Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Woburn, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $105,500 and the largest $119,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$105,500
- Largest grant$119,000
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 14 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 14 | $20.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 14 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $739,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $389,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $202,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $119,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keene State College | Educational scholarship | $119,000 |
| Norwich University | Educational scholarship | $117,500 |
| University of Maine | Educational scholarship | $115,000 |
| Simmons College | Educational scholarship | $109,000 |
| University of Mass-Dartmouth | Educational scholarship | $107,000 |
| Lesley University | Educational scholarship | $106,500 |
| Mass College of Liberal Arts | Educational scholarship | $106,500 |
| Northeastern University | Educational scholarship | $104,500 |
| Tufts University | Educational scholarship | $104,000 |
| Clark University | Educational scholarship | $101,500 |
| Bates College | Educational scholarship | $99,500 |
| Colby College | Educational scholarship | $90,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Educational scholarship | $85,000 |
| Middlebury College | Educational scholarship | $85,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Andrews
- Richard P Hamel
- Gerald B O'Grady III
Questions people ask
Does Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $105,500.
Who runs Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael C Andrews (Trustee), Richard P Hamel (Trustee) and Gerald B O'Grady III (Trustee).
What does Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.