About Us
We Work For & With Older Adults: Watch 2023 Highlights
AARP Foundation is working for and with older adults to build a brighter future without senior poverty. Together with our volunteers, donors, program participants and partners in community and litigation, we helped more than 1 million older adults bounce back from hardship in 2023. Thank you all for your partnership. It's our greatest strength, and will make our vision a reality.
View the AARP Foundation Annual Report.
Vision
A country free of poverty where no older person feels vulnerable.
Our Mission
AARP Foundation creates and advances effective solutions to reduce poverty for and with older adults.
Our Focus
Through strategic grantmaking, volunteer-driven direct service, and high-impact litigation, AARP Foundation works to ensure that everyone can access opportunity and age with dignity.
- Simplify Access to Benefits
- Empower Older Workers
- Maximize Refunds and Tax Credits
- Build Strong Social Connections
- Fight for Older Adults in the Courts
Charity Rating
AARP Foundation earns a high rating for accountability from a leading charity evaluator.
Eighty-one cents of every dollar we spend goes toward programs and services that help older adults with low income. We have met every one of the Better Business Bureau’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. Find out about AARP Foundation's accredited charity rating.
Financials and Governance
Find AARP Foundation annual reports and financial statements.
AARP Foundation Executive Leadership Team
The members of AARP Foundation's executive leadership team embody our values and aspirations, with a shared commitment to working for and with older adults. Learn more about the Executive Leadership Team.
- Claire Casey, President
- Emily Allen, Senior Vice President, Programs
- Brittany Feinson, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Shelley Goode, Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer
- Alexander van Kemenade, Senior Vice President, Impact Analytics
- William (Bill) Alvarado Rivera, Senior Vice President, Legal Advocacy
- Patricia D. Shannon, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Board of Directors
The AARP Foundation Board of Directors advances the Foundation’s mission and impact on the world with discussions and decisions about why AARP Foundation exists, what it strives to do, its intended beneficiaries, and its significance as a social institution. Learn more about the Board of Directors.
Supporters and Sponsors
Thanks to our generous corporate and institutional supporters, AARP Foundation can have a greater impact, helping more older adults get back to work, bolster their budgets, and connect with their communities. Learn more about Supporters and Sponsors.