RETIREMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$7.8M+17% YoY
Grants
256
Median Grant
$16K
Organizations Funded
111
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Foundation Overview
Mission
RRF Foundation for Aging (formerly The Retirement Research Foundation) supports projects that enhance the quality of life for older people. For more than 40 years, RRF Foundation for Aging has been a steadfast supporter of programs and research that significantly improve the quality of life for older people. The Foundation focuses on improving the quality of life for older people through strategic grantmaking. They amplify age-forward solutions and innovate to proactively find and fund efforts that improve the quality of life of older people.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Recent 2025 grants include: Alivio Medical Center (Chicago): $50,000 for one-year grant to protect healthcare coverage for low-income immigrant older adults. Generations United (Washington, DC): $300,000 for three-year grant to advance intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs. SAGE (New York): $375,000 for three year grant for general operating support to promote a high quality of life for LGBTQ+ older people. Cyber-Seniors: $46,731 for technology training to Native American older adults in Illinois.
How to Apply
All applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) via online grant portal before being invited to submit full proposal. LOI deadlines: November 1 (for February 5 proposal deadline), February 1 (for May 5 proposal deadline), May 1 (for August 5 proposal deadline). LOIs accepted until 11:59 PM (CT). If invited, applicants have one year after LOI deadline to submit. Use Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge (not Chrome). Those not invited must wait one year to resubmit for same project.
Does Not Fund
Projects not intentionally focused on older people age 60+; Projects outside United States; General operating expenses without significant strategy changes; Biomedical research, basic theory development, or R&D for new technology; Construction, capital improvements, or computer equipment; Conferences, publications, films unless integral to larger project; Dissertation research, tuition, education for undergrad/grad students; Endowments, capital campaigns, fundraising events; Government agencies except state universities, AAAs, VA programs. Must wait 1 year to resubmit same project if not invited/funded. Only one LOI per grant cycle.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$7.8M
Grants
256
Median
$16K
States
27
$6.7M
Grants
231
Median
$25K
States
1
$8.3M
Grants
2
Median
$4.2M
States
1
Grant Size Distribution
$16K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$1K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$144K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$144K
2024
NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER
MA · A TWO-YEAR GRANT TO LEAD A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE, INVOLVING RESEARCH, TRAINING, COALITION-BUILDING AND ADVOCACY, TO PROTECT OLDER ADULTS AGAINST THE CONSEQUENCES OF MEDICAL AND STUDENT LOAN DEBT THAT UNDERMINE ECONOMIC SECURITY IN LATER LIFE.
$144K
2024
NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER
MA · A TWO-YEAR GRANT TO LEAD A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE, INVOLVING RESEARCH, TRAINING, COALITION-BUILDING AND ADVOCACY, TO PROTECT OLDER ADULTS AGAINST THE CONSEQUENCES OF MEDICAL AND STUDENT LOAN DEBT THAT UNDERMINE ECONOMIC SECURITY IN LATER LIFE.
$133K
2024
GRANTMAKERS IN AGING
NY · AN 18-MONTH GRANT FOR PHASE TWO OF CHANGING THE CARE CONVERSATION, A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ENSURE EQUITABLE FAMILY CAREGIVING POLICIES ARE ADVANCED AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL BY EMPOWERING STATE-BASED CAREGIVING COALITIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVING ISSUES.
$125K
2024
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
VA · A SECOND-YEAR GRANT TO INCREASE SOCIAL AND INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTEDNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION.
$125K
2024
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION INC
TX · A TWO-YEAR GRANT TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF DEMENTIA ON AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES BY PARTNERING WITH PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES TO DISSEMINATE THE ALTER PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS.
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.