Our Vision: The CTF connects philanthropy for community good.
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.
Our Mission
The mission of The Community Trust Foundation, Inc. is to strengthen the region by working in partnership with donors and community groups.
We accomplish our mission by:
Building philanthropic resources
Connecting donors to organizations and programs they care about
Making effective grants that impact community needs
Managing investments for smaller non-profits
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about our organization, funds, donation process, and more. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us directly!
CTF History
We have been building a viable CTF since 2004. Learn more about our history and milestones along the way.
Meet our Board of Trustees
Mirjhana Buck
Amy White
Jamie Echefu
Dr. Stacey Boggs
Pam Jan
Marion Leonard
Margaret Miltenberger
Nicholas J. Monteleone
Ray Morriss
Karen Myers
Christine Sisler
Chelsea Stuck
Staff Members & Advisory Councils
Beginning in 2015, the Community Trust Foundation welcomed the input of local community leaders by creating Advisory Councils for each of the three counties; Allegany, Garrett and Mineral. Members of the Advisory Councils are considered Ambassadors for CTF, sharing their professional expertise and knowledge, while promoting the good work and long-term benefits of the Community Trust Foundation.
Allegany County Advisory Council Members
Kelli Allaway
Jane Belt
Dee Blank
Joe Caporale
Jim Combs
Dr. Christina Elson
Al Feldstein
Dr. Julianne Ferris
Ann Getty
Kathy Getty
Mary Caite Hannon
John Hart
Berton Leach
Laurie Marchini
Terri McCagh
Kimberly Miltenberger
Donna Monteleone
Dr. Robert Moore
Colleen Peterson
Todd Pyles
Cady Kirkwood-Rankin
Victor Rezendes
Lauryn Roberts
Dr. Diane Romaine
Amanda Ruthenburg
Tama Scarpelli
Doug Schwab
Robin Summerfield
Garrett County Advisory Council Members
Brian Boal
Laura Fike
Shane Grady
Bill Grant
Bob Hoffman
Bill Meagher
Carissa Rodeheaver
Don Sincell
Jason Sweitzer
Bill Weissgerber
Mineral County Advisory Council Members
Curtiss Boggs
Dinah Courrier
Logan DelSignore
Phil Douthitt
Katie Gattens
Dayla Harvey
Louis Kitzmiller
Donte Newsom
Brad Ryan
Jay Stanislawczyk
Terry Stephens
Lucas Taylor
Rene Trezise
Keri Whiteacre
Leah Shaffer
Marcie Nelson
Jenny Krampf
Annual Reports & Financial Information
Annual IRS Form 990 A copy of the latest filing is available for review in the CTF office at 112 Baltimore Street, Suite 201, Cumberland, Maryland 21502
Annual Financial Review A copy of the review is available for inspection in the CTF office at 112 Baltimore Street, Suite 201, Cumberland, Maryland 21502
The Community Trust Foundation is accredited with the Community Foundations National Standards®, reflecting our commitment to excellence in donor services, investment management, grantmaking, and administration. This voluntary accreditation demonstrates our dedication to accountability and philanthropic excellence.
Ways to Give
Private donations are the building blocks of the Community Trust Foundation. It’s easy to create a new Fund at CTF to reflect your own charitable interests. We’ll work with you to define your charitable dream and determine the fund type that best meets your unique needs. We help make your charitable dream become reality by providing administrative services and financial management for your philanthropic fund.
