Community Trust Foundation

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About CTF

The Community Trust Foundation was founded in 2006 as the region’s partner, resource, and steward in philanthropy. The Foundation manages $12 million in charitable assets and administers more than 100 individual funds – each of which supports the unique charitable intent of the donor who established the fund. Annually, the Foundation awards grants and scholarships to support our community and is a National Standards certified community foundation.

Our Community Impact 

Over the years, the Community Trust Foundation has grown to include more than 100 funds holding a total of nearly $12.5 million in assets. Since 2010, CTF has provided over $7 million in scholarships and grants to non-profit organizations in support of education, culture, and wellness. We work in partnership with our donors and community groups to make effective grants to help build better, stronger, more vibrant communities in our region. We welcome you to join the Community Trust Foundation in our mission to strengthen and improve the quality of life in the tri-county area of Allegany, Garrett and Mineral Counties.

Annually we grant

$250K – 500K

We manage over 100+ funds with assets over

$0M

Recent CTF News

Halmos Legacy Lives On Through Holocaust Lessons

In a world where geo-political tensions can and have escalated quickly, Dr. Peter Halmos wanted to leave a legacy to ensure...

Community Trust Foundation Helps Bring Iconic Town Clock to Downtown Cumberland

The “Cumberland Clock” now graces Hendershot Park, adjacent to the Casper R. Taylor, Jr. Bridge, serving as both a...

2025 Nonprofit Grant Funding

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is now accepting online applications for the 2025 competitive granting cycle. The...

Endow Maryland Tax Credits

Giving naturally generates an internal reward, but the Endow Maryland Tax Credit (EMTC) program offers a financial reward...

First United Bank & Trust has Pledged to Support CTF

First United Bank & Trust has pledged support to the Community Trust Foundation’s (CTF) efforts of building flexible...

End Of Year Financial Planning

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Give Local

This week many of us will gather with friends and family and take a moment to express our gratitude for the people and...

Community Rallies to Raise Funds for Town Clock

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is pleased to announce a new fund under management dedicated to the purchase and...

The Gray-C Fund

Helping donors support causes in their community that are important to them is an integral part of the Community Trust...

CTF Selected for ARC Funding Opportunity

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is one of 30 community foundations in 10 Appalachian states, selected to participate...

Grants

The Community Trust Foundation is a non-profit public foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of people in our tri-county area. We bring together donations from individuals, families, and businesses, making it easy to support causes they care about. We distribute grants to address pressing issues throughout our region