Garrett College Foundation

The Garrett College Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1982, recognizing the myriad needs for students and the communities in which we serve. As an independent non-profit 501(c)3 corporation established to receive and administer funds to further the educational opportunities and the educational environment of Garrett College, the Foundation pursues individual and organizational gifts and grants in support of scholarships, student and faculty development, special programs and capital projects.

Campaigns & Notable Gifts

'The Campaign for Garrett: Realizing our Dream'

The Garrett College Foundation, fresh from a record-breaking Offutt STEM Center capital campaign that raised more than $2.3 million, launched the public phase of the Performing Arts Center campaign in November 2021. The campaign is closing in on its goal to raise $2.5 million to provide supplemental operational and programming fund for the PAC. The campaign’s success is due to the generosity of the Garrett County community. Read about our PAC campaign supporters at Press & Media – Performing Arts at Garrett College.

The Daniel E. Offutt Trust recently designated a $500,000 gift for the new Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, with the Garrett College Board of Trustees designating the center’s theatre as the Daniel E. Offutt III Theatre. The late Oakland native and artist cared greatly for the College and his community. Read more

The Naylor Family Trust, working through the Community Trust Foundation, has made a $200,000 gift to the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. Pictured, left to right, are CTF Director Leah Shaffer, Garrett College Foundation Executive Director Cherie Krug, and Garrett College President Dr. Richard Midcap. Read more

Laptop Bar

Made possible through the generosity of Daly Computers, Inc.

Physics/Earth Science Lab & Classroom

Made possible through the generosity of Appalachian Regional Commission

Edna Solomon Moran Chemistry & Microbiology Lab

Made possible through the generosity of Dr. Walter H. Moran, Jr.

Main & Small Conference Rooms and Faculty Office

Made possible through the generosity of First United Bank & Trust

Faculty Office

In honor of Barry and Gretchen Rush by the Rush sons and families

Student Tutoring Area

In memory of Stanley H. and Henry B. Grecki by Cherie and Ron Krug

Student Tutoring Area

Made possible through the generosity of Dr. Brenda and Mr. Sull McCartney in honor of Garrett County’s FIRST Robotics Teams

Student Study Area

Made possible through the generosity of Garrett Container Systems in memory of Don Morin, Sr. and Ruth Morin

Group Study Room

In honor of Mr. Philip Malone for his longstanding commitment to Garrett County youth learning about the power of robotics

The Kalie Hostutler Ashby Learning Lounge

Pictured (left to right) are: Bonnie Winters, Matt Ashby, Sawyer Ashby, Kim Hostutler, Brittney Hostutler, Neil Winters

The Kalie Hostutler Ashby Learning Lounge

To honor Ashby and the value she placed on the high school dual enrollment program, employees of Garrett College established the Kalie Hostutler Ashby Academic Achievement Fund. With the help of her family and friends, the fund recently reached endowment level, which means her legacy will continue to shine for years to come.

Seated in the front row (left to right) are: Christine Upole, Brittney Hostutler, Matt Ashby holding Sawyer Ashby Second row: Marcia Knepp, Kearstin Hinebaugh, Kim Hostutler, Holly Montana Standing are: Stacy Holler and Kim DeGiovanni, fund chair

Additional recognition

Wet Classroom - Made possible through the generosity of Piet and Rosemary Versteegen in loving memory of Margaret Brock

Student Tutoring Area - Made possible through the generosity of President Richard and Mrs. Donna Midcap

STEM-202 & STEM-206 Classrooms - Made possible through the generosity of The Belt Construction Group

Faculty Office - Made possible through the generosity of Carl & Jane Belt