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This fund supports the Dolly Parton free book gifting program in Allegany County, MD that mails high-quality books to children from birth until they start school, regardless of family income.
This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting youth and education in Allegany County, Maryland public schools.
This fund provides perpetual funding for financial requests benefiting the students, faculty, and staff of Allegany High School in support of their academic, educational, and holistic support needs. The Fund shall provide supplemental funding for needs not supported through traditional budgets or external grants and shall not provide financial support for athletic endeavors or programs.
This fund supports the operating costs of the Allegany Museum.
This Donor Advised Fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefitting CTF’s geographic service region
This fund supports café operations and sustainability in maintaining the mission of welcoming all people to be nourished in body and soul, regardless of their ability to pay.
This fund supports maintaining a useful space to carry out the organization’s mission of welcoming all people to be nourished in body and soul, regardless of their ability to pay.
This fund supports youth development and leadership programs in Garrett County, MD through education, creativity, and athletics.
This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting CTF’s geographic service area, primarily Mineral County, West Virginia.
Music has a unique ability to connect us across time, place, and experience—inviting reflection, dialogue, and a shared sense of belonging.
The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Mountainside Baroque Support Fund, a fund created in 2025 to provide long-term financial support for the performance, educational, and community outreach programs of Mountainside Baroque.
The fund is designed to strengthen the organization’s ability to bring high-quality Baroque music and historically informed performances to the region while expanding opportunities for education and community engagement.
“Appreciation for the arts plays a vital role in shaping our collective identity,” said Pamela Twigg, Executive Director of the Community Trust Foundation. “Music and culture invite us to slow down, listen deeply, and connect with one another in meaningful ways. Supporting organizations like Mountainside Baroque helps preserve not only artistic excellence, but also the shared experiences that bind a community together across generations.”
Mountainside Baroque has long been recognized for its commitment to artistic integrity, educational programming, and community-centered performances. By partnering with the Community Trust Foundation, the organization gains a stable philanthropic structure to steward contributions responsibly and sustain its mission over time.
The Mountainside Baroque Support Fund will be administered in accordance with the Foundation’s policies, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with charitable purposes.
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.
This fund provides the resources to support the Community Trust Foundation’s daily operations, build public awareness of CTF and increase its asset base.
This fund supports organizations and community groups that offer programs that enhance the quality of life within our communities.
This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives serving children with physical or intellectual disabilities in CTF’s geographic service area.
This fund supports health, education, and family support in Allegany County MD.
This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefiting youth and families. Such initiatives include, but are not limited to early childhood learning & experiences, family crisis resources, parenting & healthy family development, and mother-child programming in Allegany County, Maryland.
This fund supports the Fort Hill High School Band and its members which include instrument players, Sentinelettes, and color guard.
This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting animal welfare in CTF’s geographic service area.
This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting hospice and/or health care in CTF’s geographic service area.
This fund supports rebuilding the southwest bastion and the south wall of the fort to help visitors understand its original appearance and function.
This fund provides financial support for operational and capital expenditures related to the Allegany County Animal Shelter.
This fund provides financial support for the Washington Street Library, a branch of the Allegany County Public Library System. The fund will support programming activities or needs that are outside the normal operations of the Washington Street Library branch and decided upon by the Friends of the Washington Street Library (FOWSL) committee. Funding is not to be used to supplant items covered by the library system budgeting.
This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefiting Garrett County education.
This fund supports access to affordable homeownership in Garrett County. The Fund will provide financial assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers, including individuals or households who have not owned a home within the preceding three (3) years. Distributions from the Fund may be used to provide grants of $2,750 per eligible household to assist with down payment and/or closing costs related to the purchase of a primary residence. These grants are non-repayable and are intended to reduce financial barriers for qualifying buyers seeking to secure safe and affordable housing.
This fund provides financial support for outreach programs at God’s Ark of Safety Church in Frostburg, Maryland.
This fund provides financial support for charitable no-kill animal population control initiatives. These may include, but are not limited to, spay and neutering services and trap, neuter, release (TNR) programs in CTF’s geographic service area.
This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefiting organizations in CTF’s geographic service area that promote youth activity and healthy living through sports. Grants will support youth sports programs, summer sports camps, etc. so that all children can participate. These programs could include any children under the age of 16 or people with special needs. The goal of this grant is to provide support for league fees and/ or equipment needs for those that have financial barriers.
This fund will assist with initiatives to expand access to affordable health care in our region.
This Fund provides financial support for the Allegany County Animal Shelter in Cumberland, MD.
This fund provides support for charitable initiatives benefiting Garrett County.
This fund provides financial support for 28 Washington Street, Inc., or its successor agency, for the creation of a tourism center and museum at the Hoye House, 28 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502.
This fund provides perpetual financial support for Humpty Dumpty Learning Center and their mission of providing a rich, stimulating learning experience for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years as they grow socially, academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
This fund provides permanent resources for flexible spending on future opportunities and challenges in Allegany County.
The Garrett County Fund is essential for providing flexible, responsive funding deeply rooted in the values and voices of Garrett County. It allows us to meet emerging opportunities, support innovation, and say “yes” when it matters most.
Recent recipients include: Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County, Hart for Animals, Deep Creek Watershed Foundation, and Garrett County Community Action’s Let’s Drive Program.
Like a crowd-sourced movement for good, your contribution—no matter the size—adds momentum, builds capacity, and ensures we can keep showing up for Garrett County nonprofits in meaningful ways.
If you’re ready to deepen your impact, consider a multi-year pledge—a commitment that helps us plan boldly and sustainably for the future.
How to make a recurring donation:
When you click donate, you have the option to choose a one-time donation or a recurring donation. Recurring donations can be made every month, every quarter, or every year. In the additional notes, indicate when you would like the recurring donation to end.
The Mineral County Fund is essential for providing flexible, responsive funding deeply rooted in the values and voices of Mineral County. It allows us to meet emerging opportunities, support innovation, and say “yes” when it matters most.
Recent recipients include: the Mineral County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program, Keyser-Mineral Library Association, Keyser Presbyterian Church, and the Keyser Area Youth Soccer Association.
Like a crowd-sourced movement for good, your contribution, no matter the size, adds momentum, builds capacity, and ensures we can keep showing up for Mineral County nonprofits in meaningful ways.
If you’re ready to deepen your impact, consider a multi-year pledge, a commitment that helps us plan boldly and sustainably for the future.
How to make a recurring donation: You have the option to choose a one-time donation or a recurring donation. Recurring donations can be made every month, every quarter, or every year. In the additional notes, indicate when you would like the recurring donation to end.
This fund supports initiatives that make Allegany County, Maryland a more vibrant community to live, work and raise a family.
This fund provides financial support for a variety of charitable initiatives benefitting Allegany County, Maryland.
This fund is committed to Mindful Leadership dedicated to creating and sustaining a dynamic community wellness culture in Allegany & Garrett Counties, and includes projects that positively impact our environment.
This fund supports charitable initiatives benefiting long term investment in the region by strengthening economic prosperity and quality of life addressed by Arts & Historical Preservation, Education & Youth Leadership, Health, Wellness & Recreation, and Thriving Environment and Vibrant Community in CTF’s geographic service area. Examples may include, but are not limited to, economic development, community health initiatives, community resources, environmental preservation projects.
Created in memory of two inspiring Boy Scout leaders, this scholarship fund provides financial support to send scouts from the Potomac District to local or national camps.
This fund provides support for construction and maintenance of fields, gymnasiums, and facilities on Keyser School property that support Keyser school-sanctioned athletic teams.
This fund supports charitable initiatives benefitting the support and care of seniors in Allegany County, Maryland.
This fund supports charitable initiatives that provide elderly persons living in CTF’s service area with housing facilities and services specifically designed to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs and to promote their health, security, happiness, and usefulness in longer living.
This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives focused on the beautification of Cumberland, Maryland.
This fund provides financial support for The Mineral County Office on Aging and Family Services Meals on Wheels Program.
West Virginia Tax Credits apply to contributions supporting the Mineral County Meals on Wheels Endowed Fund at CTF. Gifts of $500 or more may qualify you to receive a 50% deduction on your personal or corporate state income tax. Credits are limited.
This fund supports the day-to-day expenses of executing the Mineral County Office on Aging and Family Services Meals on Wheels Program.
This fund provides support for compassionate, community-rooted care for individuals whose lives are ending and supports those who love them in a comforting, peaceful, and home-like setting, respecting the dignity of each special life.
Launched with a generous gift from Jean Helz and Wayne Zimmermann, this fund provides long-term support for the performance, community outreach and educational programs of Mountainside Baroque, Allegany County’s premier period instrument performing group.
This Donor Advised Fund supports charitable causes related to education in CTF’s geographic service area.
This Donor Advised Fund provides financial support for Arts & Culture, Animal Welfare, Education and other charitable initiatives benefitting CTF’s geographic service area.
The Remember the Holocaust School Trip Fund at CTF will cover the expenses of bus transportation to and from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. as well as meals for Allegany County private and public students and chaperones at the museum café.
To participate, schools must have students studying the Holocaust in a certain grade or core class(es) and require students to create a reflection project about their visit.
This fund supports graduating seniors from Allegany, Garrett, and Mineral Counties who show a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in learning. It’s designed for students who may not have top grades or access to many resources but still have the drive to succeed. Whether they’re heading to college or trade school, this scholarship helps open doors for those working hard to build a future.
This fund supports the Save the Westernport Library, Inc. a 501c3 organization committed to ongoing fundraising efforts to provide a community library in Westernport, Maryland.
This fund supports charitable initiatives benefitting Allegany County, Maryland. The donor’s interests include, but are not limited to, the arts, education, leadership and youth development, workforce development, hospice, and dignified end-of-life care.
This fund provides financial support for health, education, and community services in Allegany County, Maryland.
This fund supports the Allegany County Animal Shelter.
This fund provides financial resources to promote and support the participation of children and youth from Allegany and Mineral Counties in aviation-related activities.
This fund supports Soroptomist Club projects to increase awareness of ovarian cancer, promote research, and provide assistance to patients.
This fund provides financial support for the Western Maryland Food Bank with the funding priority being the Bagman Backpack Program.
In response to the ongoing flood emergency in the Georges Creek area and the broader need across Allegany and Garrett counties, the Western Maryland Strong Fund has been created at CTF to provide a secure and reliable repository for contributions, ensuring support reaches individuals and families impacted by the flooding with flexible aid for evolving needs.
This fund provides financial support for children ages 5 through 18 to participate in Cumberland YMCA programs.
This fund supports youth development initiatives that improve the quality of life for youth in CTF’s geographic service area. Emphasis is on building the competencies needed to become successful adults by meeting the youth’s physical, developmental, and social needs. Initiatives may include, but are not limited to, community service projects, mentoring, after-school programming, youth clubs, and scouting.
Created by the Local Management Board, this fund benefits the development of the Youth Leadership Program across the CTF service area.