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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$11.5M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$214.4M
Total assets
249
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The George I Alden Trust funds

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

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The George I Alden Trust, by amount:

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
Umass Memorial Health Care Inc
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$1.0M2024
Saint John's High School
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Shrewsbury, MA$750K2024
Ecotarium
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$750K2024
Worcester Academy
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$750K2023
Music Worcester Inc
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$700K2022
YMCA of Central Massachusetts
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$675K2023
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$600K2022
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$600K2024
Assumption University
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$500K2024
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Boylston, MA$500K2024
Anna Maria College
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Paxton, MA$475K2024
American Antiquarian Society
TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Worcester, MA$350K2022

The George I Alden Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$11.5M
2023$11.0M
2024$11.5M

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. Recent recipients include Worcester Polytechnic Institute, YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Clark University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The George I Alden Trust give in grants?
The George I Alden Trust reported $11.5M in grants in its most recent 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. 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.