About Us

Our Story

Our organization actually began decades ago. We were officially founded in 1993 as Conemaugh Health Foundation. We were the philanthropic arm of the hospitals of Conemaugh Health System. In September 2014, Conemaugh Health System was purchased by Duke LifePoint Healthcare. At that time, Conemaugh Health System became a for-profit organization. Months later, on March 1, 2015, the Conemaugh Health Foundation was reborn as 1889 Foundation, a completely independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Our Staff

Susan M. Mann

President

Debra Costlow

Director of Programs & Development

Wendy Reitnauer

Director of Finance

Barbara Hull

Administrative Assistant

Our Board of Directors

Trevor Anderson
Brad Hindman, CFP
Michael Kerr, Secretary
John Miko, D.Ed.
Alexander Pozun, DO
Lauren Presser, Esq.

Scott Becker, Treasurer
Sarah Redding, MD
John Saracena, Chairman
Susan Williams, MD
Alanna Wilson, Vice Chair

Ex-Officio Member

Susan M. Mann, President

Our name reflects a rich history, built on our foundation.

Our name instantly connects our foundation to two things that are central to our community’s rich history: the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889, and the hospital born from the world’s generosity after that great disaster. It is appropriate that the name 1889 Foundation reflects the history and the spirit of giving that created and maintained the Conemaugh Health System for more than a century.