Recognized As A Central PA Top 100 Organization!

Recognized As A Central PA Top 100 Organization!

Grateful to be named by PA Business Central as a Top 100 Organization! Established in 1990 as a self-governing, lay-led public charity, the Independent Catholic Foundation provides long-term financial support to Catholic causes throughout the US with emphasis on those...
2026-27 IMPACT Grant Applications Now Available!

2026-27 IMPACT Grant Applications Now Available!

Parishes and K-12 Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are encouraged to apply for a matching IMPACT Grant for the July 2026 – June 2027 fiscal year. Our grants may cover up to 50% of student retreats, parish missions, adult catechesis,...
Announcing Our New Headquarters

Announcing Our New Headquarters

Strategic Purchase Ends 35 Years of Leasing, Reinforces Commitment to Catholic Causes ALTOONA, PA – The Independent Catholic Foundation proudly announces the acquisition of the former Catholic Charities property at 1300 Twelfth Avenue in Altoona next to the Cathedral...
Celebrating Catholic Education

Celebrating Catholic Education

Thirty-five years ago, our initial focus was to establish endowments for Catholic Education. Even today, 141 of our 300 endowments provide tuition assistance and scholarships to students enrolled in Catholic elementary and high schools as well as seminarians and...
Announcing Our New Mailing Address

Announcing Our New Mailing Address

Please use the following address for all mailed correspondence including contributions, grant and scholarship applications, etc. Stay tuned for a near future announcement about our new office location! Independent Catholic Foundation P. O. Box 31 Altoona, PA...

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