Give through EITC

In 2001, the Pennsylvania legislature approved Act 4, which amends the public school code to provide for the establishment of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development. Act 4 authorizes the award of tax credits to businesses that make contributions of up to $200,000 to scholarship organizations. These scholarship organizations in turn designate funds as tuition assistance to qualified recipient schools like Community Partnership School. This legislation turns corporate tax dollars into scholarship funds that will help give all children the opportunity to choose a quality education.

The following is an illustration of how this funding would make a difference to Community Partnership School:

Nearly all of our students would qualify to receive this aid under state guidelines. We serve a 100% minority student body with a large number of families with low income—children who are at greatest risk both academically and socially. This year, over $600,000 will be needed to support financial aid requirements for our student body. The majority of those receiving aid have a total family income of less than $30,000 per year. These families make tremendous sacrifices to contribute to their child’s tuition. We are committed to admitting students and providing them with a quality education without regard to family income. Business donations under the EITC program make this possible.

Businesses can make a difference for children who otherwise would not have this educational opportunity by simply diverting your tax dollars. If you would like more information on giving a business tax credit donation to the Community Partnership School, please contact the school or visit our EITC Guide for more information.