Governance
The Independent Catholic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is dedicated to providing long-term financial benefits to Catholic parishes, schools, cemeteries, ministries and service organizations in the United States, with emphasis on those within the geographic boundaries of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The Foundation is governed solely by a lay Board of Trustees.
We have become the largest charitable foundation in Central Pennsylvania with an endowment portfolio adhering to the ethical, moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church.
We believe every Catholic has a legacy regardless of one’s financial status. Each legacy gift administered by the Independent Catholic Foundation builds up the Body of Christ for generations to come. Charitable gifts to the Independent Catholic Foundation are tax exempt to the extent the law allows. Please consult your tax advisor to determine your specific situation. To discover ways to give, please contact us for a confidential conversation; to begin online, click here.
Federal Tax ID #25-1625390.

Board of Trustees
Ray Askey
Treasurer
St. Rose of Lima, Altoona
(Term ends 2025)
Amy Dalton
Our Lady of Victory, State College
(Term ends 2027)
Joseph Fortunato
St. Anthony of Padua, Windber
(Term ends 2026)
P. Joseph Lehman, Jr.
St. Michael, Hollidaysburg
(Term ends 2025)
Mary Beth Lieb
St. Nicholas, Nicktown
(Term ends 2027)
Matt Lingle
Our Lady of Victory, State College
(Term ends 2027)
Thomas McAneny
Board Chair
St. Andrew, Johnstown
(Term ends 2026)
Thomas Songer II
Our Lady of Victory, State College
(Term ends 2025)
William Stasko
Immediate Past Chair
St. Clement, Johnstown
(Term ends 2026)
Ron Stellabotte
St. Michael, Hollidaysburg
(Term ends 2027)
Jerry Stephens
Holy Name, Ebensburg
(Term ends 2027)
Bill T. Ward
Board Secretary
St. Michael, Hollidaysburg
(Term ends 2027)
Administration

Christopher Ringkamp
Chief Executive Officer
St. John the Evangelist, Altoona
chris@icfoundation.us

Annette Wholaver
Director of Finance & Grant Coordinator
St. Bernard, Hastings
annette@icfoundation.us

Mary Jo Ludwig
Charitable Gift Advisor
St. Nicholas, Nicktown
maryjo@icfoundation.us