Community Trust Foundation

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

Community Trust Foundation

Donate to a Fund

Allegany Museum Fund

This fund supports the operating costs of the Allegany Museum.

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.

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

This fund provides permanent resources for flexible spending on future opportunities and challenges in Garrett County.

Invest In Mineral County Fund

This fund provides permanent resources for flexible spending on future opportunities and challenges in Mineral County.

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.

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,...

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...

Recent CTF News

Halmos Legacy Lives On Through Holocaust Lessons

In a world where geo-political tensions can and have escalated quickly, Dr. Peter Halmos wanted to leave a legacy to ensure...

Community Trust Foundation Helps Bring Iconic Town Clock to Downtown Cumberland

The “Cumberland Clock” now graces Hendershot Park, adjacent to the Casper R. Taylor, Jr. Bridge, serving as both a...

2025 Nonprofit Grant Funding

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is now accepting online applications for the 2025 competitive granting cycle. The...

Endow Maryland Tax Credits

Giving naturally generates an internal reward, but the Endow Maryland Tax Credit (EMTC) program offers a financial reward...

First United Bank & Trust has Pledged to Support CTF

First United Bank & Trust has pledged support to the Community Trust Foundation’s (CTF) efforts of building flexible...

End Of Year Financial Planning

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Give Local

This week many of us will gather with friends and family and take a moment to express our gratitude for the people and...

Community Rallies to Raise Funds for Town Clock

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is pleased to announce a new fund under management dedicated to the purchase and...

The Gray-C Fund

Helping donors support causes in their community that are important to them is an integral part of the Community Trust...

CTF Selected for ARC Funding Opportunity

The Community Trust Foundation (CTF) is one of 30 community foundations in 10 Appalachian states, selected to participate...