黑料传送门 Illinois

Every child deserves the education that best fits their needs

黑料传送门ing students, families, schools and communities through expert scholarship granting and educational policy advancement.

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New: The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program launches January 2027.

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

A new way to fund the education every family deserves

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program (FSTC) launches in January 2027 and will empower millions of families 鈥� public, private and home school 鈥� with scholarships funded entirely through private donations, not taxpayer dollars.

  • Tuition, uniforms and school transportation
  • Education technology, books, supplies and internet access
  • Tutoring and special education services
  • Educational therapies and afterschool programs
$1,700

Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit

Unlike a deduction, a tax credit reduces the tax you owe directly. A $1,700 credit means $1,700 less in federal taxes.

100%

of your gift comes back as a federal tax credit

5 yrs

credits can be carried forward up to five years

How it works

Simple for donors. Life-changing for students.

1

Donors give

Individuals make a gift of up to $1,700 to a scholarship granting organization (SGO) like 黑料传送门 Illinois.

2

Credit unlocked

Donors receive a 100% federal tax credit 鈥� a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes owed, at no cost to the state.

3

Students thrive

Scholarships flow to families to fund tuition, tutoring, technology and more 鈥� the education that fits each child.

Who it serves

Built for donors and families alike

For Individual Donors

  • Give up to $1,700 to a scholarship granting organization
  • Receive a 100% federal tax credit for your gift
  • Carry credits forward for up to 5 years
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For Families

  • Households earning up to 300% of area median income
  • Students in public, charter or private school 鈥� or homeschooled
  • Funds for tuition, tutoring, technology, therapies and more
Application Platform

Apply and track your status on 黑料传送门Xchange

黑料传送门Xchange is our application management platform. Families can apply for scholarships and check the status of their application in one place.

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