Seniors & Elderly Grants

1,660 foundations$1.9B total annual giving$15K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 1,660 grantmaking foundations funding seniors & elderly programs, with combined annual giving of $1.9B. The median grant size for seniors & elderly is $15K.

Seniors & Elderly Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,660

Total Annual Giving

$1.9B

Total Assets Under Management

$42.1B

Median Grant Size

$15K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

25,096

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding seniors & elderly that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Jul 1, 2026)

Affordable Senior Housing Grants

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

Senior housingAffordable housingHousing-related supportive services

Who can apply: Nonprofits undertaking affordable/senior housing projects; must show sustainability and local support.

Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026Award: $10K – $25K

Pearl Manor Fund

From Mary and John Elliot Charitable Foundation

Elder / senior health careSafe housingNutrition+5 more

Who can apply: Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations with public charity status serving the Greater Manchester area (towns listed). Grants are not made to individuals. The fund generally will not fund capital projects, expenses already incurred, fundraising events, ongoing operating expenses, out-of-state projects, replacement of public/government funding, sectarian/religious groups, or political activities.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026

Schlessman Family Foundation Annual Grant Cycle (Returning Grantees)

From Schlessman Foundation

Workforce developmentEducation and literacy (including adult learners)Elder / senior services+4 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with at least a two-year history of operations in the seven-county Denver Metro area. Grants are not made to individuals or for scholarships to specific individuals. Public/independent/private/charter schools and churches generally not eligible (faith-based organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations may be considered). Organizations new to Denver are not accepted unless specifically invited or have received a grant in the past 3 years.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Affordable Housing

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

affordable housingsenior housingelder services+1 more

Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.

Open nowAward: Varies

PCF General Grant Program

From Peninsula Community Foundation

Food securityAffordable housingEducation / youth programs+4 more

Who can apply: Must primarily serve the local community (towns of Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville). Prefer nonprofits with proven operating models and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. PCF generally will not fund organizations primarily supported by public tax revenues, organizations that only re-grift funds, activities that are not primarily charitable, or projects that are exclusively sectarian (unless funds are for a nonsectarian project benefiting a broad base). PCF funds specific projects/programs with specified objectives; preference for efforts reaching larger numbers of people. Scholarships (when provided) emphasize financial need and merit.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Security State Bank Foundation Grants (SSB Foundation)

From Security State Bank Foundation

YouthElderlyCommunity+2 more

Who can apply: Primarily non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations with financial needs. Priorities have often included youth, elderly, community, and low-income families. Scholarships are available to local graduating seniors.

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Largest Seniors & Elderly Foundations

Front Porch Communities and Services

Glendale, CA

Annual Giving

$129.2M

Total Assets

$821.8M

Median Grant

$129.2M

L22Local
ALLIANCE FOR AGING INC

MIAMI, FL

Annual Giving

$93.3M

Total Assets

$20.4M

Median Grant

$753K

P81ZLocal
AREA AGENCY OF AGING OF CENTRAL FL

ORLANDO, FL

Annual Giving

$49.6M

Total Assets

$9.2M

Median Grant

$709K

P81ZLocal
CENTER FOR WORKFORCE INCLUSION INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$36.9M

Total Assets

$24.8M

Median Grant

$475K

P810National
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH TREASURE COAST INC

WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Annual Giving

$29.5M

Total Assets

$13.6M

Median Grant

$1.7M

P81ZLocal
DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO

YOUNGSTOWN, OH

Annual Giving

$29.1M

Total Assets

$21.2M

Median Grant

$17.1M

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SENIOR CONNECTION CENTER INC

TAMPA, FL

Annual Giving

$26.9M

Total Assets

$11.8M

Median Grant

$683K

P81ILocal
AGEOPTIONS INC (FKA SUBURBAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING)

OAK PARK, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$10.6M

Median Grant

$22K

P81ZLocal
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PASCO-PINELLAS INC

ST PETERSBURG, FL

Annual Giving

$25M

Total Assets

$11M

Median Grant

$90K

P810Local
AREA AGENCY ON AGING REGION ONE INC

PHOENIX, AZ

Annual Giving

$22M

Total Assets

$25.5M

Median Grant

$240K

P81ZLocal

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Where Seniors & Elderly Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

154

Total Giving

$347.2M

New YorkView all
Foundations

126

Total Giving

$114.3M

Foundations

117

Total Giving

$113.4M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

110

Total Giving

$43.2M

FloridaView all
Foundations

93

Total Giving

$275.2M

Foundations

77

Total Giving

$81.1M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

71

Total Giving

$87.1M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

68

Total Giving

$60.9M

MissouriView all
Foundations

53

Total Giving

$26.8M

MichiganView all
Foundations

48

Total Giving

$63M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

42

Total Giving

$58.9M

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

37

Total Giving

$38.1M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

34

Total Giving

$21.4M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

33

Total Giving

$25.6M

IndianaView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$22.6M

Types of Foundations in Seniors & Elderly

Family Foundation473 (28.5%)

$160.1M in annual giving

Independent Foundation378 (22.8%)

$192.9M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit283 (17.0%)

$670M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation122 (7.3%)

$50.5M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation91 (5.5%)

$193.1M in annual giving

Community Foundation49 (3.0%)

$17M in annual giving

Federated Fund45 (2.7%)

$24M in annual giving

Other219 (13.2%)

$609.6M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Seniors & Elderly

Median Grant Size

$15K

New Grantee Rate

57%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

86%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Seniors & Elderly foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 57% of Seniors & Elderly foundations actively fund new organizations, and 86% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seniors & Elderly Grants

How many foundations fund seniors & elderly?
There are 1,660 grantmaking foundations that fund seniors & elderly programs across 52 states.
What is the median grant size for seniors & elderly?
The median grant from foundations funding seniors & elderly is $15K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest seniors & elderly foundations?
The largest foundations funding seniors & elderly by annual giving include Front Porch Communities and Services, ALLIANCE FOR AGING INC, AREA AGENCY OF AGING OF CENTRAL FL, with combined giving of $272M.
Which states have the most seniors & elderly funders?
The states with the most seniors & elderly foundations are California (154), New York (126), Texas (117). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find seniors & elderly grants for my nonprofit?
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