I've made quilts for raffles, silent auctions, soldiers through a group in Maryland, and mostly for Project Linus. Most organizations aren't fussy, although Linus doesn't want black on the baby quilts which I totally understand. I've also taken Linus quilts to one of our hospitals. The nurses are excited the minute they see you come through the door and ask hopefully if they'll be going to their particular unit. KNowing that the hard work on the quilts is appreciated at our hospitals keeps me making them!
I don't think anyone was giving the impression that a quilt wouldn't be suitable, but some of the groups do have guidelines.