Who We Are
The Conemaugh Health Foundation has become 1889 Foundation, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the community.
Our Story
1889 Foundation
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
1889 Foundation
Susan M. Mann, President
Debra Costlow, Director of Programs & Development
Wendy Reitnauer, Director of Finance
Barbara Hull, Administrative Assistant
Our Board
Nancy Abrahams
Amanda Artim, Secretary
Michael Barletta
Scott Becker
James Cascio, Vice Chairman
Kim Craig, Treasurer
Bruce Duke, III, MD
James F. Hargreaves, Chairman
Brian Lieb, DO
Frank Quitoni
Donald Ratchford, MD
Michael Smith
Rowland H. Tibbott, Jr.
Ronald Vickroy
Susan Williams, MD
Ex-Officio Member
Susan M. Mann, President
Our Name Reflects A Rich History
Built on our foundation.
Our new 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 our new name reflects the history and the spirit of giving that created and maintained the Conemaugh Health System for more than a century.
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Presenting the Chef Auction video — and thank you for a great evening!
We are grateful to all the sponsors, donors, chefs, and everyone who came out to the 10th Anniversary Chef Auction last night. We'll post event photography as soon
Our 2016-2017 Annual Report is out!
1889 Foundation's Annual Report, covering our fiscal year of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, has been mailed and sent to our supporters and friends! The report
1889 Foundation contributes to effort to modernize police equipment
On Sept. 27, a joint press conference was held to announce a $250,000 grant to the Johnstown Police Department to modernize and expand equipment. 1889 Foundation provided $150,000
“Those who are the happiest are those who do the most for others.”
“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”