smith
Base Salary
$416,879
Bonus
$143,295
Other Reportable
$6,858
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$2,081
Executive Perks
Kevin Belli
Base Salary
$357,053
Bonus
$174,272
Other Reportable
$3,737
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$28,469
Executive Perks
Edna Kane-Williams
Base Salary
$403,111
Bonus
$138,563
Other Reportable
$6,858
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$10,051
Executive Perks
Sami Hassanyeh
Base Salary
$397,494
Bonus
$129,918
Other Reportable
$2,322
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$17,441
Executive Perks
Kristin Dillon
Base Salary
$398,554
Bonus
$110,918
Other Reportable
$3,206
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$21,564
Executive Perks
Myrna Blyth
Base Salary
$390,131
Bonus
$104,487
Other Reportable
$18,748
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$1,830
Executive Perks
William J Sweeney
Base Salary
$382,592
Bonus
$107,076
Other Reportable
$1,112
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$18,769
Executive Perks
Doris Dickens Gilliam
Base Salary
$200,488
Bonus
$58,460
Other Reportable
$233,873
Retirement/Deferred
$38,737
Nontaxable Benefits
$23,441
Executive Perks
John Francis Hishta
Base Salary
$380,820
Bonus
$99,931
Other Reportable
$3,564
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$17,438
Executive Perks
Karen L Mercer
Base Salary
$356,413
Bonus
$106,249
Other Reportable
$3,827
Retirement/Deferred
$47,024
Nontaxable Benefits
$18,770
Executive Perks
Dr Myechia Minter-Jordan
Base Salary
$100,962
Bonus
$250,000
Other Reportable
$49,155
Retirement/Deferred
$9,972
Nontaxable Benefits
$3,735
Executive Perks
Top Contractors(Tax Year 2024)
5 records
Aarp reported 5 contractors receiving over $100,000, with total contractor payments of $515.8M.
| Name | Service | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2024)
Aarp has 6 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 12 members, 11 of whom are independent.
Aarp's financial statements are audited, an audit committee oversees the process.
Policies & Oversight
Audit & Financial Oversight
Insider Transactions(Tax Year 2024)
1 record
Unknown person
Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2024)
688 records
Aarp awarded $35.8M across 688 grants to organizations. Top recipients include Older Adults Technology Services (New York, NY) — $7.4M for general support; Wish of a Lifetime (Denver, CO) — $3.4M for general support; Legal Counsel for the Elderly (Washington, DC) — $3.0M for general support.
Organization Grants
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older Adults Technology Services550882599 | New York, NY | $7.4M | General support |
| Wish of a Lifetime262123649 | Denver, CO | $3.4M | General support |
| Legal Counsel for the Elderly521194741 | Washington, DC | $3.0M | General support |
| The Creative Coalition133517803 | New York, NY | $995K | Sponsorship of the Entertainment Advisory Commission & Voices of Impact program and events |
| United Way Worldwide131635294 | Boston, MA | $819K | Grant to support the creation of a family caregiver support program |
| AARP Foundation520794300 | Washington, DC | $514K | General support |
| America'S Charities541517707 | Chantilly, VA | $508K | Payment to be distributed to numerous charities through AARP's employee gift matching program |
| Regents of the University of Michigan386006309 | Ann Arbor, MI | $440K | Support for the National Poll on Healthy Aging |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts530245017 | Washington, DC | $424K | Sponsorship of the NSO Pops Season |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology042103594 | Cambridge, MA | $360K | Grant to support the MIT AGELAB research & education programs |
| Aspen Institute840399006 | Washington, DC | $325K | Sponsorship of annual conference and retirement savings forum |
| US Library of Congress536002532 | Washington, DC | $320K | Sponsorship of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and national book festival |
| The Links Foundation Incorporated521170830 | Washington, DC | $287K | Sponsorship of the national assembly and programatic support |
| National Coalition on Black Civic Participation521253112 | Washington, DC | $275K | Sponsorship of roundtable and summit and various events |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation340714585 | Independence, OH | $258K | Sponsorship to support the Women's Alzheimer's Movement |
| University of North Dakota456002491 | Grand Forks, ND | $250K | Grant to support the Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment survey |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation454292692 | Washington, DC | $250K | Sponsorship of the Heroes and History Makers 2024 Gala |
| National Elder Fraud Coordination Center931421130 | Carlsbad, CA | $250K | General support |
| Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote030575412 | Arlington, VA | $203K | Sponsorship of voter engagement programs |
| National Opinion Research Center362167808 | Chicago, IL | $200K | Grant to support the AAPI Panel on differences among AAPI ethnic groups |
Showing 20 of 688 grants.
Fundraising & Events(Tax Year 2024)
Aarp uses 2 professional fundraisers. Firms include O'Brien Garrett Inc, Blue State Digital Inc.
Professional Fundraisers
| Firm | Activity | Retained | Net to Org |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Brien Garrett Inc | Creative direct mail marketing services | $498K | $0 |
| Blue State Digital Inc | Creative on-line marketing services | $120K | $0 |
Foreign Activities(Tax Year 2024)
Activities span Central America and the Caribbean, East Asia and the Pacific, Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland), Middle East and North Africa, South America.
Regions & Countries
| Region / Country | Activity | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Central America and the Caribbean | — | — |
| East Asia and the Pacific | — | — |
| Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) | — | — |
| Middle East and North Africa | — | — |
| South America | — | — |
| South Asia | — | — |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | — | — |
| Central America and the Caribbean | — | — |
| Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) | — | — |
| North America | — | — |
| Middle East and North Africa | — | — |
Filing History(Tax Years 1967–2024)
6 records
Showing the 6 Form 990 filings currently in our system.
| Tax Year | Form | Period | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 | $11.0B | $1.8B | $12.1B |
| 2023 | 990 | 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31 | $1.7B | $1.7B | $2.7B |
| 2022 | 990 | 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31 | $1.8B | $1.7B | $2.4B |
| 2021 | 990 | 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31 | $2.0B | $1.6B | $2.2B |
| 2020 | 990 | 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31 | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.6B |
| 2019 | 990 | 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31 | $1.8B | $1.6B | $1.5B |
| 1967–2018 | No filings acquired yet | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aarp do?
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people to choose how they live as they age.
How much revenue does Aarp have?
Aarp reported $10,969,160,920 in total revenue for tax year 2024, up 529.7% from the prior year.
Who is the highest-paid executive at Aarp?
Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO, received $2,871,820 in total compensation as of tax year 2024.
Is Aarp a 501(c)(3)?
Aarp is classified as a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization.
Where is Aarp located?
Aarp is headquartered in Washington, DC 20049.
How many employees does Aarp have?
Aarp has 2,187 employees and 20,977 volunteers as of tax year 2024.
What type of nonprofit is Aarp?
Aarp is classified under NTEE code R25 (Seniors Rights), within the Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy category. It is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization.
Is Aarp audited?
Yes, Aarp's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.
How much does Aarp spend on fundraising?
Aarp reported $11,648,590 in fundraising expenses for tax year 2024, which represents 0.7% of total expenses.
Does Aarp give grants?
Yes, Aarp distributed $39,872,182 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2024. Top recipients include Older Adults Technology Services, Wish of a Lifetime, Legal Counsel for the Elderly.
Does Aarp operate internationally?
Yes, Aarp conducts activities outside the United States. Activities span Central America and the Caribbean, East Asia and the Pacific, Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland), Middle East and North Africa, South America.
Does Aarp hold fundraising events?
Aarp reports fundraising event activities. It uses 2 professional fundraisers.
Data Source
Prepared by: Andersen Tax LLC, Los Angeles, CA
IRS Form 990 electronic filings via the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. All financial figures are as reported in USD.
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