The George I Alden Trust
Accepts applications
The George I Alden Trust is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.5 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.5 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$256 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.0 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.0 million | 76 | $237 million |
| 2024 | $11.5 million | 79 | $256 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trustees of the George I Alden Trus C/O Fletcher Tilton Whipple - 370, Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 459-8005, trustees@aldentrust.org |
| What to submit | Any letter form |
| Deadlines | Proposals are due the 15th of the month preceding quarterly distribution meetings. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The George I Alden Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 59 | $8.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 6 | $900,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $250,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $150,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc | To further education | $1.0 million |
| Ecotarium | To further education | $750,000 |
| Saint John's High School | To further education | $750,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | To further education | $600,000 |
| Assumption University | To further education | $500,000 |
| New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill | To further education | $500,000 |
| Anna Maria College | To further education | $475,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts | To further education | $300,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | To further education | $300,000 |
| Franklin County YMCA | To further education | $250,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | To further education | $250,000 |
| Worcester County Mechanics Association | To further education | $250,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | To further education | $200,000 |
| Babson College | To further education | $200,000 |
| Barnard College | To further education | $200,000 |
| Greater Holyoke YMCA | To further education | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives | To further education | $200,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Inc | To further education | $200,000 |
| Swarthmore College | To further education | $200,000 |
| Worcester Educational Development Foundation | To further education | $183,000 |
| Bard College | To further education | $175,000 |
| YMCA of Central Massachusetts | To further education | $175,000 |
| Hampshire Regional YMCA | To further education | $160,000 |
| Allegheny College | To further education | $150,000 |
| Attleboro Norton YMCA | To further education | $150,000 |
| Bowdoin College | To further education | $150,000 |
| Bucknell University | To further education | $150,000 |
| Dickinson College | To further education | $150,000 |
| Lycoming College | To further education | $150,000 |
| Niagara University | To further education | $150,000 |
| Utica University | To further education | $150,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | To further education | $150,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | To further education | $150,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | To further education | $150,000 |
| YMCA of Metro North | To further education | $150,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | To further education | $145,000 |
| Immaculata University | To further education | $125,000 |
| Iona University | To further education | $125,000 |
| Worcester Regional Research Bureau | To further education | $110,000 |
| American Red Cross- Medford | To further education | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Warner S Fletcher
- James E Collins
- Gail T Randall
- Douglas Meystre
Questions people ask
Does The George I Alden Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals are due the 15th of the month preceding quarterly distribution meetings..
How much does The George I Alden Trust give?
$11.5 million in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The George I Alden Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Warner S Fletcher (Trustee), James E Collins (Trustee), Gail T Randall (Trustee) and Douglas Meystre (Trustee).
What does The George I Alden Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.