Governance

The Independent Catholic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is dedicated to providing for the long-term financial benefit of 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 100% invested according to the ethical, moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church due to the trust placed upon us by clergy and laity.

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)

Annette Isgan

St. Peter, Somerset
(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)

Jackie Martella

St. Benedict, Johnstown
(Term ends 2025)

Thomas McAneny

Vice Chair
St. Andrew, Johnstown
(Term ends 2026)

Rick Musar

Secretary
Our Lady of Victory, State College
(Term ends 2025)

Thomas Songer II

Our Lady of Victory, State College
(Term ends 2025)

William Stasko

Board 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

St. Michael, Hollidaysburg
(Term ends 2027)

Administration

Christopher Ringkamp

Christopher Ringkamp

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

Annette Wholaver

Annette Wholaver

Office Administrator & Grant Coordinator
St. Bernard, Hastings
annette@icfoundation.us