We make charitable dreams come true.  We translate each donor’s unique charitable vision into the reality of a charitable fund that creates community impact through the awarding of grants and scholarships.  We are not the cause; we are the causeway.  We provide the administrative services, sophisticated investment management, professional advice, and stewardship that help communities maximize their charitable giving and investing.

“The act of philanthropy is a spiritual act, an expression of caring for one’s fellow human beings.  It is a belief in the future that the future can be good.  It is investing in that future.  It is helping to make the dream come true.”

Arthur C. Frantzreb

Our Mission

The mission of the Community Trust Foundation, Inc. is to strengthen the region by working in partnership with donors and community groups to:

• Build philanthropic resources,
• Connect donors to organizations/ programs they care about,
• Make effective grants that impact needs,
• Provide leadership to address community issues.

Fund Categories

Several fund categories are available to capture a donor’s intent and the degree of influence they desire.  All funds may be either permanent (only investment return supports charitable purpose) or pass through (all gifts and investment returns support charitable purpose).