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EITC & OSTC

 

Educational Improvement Tax Credit [EITC] Program

Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit [OSTC] Program

 

The Phelps School is eligible to receive corporate gifts through two innovative programs offered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program. Companies that do business and pay corporate and other taxes in Pennsylvania can receive substantial tax credits by redirecting their state tax dollars to The Phelps School in support of scholarships for underserved and deserving students.

The EITC Program and the recently established OSTC Program, which benefits students who reside in underperforming school districts, each provide wonderful opportunities to not only the business making the donation, but also the young men who rely on this support to attend The Phelps School.

Tax credits start at 75% of the donation amount for a one-year contribution and increase to 90% for a two-year contribution. Tax credits can be applied to as much as $800,000 in contributions each year through both EITC and OSTC programs. Furthermore, the 25% (or 10% for two-year commitment) that is not included in the tax credit may be claimed as a charitable donation on your federal tax return, which would reduce the cost of your donation to almost nothing!

The application process for changing the course of a young man’s life could not be simpler! Visit the EITC Website or contact the Development Office for more information on these programs.