THE JAMES LAWRENCE KERNAN HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT FUND ("JLKEF") PROVIDES FUNDING TO JAMES LAWRENCE KERNAN HOSPITAL ("JLKH", DOING BUSINESS AS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND REHABILITATION THOPAEDIC INSTITUTE) TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY. JLKEF STRIVES TO BE AN AREA LEADER IN MEETING BOTH THE PRESENT AND FUTURE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL AND OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT. THE ENDOWMENT FUND COORDINATES THE RECEIPT AND MANAGEMENT OF ASSETS, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.