by Chris Ringkamp | Mar 18, 2020 | News
Download a PDF version here to re-print or share with pastoral or finance council members. March 19, 2020 Solemnity of St. Joseph Dear Foundation Partners, As you are well aware, the coronavirus pandemic has greatly affected global financial markets. While our...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jan 7, 2020 | News
Please join us in welcoming Annette Wholaver as our Mission Advancement Associate. In addition to administrative responsibilities, Annette will coordinate our Impact Grant Program and annual endowment distributions as well as audit our endowment deposits and...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jul 12, 2019 | News
Despite a volatile investment cycle in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, the Board of Trustees of the Independent Catholic Foundation recently approved a 4.5% distribution rate for each of its 268 permanent endowments. This action will result in a record $1.3...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jul 1, 2019 | News
We begin our fiscal year with news that Charity Navigator has awarded us its coveted 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Charity Navigator’s award letter to us continues: “The nonprofit...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jun 26, 2019 | News
Applications are now available for Impact Grants that we will award in September to eligible Catholic parishes, schools and service organizations within the diocese. The Grants Committee has decided to give priority to projects emphasizing Clergy/Lay Leadership...
