A new way your community can fund your students

The federal scholarship tax credit · beginning January 1, 2027 · in participating states

Give $1,700, get $1,700 back

Redirect federal taxes you already owe into K-12 scholarships, and receive the full amount back as a federal tax credit.

Up to $1,700 per taxpayer each year. A dollar-for-dollar credit under 26 U.S.C. §25F, for donors with sufficient federal tax liability.

Your community gives

Parents, teachers, staff, alumni, and neighbors. The people already around your school each contribute up to $1,700.

From people you already know

The Foundation handles everything

Processing, eligibility, receipts, and federal compliance. By law, at least 90% of funds go to scholarships.

Zero burden on your school

Your students benefit

Tuition at private schools, plus tutoring, technology, class trips, and equipment for public and charter school students.

Public · Charter · Private

Why it costs donors nothing, net

−$1,700
donated to scholarships
+
+$1,700
federal tax credit
(taxes owed go down)
=
$0
net cost to the donor

The credit reduces federal taxes dollar for dollar, for donors with at least $1,700 in federal tax liability. Unused credit carries forward up to five years. Everyone's situation is different; this simple picture isn't tax advice.

Good for every part of your community

For families

Scholarships for tuition, tutoring, and technology, applied for once through one simple system.

For teachers & staff

The classroom resources your students need, plus a real say in the good your community does.

For schools

New funding and happier families, with no added workload and full transparency on every dollar.

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Sources: IRS · Federal Scholarship Tax Credit · U.S. Dept. of Education & Treasury Fact Sheet · P.L. 119-21 §70411

In plain words: this page simplifies a federal tax program so it's easy to understand. It isn't tax advice, and everyone's situation is different. Before you act, please talk it through with your accountant or tax professional and review the official sources above.

The K-12 Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a Delaware corporation; its application for 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status is pending, and Scholarship Granting Organization listing occurs through each participating state. Contributions are not eligible for the federal credit before January 1, 2027.