THE GEORGE I ALDEN TRUST
Annual Giving
$11.5M+4% YoY
Grants
79
Median Grant
$100K
Organizations Funded
161
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Established for the general purpose of the maintenance of some charitable or philanthropic enterprises with specific interest in the promotion of education in schools, colleges, or other educational institutions. Focuses on supporting independent colleges and universities with capital needs including classrooms, libraries, laboratories, scientific and technological equipment and infrastructure.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
$3 million challenge grant toward the Foisie Innovation Studio in 2016 and $5 million challenge grant in 2019 for campus facilities to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Recent funding supports classrooms, libraries, laboratories, scientific and technological equipment. York College received $125K grant for Knowledge Park.
How to Apply
First-time applicants must contact Trust prior to application via phone, email, or visit. Applications due by 15th of February, May, August, and November. Submit single copy by mail with cover letter signed by CEO/ED and contact person information. First-time college applicants limited to $100,000 maximum.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$11.5M
Grants
79
Median
$100K
States
7
$11.0M
Grants
76
Median
$100K
States
10
$11.5M
Grants
94
Median
$113K
States
10
Grant Size Distribution
$100K
Typical Grant (Median)
$15K
Smallest
$15K
25th Pctile
$179K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $179K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INC
MA · TO FURTHER EDUCATION
$750K
2024
ECOTARIUM
MA · TO FURTHER EDUCATION
$750K
2024
SAINT JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL
MA · TO FURTHER EDUCATION
$600K
2024
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
MA · TO FURTHER EDUCATION
$500K
2024
ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY
MA · TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.