The Arts & Historic Preservation
These funds help build a stronger creative community through the arts and historical preservation. They support the performing arts through art programs such as; acting, painting, drawing, reading, writing, music, dancing, storytelling, ceramics, etc. and educational opportunities that encourage lifelong learning and participation in the literary, visual, theatrical, musical and performing arts in the region.
These Funds also support programs and institutions that preserve the rich cultural heritage of the area including; museums, historic preservation societies, historic properties, community heritage and special districts. Funds also allow for the acquisition of artifacts, art, furniture and other collections.
Your Donations in Action
“A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies – all of the things that quite literally make us who we are.”
~ Steve Berry
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Allegany Museum Fund
This fund supports the operating costs of the Allegany Museum.
AllwaysBetter-Trade Masters Fund
This Donor Advised Fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefitting CTF’s geographic service region
CTF Endowed Fund
This fund provides the resources to support the Community Trust Foundation’s daily operations, build public awareness of CTF and increase its asset base....
Fort Hill Band Parent Association Fund
This fund supports the Fort Hill High School Band and its members which include instrument players, Sentinelettes, and color guard....
Friends of Ashby’s Fort, Inc. Project Fund
This fund supports rebuilding the southwest bastion and the south wall of the fort to help visitors understand its original appearance and function.
Housewives of Deep Creek Lake Donor Advised Fund
This fund provides support for charitable initiatives benefiting Garrett County.
Hoye House Tour Center & Museum Fund
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,...
Invest In Allegany County Fund
This fund provides permanent resources for flexible spending on future opportunities and challenges in Allegany County.
Invest In Garrett County Fund
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,...
Invest In Mineral County Fund
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,...
Iris & Peter Halmos Community Fund
This fund supports initiatives that make Allegany County, Maryland a more vibrant community to live, work and raise a family.
Julianne K. Ferris, Ph.D Fund
This fund provides financial support for a variety of charitable initiatives benefitting Allegany County, Maryland.
K & M Leonard Thriving Community Fund
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,...
Mountainside Baroque Inc. Fund
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...
Naylor Family Trust Fund
This Donor Advised Fund supports charitable causes related to education in CTF’s geographic service area....
Ray & Brenda Morriss Community Fund
This Donor Advised Fund provides financial support for Arts & Culture, Animal Welfare, Education and other charitable initiatives benefitting CTF’s geographic service area.
Remember the Holocaust School Trip Fund
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...
Schwab Owens Betterment Fund
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...
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