Lillie I. W. Baker Trust Fund

The Lillie I. W. Baker Trust Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding vicinity, enabling them to subsidize the cost of private hospital rooms for less fortunate patients who desire privacy but otherwise could not afford such accommodations. The trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Ms. Lillie I. W. Baker, in memory of Dr. George Fales, with the core mission of supporting the needs of hospital patients in the region. This focus is deeply embedded in the trust’s charitable giving and guides its annual grant-making activities. Grants from the Lillie I. W. Baker Trust are only available to hospitals that are organized as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities according to the Internal Revenue Code. The trust specifically limits eligibility to hospitals serving the Philadelphia area and nearby localities, and the use of funds is strictly for offsetting the costs associated with providing private rooms to patients experiencing financial hardship. Other types of organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply, and funding must not be redirected for unrelated purposes. The funding scope of the trust is focused on supporting health and human services. Hospitals receiving grants are expected to use the funds solely for their intended purpose—helping needy patients access private hospital rooms. The average grant size awarded is $45,000, and approximately seven grants are made annually. There is no information specifying an overall program funding ceiling or floor, nor is there a matching funds requirement indicated in the available guidance. Applications for this opportunity are accepted year-round, but hospitals must submit their application by September 1 to be considered at the trust’s annual review meeting, which takes place in October. The application process is conducted online, and applicants receive automated email confirmations upon submission. Successful grantees are typically required to submit a progress report within six months of receiving funds, unless otherwise specified at the time of the award. The trustees for the Lillie I. W. Baker Trust are Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which oversees the administration of the grant program and ensures compliance with the original intent of the trust. No specific contact email or phone number is provided in the available guidance, and applicants are directed to begin their application process online through the trustee’s portal. There is no explicit mention of application questions, required documentation beyond eligibility proof, or best practices, but recipients are expected to adhere to the trust’s terms and reporting requirements.