The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $380,309. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$380,309
- Assets$33.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 42 | $29.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 52 | $30.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 44 | $33.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 807-6167 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnotes |
What The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 42 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support | $380,309 |
| Greater Baltimore Cultual Alliance | General support | $357,541 |
| Your Public Radio Corporation | Out of the blocks | $42,500 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Center Stage Associates Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Walters Art Museum Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| The Peale Center for Baltimore Hdis | General support | $35,000 |
| Maryland Citizens for the Arts Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Fells Point Creative Alliance Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore | General support | $30,000 |
| Chesapeake Shakespeare Company | General support | $25,000 |
| Maryland Lawyers for the Arts Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Concert Opera Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Choral Arts Society Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry | General support | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Theatre Project | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Wide Angle Youth Media Inc | General support | $16,750 |
| Towson University Foundation Inc | Wtmd's 2025 first thursday | $12,500 |
| Community Concerts at Second | General support | $12,000 |
| Charm City Fringe | General support | $12,000 |
| Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Bach Concert Series | General support | $10,000 |
| Maryland Opera Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Le Mondo Inc | Executive director position | $10,000 |
| Star Spangled Banner Flag House Association Incorporated | Technology upgrades | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Shriver Hall Concert Series Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Maryland Humanities Council Inc | Salary-new deve/comm | $10,000 |
| The in Series Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Maryland Art Place Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Clayworks Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Artscentric Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Productions Inc | Baltimore rock opera | $7,500 |
| Healthy Neighborhoods Inc | Dance baltimore | $7,500 |
| Baltimore Arts Realty Corporation | Motor house presenting live | $7,500 |
| Pikesville Armory Foundation | Free outdoor jazz concerts | $7,500 |
| Mind on Fire | General support | $6,000 |
| Arts Every Day Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Gwen Davidson
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnotes.
How much does The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Gwen Davidson (Co-Trustee) and PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and education.