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...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jun 26, 2019 | News
In several instances recently, fellow Catholics have asked us, “How was the office move?” The question has afforded us the opportunity to offer a friendly reminder that the Independent Catholic Foundation did not move because we are not a diocesan office....
by Chris Ringkamp | May 20, 2019 | News
Scholarships Available for College Juniors & Seniors The Independent Catholic Foundation seek applicants for the 2019 Welge Scholarship which provides financial assistance to worthy parishioners who are entering their junior or senior year of college and are a...
by Chris Ringkamp | Mar 5, 2019 | News
What Alois Kohlbecker began almost two centuries ago has been perpetually secured by his great-grandchildren for centuries to come. Alois was one of the early parishioners of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Bellefonte, Centre County, in the 1800s. His son,...
by Chris Ringkamp | Oct 2, 2018 | News
A year-end gift to your parish or one or more of our permanent endowments in honor or memory of a family member or friend helps fulfill our mission of providing for Christ’s ministries for the benefit of current and future generations. The following are a few...
by Chris Ringkamp | Sep 25, 2018 | News
At the annual meeting of the Independent Catholic Foundation in June, the board of trustees accepted the recommendation from the Finance Committee to set this year’s distribution rate at 4.5%. Taking the average market value of the full portfolio from the six...
by Chris Ringkamp | Sep 18, 2018 | News
As students from throughout our diocese make their way to college campuses near and far, the Independent Catholic Foundation announces three recipients of the 2018 Adelaide G. (Heverly) Welge Scholarship. Sierra Stevens from Mount Carmel Parish, Altoona, attends...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jul 3, 2018 | News
The Board of Trustees of the Independent Catholic Foundation has voted to accept Ronald Stellabotte as Trustee to a three-year term. Born and raised in Altoona, Stellabotte graduated from St. Francis University in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree. He then graduated as a...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jun 7, 2018 | News
Scholarships Available for Blair County Junior and Senior College Students Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Welge Scholarship which assists Blair County students who are entering their junior or senior year (third or fourth year) at an accredited...
by Chris Ringkamp | Feb 21, 2018 | News
(ALTOONA, PA) The Independent Catholic Foundation was recently recognized for our transparency with a Gold Seal on our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. More than 8 million visitors per...
