Private foundation · EIN 36-2429540

Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation For Aging

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Chicago, IL

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202543219349103299
Total assets (EOY)$146,522,542
Grants paid$8,185,752
Typical (median) grant$16,113
Grants listed256
Giving in home state (IL)34%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K105
$5K–$25K33
$25K–$100K97
$100K+21

Smallest $100 · Largest $143,626

Geographic focus

IL
34%
DC
14%
NY
13%
MA
9%
VA
7%
CA
4%
CT
3%
MO
2%

Common purposes

organizationyearexemptolderadultsmonthpeoplehousingsocialcommunitythreeagingadvocacyillinoisefforts

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$4,823,314$140,682,488232
2024$8,185,752$146,522,542257

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMARY O'DONNELL
Address8765 W HIGGINS ROAD STE 430, CHICAGO, IL, 606314022
Phone7717148080
EmailODONNEL@RRF.ORG
Form & materialsOUR WEBSITE WWW.RRF.ORG CONTAINS THE FORM IN WHICH APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, EXCLUSIONS AND LETTERS OF INQUIRY WITH REQUIRED INCLUSIONS. WEB INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO INFO@RRF.ORG. APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED IN WORD FOR COMPLETIONS
DeadlinesFEBRUARY 1, MAY 1, AND AUGUST 1
RestrictionsOUR WEBSITE WWW.RRF.ORG CONTAINS THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS FOR ALL MAJOR GRANT PROGRAMS. THE MAJOR GRANT PROGRAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ADVOCACY; DIRECT SERVICE; PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION; RESEARCH; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING STANDARD GRANTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING FLEX-FUND GRANDS.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
National Consumer Law CenterBOSTON, MAA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO LEAD A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE, INVOLVING RESEARCH, TRAINING, COALITION-BUILDING AND ADVOCACY, TO PROTE$143,626
National Consumer Law CenterBOSTON, MAA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO LEAD A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE, INVOLVING RESEARCH, TRAINING, COALITION-BUILDING AND ADVOCACY, TO PROTE$143,626
Grantmakers In AgingWHITE PLAINS, NYAN 18-MONTH GRANT FOR PHASE TWO OF CHANGING THE CARE CONVERSATION, A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ENSURE EQUITAB$132,500
National Recreation And Park AssociationASHBURN, VAA SECOND-YEAR GRANT TO INCREASE SOCIAL AND INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTEDNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH LOCAL PARKS AND RECR$125,000
University Of TennesseeKNOXVILLE, TNA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO ADAPT THE SAVVY CAREGIVER TRAINING PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF LGBTQIA+ CAREGIVERS.$125,000
The University Of Texas Foundation IncAUSTIN, TXA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF DEMENTIA ON AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES BY PARTNERING WITH PUBLIC HEALTH AGEN$125,000
University Of Alabama At BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, ALA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO DEVELOP AND EVALUATE A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, SELF-HELP WEB PROGRAM BASED ON ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMEN$125,000
Foundation For Social ConnectionWASHINGTON, DCA THREE-YEAR GRANT TO MOBILIZE COMPREHENSIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS THAT SEEK TO SECURE CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT ENH$124,593
Rush University Medical CenterCHICAGO, ILAN 18-MONTH GRANT TO SUPPORT OLDER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY LEVERAGING THE EXPERTISE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIS$110,000
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationWASHINGTON, DCAN 18-MONTH GRANT TO CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN TENANT ORGANIZING THROUGH SUPPORT OF A FEDERAL AND STATE $100,000
Caring Across GenerationsNEW YORK, NYA THIRD-YEAR GRANT TO IMPROVE THE CARE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT OLDER ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS CONFRONT BY BUILDING R$100,000
Center For Medicare Advocacy IncWILLIMANTIC, CTA THREE-YEAR GRANT FOR CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE MEDICARE PROGRAM THAT O$100,000
Duke UniversityDURHAM, NCAN 18-MONTH GRANT FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND SERVE CAREGIVERS BASED ON THEIR EXPERIENCES.$100,000
Illinois Partners For Human ServiceCHICAGO, ILA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO BUILD CAPACITY TO ESTABLISH ILLINOIS PARTNERS AS A TRUSTED RESOURCE AND PRIMARY TRAINING ENTITY IN I$100,000
Medicare Rights CenterNEW YORK, NYA THREE-YEAR GRANT FOR CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO MRCS SERVICES AND AMPLIFY POLICY SOLUTION$100,000
National Council On Aging IncARLINGTON, VAA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REAUTHORIZE, MODERNIZE, AND FUND THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT (OAA).$100,000
National Council On Aging IncARLINGTON, VAA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REAUTHORIZE, MODERNIZE, AND FUND THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT (OAA).$100,000
Pension Rights CenterWASHINGTON, DCA THREE-YEAR GRANT FOR CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF PENSION BENEFITS AND REFORM OF TH$100,000
Shriver Center On Poverty LawCHICAGO, ILA THREE-YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT FOR EFFORTS THAT SUPPORT OLDER PEOPLE.$100,000
University Of California San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO, CAA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO ADAPT A SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DECISION SUPPORT TOOL FOR FLEXIBLE USE IN A RANGE OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH$100,000
University Of Massachusetts BostonBOSTON, MAA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO DEEPEN THE UNDERSTANDING OF EXPERIENCES OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS AMONG OLDER HISPANIC/LATI$100,000
Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyCAMBRIDGE, MAA TWO-YEAR GRANT TO EVALUATE OLDER ADULTS PERCEPTIONS AND EXPERIENCES WITH COMPANION CHATBOTS, AS WELL AS THE IMPACT OF $90,000
Health And Medicine Policy Research GroupCHICAGO, ILA ONE YEAR GRANT TO CONTINUE THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A MULTI-SECTOR PLAN ON AGING EQUITY FOR ILLINOIS THROUGH THE ILLI$87,500
Health And Medicine Policy Research GroupCHICAGO, ILA ONE YEAR GRANT TO CONTINUE THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A MULTI-SECTOR PLAN ON AGING EQUITY FOR ILLINOIS THROUGH THE ILLI$87,500
Center For Disability And Elder Law IncCHICAGO, ILA THIRD-YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF LOWER-INCOME OLDER ADULTS IN AUBURN-G$85,000
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