Nonprofit · EIN 95-1985500
AARP
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20049
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,969,160,920 | $1,773,489,042 | $9,195,671,878 | $13,056,882,027 | $917,768,412 | $12,139,113,615 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,741,888,321 | $1,726,170,779 | $15,717,542 | $3,677,175,849 | $973,088,565 | $2,704,087,284 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $394,574,011
- of which government grants
- $281,323
- Membership dues
- $370,864,786
- Program service revenue
- $188,508,543
- Investment income
- $448,326,777
- Royalties
- $9,930,743,174
- Net rental income
- -$233,888
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $155,671,689
- Other revenue
- $9,937,751,589
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,872,182
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $11,079,929
- Other salaries and wages
- $307,091,042
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $424,518,765
- Professional fundraising fees
- $538,732
- Legal fees
- $5,157,484
- Accounting fees
- $2,177,657
- Occupancy
- $21,295,717
- Travel
- $13,542,164
- Depreciation
- $56,074,698
- Program services (functional)
- $1,501,227,514
- Management and general (functional)
- $260,612,938
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,648,590
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,677,175,849
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,056,882,027
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $917,768,412
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,139,113,615
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $191,644,587
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,483,912,613
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,139,113,615
- Gross unrelated business income
- $181,423,425
- Gross receipts
- $95,392,338,026
- Employees
- 2,187
- Volunteers
- 20,977
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Ann Jenkins | CEO (until 11/8/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $2,746,855 | $124,965 |
| Scott M Frisch | EVP & COO Officer | 40 | $1,024,073 | $75,492 |
| Nancy A LeaMond | EVP - Advocacy & Engagemen Key employee | 40 | $879,502 | $48,853 |
| Martha Boudreau | EVP & Chief Comm & Mktg (until 11/29/2024) Key employee | 40 | $771,916 | $65,008 |
| Kevin Donnellan | EVP & Chief of Staff Key employee | 40 | $630,155 | $64,466 |
| David C Morales | EVP & General Counsel Key employee | 40 | $587,580 | $75,491 |
| Debra B Whitman | EVP & Public Policy Officer Key employee | 40 | $576,926 | $75,493 |
| Nancy M Smith | EVP & Corporate Secretary Officer | 40 | $567,032 | $49,105 |
| Kevin Belli | SVP - Financial Planning & Analysis Highest-paid employee | 40 | $535,062 | $75,493 |
| Edna Kane-Williams | EVP & Chief Diversity Officer Key employee | 40 | $548,532 | $57,075 |
| Sami Hassanyeh | Interim EVP & Chief Comm & Mktg Off (as of 11/29) Key employee | 40 | $529,734 | $64,465 |
| Kristin Dillon | SVP - States & Community Engage Highest-paid employee | 40 | $512,678 | $68,588 |
| Myrna Blyth | SVP & Editorial Director Key employee | 40 | $513,366 | $48,854 |
| William J Sweeney | SVP Government Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $490,780 | $65,793 |
| Doris Dickens Gilliam | Associate General Counsel Highest-paid employee | 40 | $492,821 | $62,178 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Francis Hishta | SVP Campaigns Highest-paid employee | 40 | $484,315 | $64,462 |
| Karen L Mercer | SVP & AARP Treasurer Key employee | 40 | $466,489 | $65,794 |
| Dr Myechia Minter-Jordan | CEO (as of 11/11/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $400,117 | $13,707 |
| Lloyd Johnson | Board Chair Trustee or director | 10 | $7,971 | $0 |
| Rosanna A Marquez | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $913 | $0 |
| Margot James Copeland | First Vice Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Blancato | Second Vice Chair Trustee or director | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph F Coughlin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey D Dunn | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Ellard | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Murray | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Julio A Portalatin | Director - until 6/13/2024 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Quintero-Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Libby Sartain | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Windley | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Ann Jenkins | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $2,384,335 | $117,426 |
| Scott M Frisch | EVP & COO Officer | 40 | $807,731 | $67,221 |
| Nancy A LeaMond | EVP - Advocacy & Engagemen Key employee | 40 | $813,675 | $42,379 |
| Martha Boudreau | EVP & Chief Comm & Mktg Key employee | 40 | $733,582 | $58,230 |
| Kevin Donnellan | EVP & Chief of Staff Key employee | 40 | $586,254 | $56,926 |
| David Morales | EVP & General Counsel Key employee | 40 | $548,602 | $67,221 |
| Debra Whitman | EVP & Public Policy Office Key employee | 40 | $541,151 | $67,221 |
| Nancy Smith | EVP & Corporate Secretary Officer | 40 | $529,834 | $42,624 |
| Edna Kane-Williams | EVP & Chief Diversity Offi Highest-paid employee | 40 | $512,682 | $50,040 |
| Kristin Dillon | SVP States & Comm Engageme Highest-paid employee | 40 | $500,649 | $58,640 |
| Myrna Blyth | SVP & Editorial Director Key employee | 40 | $509,727 | $42,379 |
| Sami Hassanyeh | SVP Digital Strategy & Mem Highest-paid employee | 40 | $475,678 | $56,926 |
| William Sweeney | SVP Government Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $459,157 | $58,230 |
| Susan Reinhard | SVP Public Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $457,245 | $50,969 |
| Karen Mercer | SVP & AARP Treasurer Key employee | 40 | $430,306 | $68,286 |
| Annette Franqui | Board Chair (until 6/8/23) Trustee or director | 10 | $8,306 | $0 |
| Lloyd Johnson | Board Chair (as of 6/8/23) Trustee or director | 10 | $3,073 | $0 |
| Jeffery D Dunn | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $890 | $0 |
| Rosanna A Marquez | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $692 | $0 |
| Beth Ellard | First Vice Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Blancato | Second Vice Chair (as of 6/8/23) Trustee or director | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Margot James Copeland | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph F Coughlin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Murray | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Julio A Portalatin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Quintero-Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Libby Sartain | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Windley | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 E ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20049-0001
- In care of
- % TAX DEPARTMENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Scott M Frisch, 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049
- Signed the 990
- Scott M Frisch, EVP & COO
- Phone
- (202) 434-7578
- Website
- www.aarp.org
- Return prepared by
- Andersen Tax LLC
Mission
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people to choose how they live as they age. AARP champions positive social change and delivers value through advocacy, information, and service. AARP's vision is a society in which everyone lives with dignity and purpose, and fulfills their goals and dreams.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $487,151,192 · grants $12,000 · revenue $578,099
- 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.Expenses $462,789,107 · grants $25,583,798 · revenue $8,056,711
- 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.Expenses $248,238,624 · grants $20,000 · revenue $264,929
- 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.Expenses $288,792,208 · revenue $1,007
- 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.Expenses $14,256,383 · grants $14,256,383
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-1985500
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R25)
- Group exemption
- 1867 (643 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,056,882,027
- Income (IRS master file)
- $95,392,338,026
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,969,160,920 | $1,773,489,042 | $13,056,882,027 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,741,888,321 | $1,726,170,779 | $3,677,175,849 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,812,434,007 | $1,721,115,142 | $3,347,789,703 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $2,000,787,159 | $1,643,888,800 | $3,470,371,816 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-1985500).
Questions about AARP
- What is the EIN of AARP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AARP is 95-1985500.
- Is AARP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1967.
- Are donations to AARP tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AARP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AARP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AARP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AARP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Scott M Frisch.
- Who are the officers and directors of AARP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 20 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,746,855 (Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO (until 11/8/2024)).
- How much revenue does AARP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $10,969,160,920, expenses of $1,773,489,042 and total assets of $13,056,882,027 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (643)
- AARP EIN 23-7377940 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990 for 2024
- AARP EIN 94-3046975 · JODIE, WV · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AARP EIN 91-1985066 · SAN GABRIEL, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AARP EIN 95-3030187 · SUGARLOAF, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AARP EIN 37-6052284 · SPRINGFIELD, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AARP EIN 33-0016294 · LIVINGSTON, NJ · last filed 990-N for 2025
- AARP EIN 99-6015771 · HONOLULU, HI · last filed 990-N for 2021
- AARP EIN 52-1844040 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990-N for 2007
- AARP EIN 52-1706649 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990-N for 2009
- AARP EIN 95-3747925 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 23-2362656 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 23-7452866 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 33-0207085 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 94-3104764 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 23-7307658 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 23-7198222 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 52-1966184 · WASHIGNTON, DC · last filed 990-N for 2007
- AARP EIN 94-2640612 · WASHINGTON, DC
- AARP EIN 23-7319310 · WASHINGTON, DC · last filed 990-N for 2016
- AARP EIN 03-0508610 · WASHINGTON, DC
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