Welcome to the Board of Directors of City Trusts Website!

The Board of Directors of City Trusts is appointed by and accountable for its actions to the Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. Membership consists of 12 citizens of Philadelphia, the Mayor and the President of City Council, who serve Ex-Officio. They serve without compensation. The Treasurer of the City of Philadelphia serves as Treasurer of the Board. The Board was first created in 1869. Mr. William Welsh served as the first President of the Board.

In addition to overseeing the administration of The Estate of Stephen Girard, Girard College and Wills Eye Health System, the Board of Directors of City Trusts is charged with the administration of 118 other trusts left to the City of Philadelphia for charitable purposes. These are referred to as the "Sundry Trusts," each maintained separately and administered according to the terms of the benefactor.

We can be contacted by email at Joseph S. Martz, or by calling, writing or faxing

Board of Directors of City Trusts
21 South Twelfth Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.568.0440 phone
267.273.7989 fax