George I. Alden Trust was established with the broad aim of supporting charitable or philanthropic enterprises, with a specific focus on promoting education in schools, colleges, or other educational institutions. The Trust particularly valued the advancement of education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), vocational education in Worcester, and the efforts of YMCAs. The Trust grants the Trustees wide discretion to adapt its focus over time to meet changing needs and priorities, always aiming to do the greatest good for the greatest number.
The Educationally Related Worcester Nonprofit Organizations Grant by the George I. Alden Trust focuses on supporting capital needs of organizations. The Trust predominantly offers outright grants but sometimes provides challenge grants to encourage nonprofits to broaden and increase philanthropic support from their communities. The grantmaking approach aligns with Alden's vision of impacting a broad spectrum of educational and philanthropic endeavors, aiming to enhance the educational landscape through strategic capital investment in organizations.