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The George I Alden Trust

Worcester, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046023784  ·  Private foundation

Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, The George I Alden Trust has awarded $34.0M across 249 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$11.5M
Indexed giving (FY2024)
$214.4M
Assets (FY2024)
249
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The George I Alden Trust funds

The George I Alden Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$1.8M2023
YMCA of Central Massachusetts
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$1.1M2022
Clark University
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$1.0M2023

How to apply for funding from The George I Alden Trust

From The George I Alden Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PROPOSALS ARE DUE THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION MEETINGS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at aldentrust.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The George I Alden Trust

Does The George I Alden Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — The George I Alden Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The George I Alden Trust fund?
The George I Alden Trust's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Worcester Polytechnic Institute, YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Clark University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The George I Alden Trust give in grants?
The George I Alden Trust reported $11.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.0M over 249 grants.
Where is The George I Alden Trust located?
The George I Alden Trust is based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046023784.
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About this profile. This page is built from The George I Alden Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The George I Alden Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.