Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday begins the year-end charitable giving season by encouraging patrons to support their favorite charities (such as the Independent Catholic Foundation) with an online gift. Visit our Permanent Endowments page to choose one or more of your favorite funds, then make your gift via our Donate button at the […]

For the 2018-19 fiscal year, eligible Catholic entities within the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown include diocesan ministries, parishes, elementary schools, high schools and service organizations.  These matching grants are intended to support initiatives focused on (1) leadership training for clergy and lay leaders, (2) evangelization, (3) worship, (4) youth ministry, (5) faith formation, (6) security and […]

A representative from the Independent Catholic Foundation, Altoona, will hold a brief information session in the parish hall for anyone interested in learning how to leave a bequest in your will to the parish and/or school. The Foundation’s socially-responsible investment practices – used to manage the parish's and the school's permanent endowments – will also […]

Michael Kumer's interactive training session will focus on new and exciting trends found in peak-performing nonprofit organizations, including: board member recruitment, orientation and fundraising roles; board service agreements and expectations; board chair and CEO relationships, and much more.  The Independent Catholic Foundation is pleased to sponsor this event.