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 $17 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 $17 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

CTF Announces the Creation of the Mountainside Baroque Support Fund

Music has a unique ability to connect us across time, place, and experience—inviting reflection, dialogue, and a shared...

CTF Celebrates the Power of Community & Humanitarian Honorees

This year’s event reflects a shared belief at the heart of CTF’s work that when individuals, families, and organizations...

CTF Announces Friends of Ashby’s Fort Project Fund

History lives not only in documents and artifacts, but in the places that allow us to step into the stories that shaped our...

Scam Alert: Fraudulent Email

⚠️ Scam Alert: Fraudulent Email Targeting Board Members We have been made aware of a fraudulent email circulating with the...

Beware of Scam

Reporting Scams The foundation is aware of various scams in the form of email, phone, text, and social media solicitations...

CTF Announces Friends of The Allegany County Animal Shelter Fund

Strong communities are built through shared responsibility, including the care and stewardship of animals in public trust....

CTF Announces Humpty Dumpty Learning Center Fund

The earliest years of a child’s life lay the foundation for lifelong learning, well-being, and connection. The Community...

CTF Announces AllwaysBetter – Trade Masters Fund

Thoughtful philanthropy has the power to strengthen communities by supporting the people, programs, and institutions that...

CTF Announces Office Relocation

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is excited to announce that it will be relocating its office from the Gateway Center...

Keyser Athletic Trust Fund

Athletic programs play an important role in building teamwork, discipline, confidence, and school pride—values that extend...

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