Community Trust Foundation

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

Community Trust Foundation

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AllwaysBetter-Trade Masters Fund

This Donor Advised Fund provides financial support for charitable initiatives benefitting CTF’s geographic service region

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....

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.

Families Forward 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 &...

Friends of the Allegany County Animal Shelter

This fund provides financial support for operational and capital expenditures related to the Allegany County Animal Shelter.

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...

GCBR Homeownership Assistance Fund

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...

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....

Housewives of Deep Creek Lake Donor Advised Fund

This fund provides support for charitable initiatives benefiting Garrett County.

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,...

Julianne K. Ferris, Ph.D Fund

This fund provides financial support for a variety of charitable initiatives benefitting Allegany County, Maryland.

K & M Leonard Mindful Leadership 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....

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,...

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...

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 12 2026

This is CTF, 20 Years of Impact, and We’re Just Getting Started

The Community Trust Foundation is pleased to share this message from Board Member Katie Gattens on why investing in CTF...
Jun 08 2026

This is CTF, 20 Years of Impact, and We’re Just Getting Started

In this video, Julie shares how a conversation with local businessman Bob Ebert helped spark the creation of the Community...
Jun 01 2026

This is CTF, 20 Years of Impact, and We’re Just Getting Started

For 20 years, CTF has been committed to transforming lives, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for hope...
Jun 01 2026

This is CTF, 20 Years of Impact, and We’re Just Getting Started

For 20 years, CTF has been committed to transforming lives, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for hope...

CTF Announces the Creation of the Mountainside Baroque Support Fund

Music has a unique ability to connect us across time, place, and experience—inviting reflection, dialogue, and a shared...

CTF Celebrates the Power of Community & Humanitarian Honorees

This year’s event reflects a shared belief at the heart of CTF’s work that when individuals, families, and organizations...

CTF Announces Friends of Ashby’s Fort Project Fund

History lives not only in documents and artifacts, but in the places that allow us to step into the stories that shaped our...

Scam Alert: Fraudulent Email

⚠️ Scam Alert: Fraudulent Email Targeting Board Members We have been made aware of a fraudulent email circulating with the...

Beware of Scam

Reporting Scams The foundation is aware of various scams in the form of email, phone, text, and social media solicitations...

CTF Announces Friends of The Allegany County Animal Shelter Fund

Strong communities are built through shared responsibility, including the care and stewardship of animals in public trust....