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...
by Chris Ringkamp | Jan 11, 2018 | News
Through the efforts of its Finance Committee, portfolio manager Christian Brothers Investment Services, and consultant Cornerstone Advisors, the Independent Catholic Foundation announces that its investment portfolio increased 14.7% in calendar year 2017. With its...
by Chris Ringkamp | Dec 20, 2017 | News
A year-end charitable gift to one or more of our permanent endowments for the benefit of your most cherished Catholic causes – a parish, school, religious order or diocesan ministry – within the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown will be invested in perpetuity. Each year...
by Chris Ringkamp | Oct 19, 2017 | News
The trustees and staff of the Independent Catholic Foundation congratulate Keller Engineers, founded by Joseph G. Keller, PE, for its induction into the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame. Keller Engineers is well deserving of this honor, not only...
