Many faithful individuals may not have the means to make a substantial contribution during one’s life but may be able to do so through a charitable gift in a last will or estate plan. Such legacy gifts are perhaps ultimate acts of financial stewardship.  You may wish to remember the Independent Catholic Foundation with a specific dollar amount or the remainder once your estate has made distributions to loved ones. Please consult an attorney to ensure that your wishes are documented correctly.

Specific Amount Example
“With gratitude for all that God has given me, I give, devise, and bequeath to the Independent Catholic Foundation, Altoona, Pennsylvania (FEIN 25-1625390), (the sum of $__________ or description of specific property) to support its mission.”

Residuary Example
“With gratitude for all that God has given me, I give, devise, and bequeath to the Independent Catholic Foundation, Altoona, Pennsylvania (FEIN 25-1625390), the remainder of my estate after all debts, taxes, expenses and family bequests have been paid to support its mission.”

If it is your intent to deposit all or part of a bequest into an Independent Catholic Foundation Endowment Fund, please contact us at (814) 201-2080 for an accurate designation.