The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants went primarily to organizations in Maryland, including Baltimore arts and cultural organizations, a library, and a community foundation.
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund gave $1.4M across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,434,600
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,605
- +28.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $27,566,151
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund
- How to Apply
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The fund states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the contact and directs applicants to see footnotes for the form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 807-6167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baltimore Community Foundation Inc ($380K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 140 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were concentrated in Maryland: the reported shares of grant dollars were 99% to Maryland, 1% to Washington, D.C., and 1% to New York. Most of the listed largest recipients are based in Baltimore.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund gives
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2019) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $380,309 |
| Greater Baltimore Cultual Alliance Baltimore, MD | General Support | $357,541 |
| Your Public Radio Corporation Baltimore, MD | Out of the Blocks | $42,500 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $40,000 |
| Center Stage Associates Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $35,000 |
| Walters Art Museum Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Support | $35,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Peale Center for Baltimore Hdis Baltimore, MD | General Support | $35,000 |
| Maryland Citizens for the Arts Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $30,000 |
| Fells Point Creative Alliance Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,566,151 | $2,818,058 | $1,633,010 | $1,434,600 | 44 | $1,478,070 | $2,676,443 | $1,534,127 |
| 2024 | $26,374,076 | $2,209,065 | $1,479,998 | $1,316,698 | 52 | $1,358,528 | $2,074,534 | $1,480,430 |
| 2023 | $24,961,501 | $2,435,995 | $1,576,095 | $1,384,906 | 42 | $1,394,730 | $2,288,691 | $1,322,522 |
| 2022 | $24,746,163 | $1,518,842 | $1,670,317 | $1,515,901 | 1 | $1,526,084 | $1,393,713 | $1,395,089 |
| 2021 | $24,916,981 | $3,017,839 | $1,455,942 | $1,281,117 | 1 | $1,291,994 | $2,874,996 | $1,526,778 |
| 2020 | $23,375,358 | $1,310,464 | $1,444,859 | $1,266,807 | 35 | — | $1,192,140 | $1,329,559 |
| 2019 | $23,475,881 | $2,603,060 | $1,356,909 | $1,231,479 | 86 | — | $2,515,694 | $1,238,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the fund’s mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, museums, theater organizations, a library, and the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra says it promotes, manages, and presents symphonic concerts in Baltimore and Maryland. The Walters Art Museum says it brings art and people together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company says it creates community through accessible classic theater and educational programming. The Enoch Pratt Free Library says it works to improve quality of life through equitable access to information, services, and opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 44 grants totaling $1,434,600. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $380,309, with a median of $11,000.
The largest grants included $380,309 to Baltimore Community Foundation and $357,541 to Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, both for general support. Other awards included $42,500 to Your Public Radio Corporation for “Out of the Blocks,” $40,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for general support, and $35,000 each to Center Stage Associates, Walters Art Museum Foundation, Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture, all for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund’s 2025 filing lists Mary Gwen Davidson as co-trustee and PNC Bank N.A. as trustee.
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$109K (2025)
Mary Gwen Davidson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Constance Imboden (2019–2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $109K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund
How much does The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund give each year?
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund gave $1.4M across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 52 grants.
What is The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $32,605, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund give grants?
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (38 grants).
Does The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Baltimore Community Foundation Inc ($380,309), Greater Baltimore Cultual Alliance ($357,541) and Your Public Radio Corporation ($42,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund?
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund reported $27.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund fund?
The available information does not state the fund’s mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, museums, theater organizations, a library, and the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund?
The fund states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's EIN?
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6057178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-g-baker-jr-memorial-fund-morg_287efdd492c040f2b00dfc6f6f13dc46
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