
Vibrant Communities & Thriving Environment
These Funds support organizations and community groups that enhance the quality of life in the region. This includes for example; programs that build community pride and participation through events and cultural activities, programs that help meet basic needs and services for all segments of the community including children, families and the elderly, and programs that provide recreational opportunities
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“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
~ Coretta Scott King

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City of Cumberland Skate Park Task Force Fund
This fund supports the creation of a skateboard park in the City of Cumberland, Maryland.
Community Cafe Building for the Future Fund
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.
Community Cafe Endowment Fund
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.
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....
Cumberland Clock Fund
This fund supports the Cumberland Clock, a project initiated by Let’s Beautify Cumberland. Upon clock construction and installation, this fund will support clock maintenance and upkeep of the Henderson Parklet....
Developing Vibrant Communities Fund
This fund supports organizations and community groups that offer programs that enhance the quality of life within our communities....
Elta Mae and Robert Little Ebert Family Hope Fund
This fund supports health, education, and family support in Allegany County MD.
Friends of Washington Street Library
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...
God’s Ark of Safety Fund
This fund provides financial support for outreach programs at God’s Ark of Safety Church in Frostburg, Maryland....
Henry & Carolyn Brown Animal Welfare Fund
This Fund provides financial support for the Allegany County Animal Shelter in Cumberland, MD....
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.
Julianne K. Ferris, Ph.D Fund
This fund provides financial support for a variety of charitable initiatives benefitting Allegany County, Maryland.
Kim & Marion Leonard Authentic/Mindful Leadership, Health, Wellness, and Environmental Preservation Fund
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.
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,...
Marta Coulehan Gehauf Beautification Fund
This fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives focused on the beautification of Cumberland, Maryland....
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.
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...
Vibrant Communities Fund
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 &...
Western Maryland Strong Fund
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...
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Recent CTF News
Jun
23
2025
Honoring the Legacy of Dick Ryan
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Empowering Local Impact: $460,000 Granted to Area Nonprofits
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17
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Honoring a Legacy: The Snake Robertson Memorial Scholarship at the Community Trust Foundation
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May
27
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May
19
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Western Maryland Strong Fund
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May
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First United Bank & Trust Renews Commitment to Community Trust Foundation
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Helping Garrett County Thrive and Deep Creek Lake Sparkle!
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