AARP Foundation

AARP Foundation ****1 in 3 Older Adults Struggle to Meet Their Basic Needs**** There are 39 million+ living in or near poverty. That’s why AARP Foundation works for and with older adults in communities across the country. Last year alone, we helped more than 1 million older adults living with low income secure more than $1 billion in income, benefits and refunds. ****Connect. Empower. Transform.**** Our annual report highlights how we drive meaningful, long-term change: by fostering connections, empowering people to act, and transforming lives, communities and systems. Personal stories from the people in communities we serve show the tangible results of our work. [**View the Annual Report**](https://annualreport.aarpfoundation.org/ "2024 Annual Report") ****2024 Highlights**** - **1,181,069** older adults with low income served - **$1,130,403,849** in income, benefits and tax refunds and credits secured - **29,055** dedicated volunteers - **7,258** committed community partners ****Our Vision**** A society free of poverty where each of us ages with the opportunity to thrive. **Our Mission** To strengthen financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems. **Our Focus** *AARP Foundation is the nation’s leading organization serving the 39 million older adults living in poverty or one life event away from slipping into it. We do this by creating pathways to quality employment, removing barriers to benefits, and promoting equitable access to essential goods and services.* - [Simplify Access to Benefits](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/about-us/benefits-access/ "link to Benefits page") - [Empower Older Workers](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/about-us/workforce-development/ "link to Empowering workforce page") - [Maximize Refunds and Tax Credits](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/about-us/refunds-and-tax-credits/ "link to Credits and Refunds") - [Build Strong Social Connections](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/about-us/social-isolation/ "link to Social Connections") - [Fight for Older Adults in the Courts](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/legal-advocacy/ "link to Legal Advocacy") - [Help Kids Learn to Read](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/about-us/impact/ "link to Experience Corps page") - [Learn About Grantmaking](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/grants/ "link to grantmaking") **Charity Rating** AARP Foundation earns a high rating for accountability from a leading charity evaluator. Seventy-eight 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](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/about-us/charity-rating/ "link to charity rating page"). **Financials and Governance** Find [AARP Foundation annual reports and financial statements](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/about-us/governance/ "link to Financials and Governance page"). **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](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/sponsors-supporters/ "link to Sponsors and Supporters page"). **[Help us change more lives in communities nationwide](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/ways-to-give/ "link to Ways to Give page")**