Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)

Support Incarnation with Your Tax Dollars!

The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (CEF) has been certified by Ohio as a scholarship-granting organization (SGO). In keeping with the mission of CEF and the regulations of an SGO, CEF-SGO provides financial-need-based scholarships to students in grades K-12 within the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Supporting students and their formation through Catholic Education is a great way to share our blessings and faith with younger generations. The CEF-SGO now allows for Catholic education supporters to be able to receive a tax credit for their generosity.
Ohio taxpayers who donate to SGOs may be able to claim a dollar-for-dollar, non-refundable tax credit on their state income tax return for up to $750 per donor (up to $1,500 if married and filing jointly). (See section 5747.73 of the Ohio Revised Code.)

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Tax Information

If you make $40,130 or more:

- You can donate $750 to the CEF-SGO
- And get your $750 back in your tax refund.
- Both you and your spouse can each donate $750 for a total of $1500, if you file jointly and make $74,356 or more together. If you file separately, then the $40,130 applies to each of you. Either way, if you both decide to donate, you should make two separate donations/transactions.

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If you make less than $40,130

- Your donation should be based on the amount of Ohio income tax you generate, if you want a one-for-one tax credit.
- Those who make $26,050 or less do not pay an Ohio income tax, so a tax credit is not useful.
- From $26,051 to $46,100, your Ohio income tax is calculated using this formula: $360.69 + 2.765% of excess over $26,050. Therefore, if you are in this income bracket, you should do the math and donate whatever Ohio tax you will owe.

How will this help Incarnation School?

- Give tuition assistance to any family that needs support, no matter the reasoning throughout the school year
- Help us in our process of strategically funding Incarnation School now and into the future.

Questions?

Leah Coghlan
Principal
937-433-1051