Retirement Fund for Religious

The Retirement Fund for Religious helps religious communities care for senior members—today and tomorrow.

The Need

Across the United States, hundreds of religious communities lack financial resources sufficient to meet the retirement and health-care needs of aging members.

Lack of Funds

Many elder religious worked for years for small stipends, leaving a large gap in retirement savings. At the same time, fewer religious are able to serve in compensated ministry.
Rising Costs

Like many Americans, religious communities face the monumental challenge of funding eldercare.
Changing Demographics

By 2028, retired religious are projected to outnumber wage-earners by more than three to one.

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Donations at Work

Roughly 94 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious
directly aid senior religious and their communities.

$803
million

has been distributed since 1989.
360

religious communities received funding in 2018.
31,023

religious past age 70 benefit from the RFR.

Financial Assistance

80 to 90 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious are allocated to assist with the direct care of senior religious. Learn More.
Consultation

Volunteer consultants provide hands-on support for retirement planning and maximize the impact of donations. Learn More.
Education

Proceeds from the Retirement Fund for Religious underwrite educational programs and resources that promote comprehensive retirement planning and enhanced quality of life for aging members. Learn More.