Formerly Lititz Area Mennonite School
Help make Christ-centered education possible for more students through Pennsylvania’s EITC and SPE programs.
Did you know that Pennsylvania offers tax credit opportunities that allow eligible businesses and individuals to support student scholarships at schools like Catalyst Christian School?
Through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and Special Purpose Entity (SPE) partnerships, you may be able to redirect a portion of your Pennsylvania state tax liability toward scholarships that help families afford a Christian education.
The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows eligible businesses to receive Pennsylvania state tax credits for contributions made to approved scholarship organizations.
These contributions help provide scholarships to eligible families, offsetting the cost of tuition at participating schools.
Pennsylvania businesses authorized to do business in the state and subject to eligible Pennsylvania taxes may apply to participate in the EITC program.
An eligible business applies for EITC credits through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Once approved, the business makes a contribution to an approved scholarship organization. (See links to the two we work with below.)
The contribution helps provide scholarships to eligible students.
The Pennsylvania application schedule generally includes:
May 15: Businesses renewing an existing two-year commitment or continuing a current commitment.
July 1: New applicants and businesses applying for additional credits.
Application dates and availability should be confirmed with the state each year.
Learn More About EITC and Apply Through Pennsylvania DCED HERE
A Special Purpose Entity (SPE) provides another way for eligible Pennsylvania taxpayers, including individuals, to participate in education tax credit programs.
Through an SPE, eligible individuals can participate in a partnership that contributes to approved scholarship organizations, helping provide tuition assistance to students attending schools like Catalyst.
This creates an opportunity for more people in our community to invest in Christian education and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.
Every scholarship helps open the door to a Christ-centered education for another student. Whether you are a business owner or an individual taxpayer, these programs offer an opportunity to make a meaningful investment in the next generation.
We are grateful for those who choose to partner with Catalyst in making Christian education accessible to more families.
Have questions? Contact Catalyst Christian School, and we would be happy to help connect you with the right resources.
Connect with our SPE partner to learn more about eligibility, contribution requirements, and how to get started.