The Community Trust Foundation granted $460,000 to 32 local charitable organizations through the foundation’s competitive granting cycle. Awards ranged from $500 to $175,000 to support community programs and initiatives in Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties. Endowment funds created by individuals, families, and organizations are wisely invested and managed by CTF so that earnings can be granted out each year to increase the quality of life for those living in our region.
The following local nonprofits received awards on Wednesday, June 4, 2025:
Allegany Arts Council
Allegany College of Maryland Foundation
Allegany County Animal Shelter
Allegany County Habitat for Humanity
Allegany Youth Enrichment Program Services
Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County
Community Wellness Coalition
County United Way
Cumberland Choral Society
Cumberland Cultural Foundation
Cumberland Theatre
Frostburg State University Foundation
Frostburg United Methodist Church
GaCo Inc.
Garrett College Foundation
Garrett County Community Action
Garrett County Historical Society
Garrett County Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
Garrett Mentors
Girls on the Rund of Mid & Western Maryland
HART for Animals
Humpty Dumpty Learning Center
Keyser Area Youth Soccer
Keyser-Mineral County Library
Mountain Lake Park Historical Association
Mountainside Baroque
Music at Penn Alps
Oakland Youth Baseball
Save the Westernport Library
The Salvation Army-Cumberland, MD
University of Maryland Foundation
Western Maryland Food Bank
Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is your local community foundation created with gifts from generous people committed to local causes. Through the support of its donors, the Foundation grants to local nonprofit organizations working to build a stronger community in the areas of Arts & Historical Preservation, Health & Wellness, Vibrant Communities & Thriving Environment, and Education & Youth Leadership. Connecting philanthropy with community good in Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties. FOR GOOD – FOREVER.