EITC

Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) is a program that allows eligible individuals and businesses to earn substantial Pennsylvania state tax credits by making donations to registered, non-profit educational organizations or scholarship programs

Individuals and businesses may contribute to any qualified charitable organizations that are registered with the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has created such an applicable organization, called the Pittsburgh Jewish Educational Improvement Foundation.

Simply put, when you contribute money for educational scholarships, the EITC program lowers your state tax liability.

If you pay taxes in Pennsylvania, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs (EITC/OSTC) allow you, as an individual or business, to redirect your state tax dollars to our Jewish day schools upon eligibility. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) provides state tax credits to approved eligible businesses that contribute to qualified organizations such as the Pittsburgh Jewish Educational Improvement Foundation (PJEIF).

Individuals and businesses can join our Special Purpose Entity (SPE) to participate and lower their tax liability. By joining our SPE with a two-year commitment, you will receive 90% of your contributions back in tax credits while touching the lives of so many students, families, and schools. 

Step 1: Determine If You Qualify

15,000+ Scholarships since 2001 and 600+ Yearly

Through EITC with the PJEIF, individuals and businesses continue to make a substantial impact. During the 2022-2023 academic year, more than 900 students received need-based Pre-K and K-12 scholarships.

Benefits of Jewish Preschools and Day Schools

• Support for low-income families
• Excellent academic preparation
• Values that emphasize helping others
• Increased participation in Jewish life for both kids and their parents