Pledge your tax credit.
Fund a scholarship.
Congress has created a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 per taxpayer—$3,400 for a couple—that you can direct to scholarships for Partnership students, turning money you already owe into scholarships for children from low-income communities.
Pledge now to be ready to support a student when you file your 2027 return.
It's Simple.
Here are a few examples.
You're a couple who owe $10,000 in federal income tax.
Beginning with your 2027 return, you’ll have two options:
Option A:
As you’ve done before…
You pay
$10,000
to the IRS
Total out-of-pocket:
$10,000
Option B:
With a federal education tax credit…
You pay
$6,600
to the IRS
You direct
$3,400
to a scholarship for a student in need
Total out-of-pocket:
$10,000
You're single and owe $600 in federal income tax.
Beginning with your 2027 return, you’ll have two options:
Option A:
As you’ve done before…
You pay
$600
to the IRS
Total out-of-pocket:
$600
Option B:
With a federal education tax credit…
You pay
$0
to the IRS
You direct
$600
to a scholarship for a student in need
Total out-of-pocket:
$600
By pledging your tax credit scholarship now, you can change a child's life next year—and inspire others to do the same.
No money changes hands today. This is your statement of intent to direct your federal scholarship tax credit to a Partnership School when the program opens on January 1, 2027. We’ll reach out then with everything you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are tax credit scholarships?
The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) creates a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 that eligible taxpayers can designate to qualified scholarship-granting organizations. Donors can begin designating funds beginning January 1, 2027. For more information, click here.
Does this cost me extra money?
No. The tax credit scholarship redirects up to $1,700 of taxes you already owe. Rather than that money going to the federal government, you direct it to a scholarship. You pay the same amount in taxes; only the destination changes.
Who is eligible to participate?
Any individual with an applicable federal tax liability may be eligible. You can even support one of our Partnership Schools in Ohio if you don’t live in Ohio. We will provide detailed eligibility guidance once the final regulations are published. Submit your pledge and our team will follow up with personalized information.
How do I know how much to pledge if I haven’t done my taxes yet?
Our goal is to recruit 500 pledges, and every dollar helps a student. We hope you give generously; the important thing is simply to pledge to give, so feel free to estimate a modest amount now with the hope of giving more when your taxes are complete.
Is this pledge binding?
No. This pledge is a non-binding statement of intent. We will collect your information now and contact you starting January 1, 2027, with everything you need to complete your official designation.
How will I fulfill my pledge?
You’ll make a payment to a scholarship granting organization and then get the money refunded when you file your taxes. We can walk you through it, or your tax preparer can help. We’ve been working with similar state tax credits for years, and we’re happy to put our experience to use to help with your questions. It’s easy to do, and it makes a world of difference for one of our students.
Who can I talk to for more information?
You can talk with a tax advisor. You can also contact Beth Blaufuss on the Partnership team at beth.blaufuss@thepartnershipschool.org or 646.355.8862.
