Take Control of Your Tax Dollars
Significant Tax Savings
Donors can receive a 90% Pennsylvania state tax credit and a 10% federal charitable deduction. Your donation costs a dime to give a dollar.
Direct Impact on Education
Donors can direct their tax dollars to the educational program of their choice, providing vital support to students in need.
About EITC
First Tee – Greater Philadelphia’s mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. We are approved as an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) and Scholarship Organization (SO), under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Through the EITC program, donors can support our innovative educational programs that serve thousands of students from the Philadelphia area each year.
Benefits for Businesses and Individuals
- Receive a Pennsylvania state tax income tax credit of up to 90% of their contribution.
- Receive a 10% federal itemized charitable deduction.
- Directly support First Tee – Greater Philadelphia.
- Provide educational opportunities for children in need.
Eligibility Requirements
- Donors must have Pennsylvania-sourced income, meaning they must be employed by, a shareholder of, or a partner in or member of (i.e., own an interest in an LLC) a business that pays taxes in Pennsylvania.
- Donors must be current on all state and federal tax obligations.
- Donors must be prepared to make a one- or two-year commitment of $5,000 or more per year.
Commonly Asked Questions
How does redirecting my taxes benefit children in Pennsylvania? By directing tax dollars to impactful organizations focused on educational equity donors help expand access to quality education for children in Pennsylvania, empowering them for a brighter future.
What if I am married? Only one eligible spouse should enroll; the tax credit applies to joint Pennsylvania tax liability, even if the other spouse is the primary earner.How do I enroll? Donors join a special purpose entity (SPE) by signing a joinder agreement, which grants access to tax credits and allows them to designate an educational program. For more details, contact [email protected] on how to make an EITC donation.
How do I enroll? Donors join a special purpose entity (SPE) by signing a joinder agreement, which grants access to tax credits and allows them to designate an educational program. For more details, contact [email protected] on how to make an EITC donation.
Thank you to those supporters contributing to our mission through EITC funding!
For more information, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and/or reach out to Matt DiBattista at [email protected].
Disclaimer: First Tee — Greater Philadelphia does not provide any tax consultation, legal advice, or financial guidance. Information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only. Individuals considering a donation through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program should consult with a professional tax advisor or accountant to determine eligibility and potential tax implications.