Federal Tax Credits - Catholic Education Foundation

FEDERAL TAX CREDIT Scholarship

Starting January 1, 2027, through the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) and the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), federal taxpayers can receive a 100% federal income tax credit for donations up to $1,700. Your gift to CEF directly supports scholarships for K–12 students in Catholic schools—at no net cost to you. CEF is the exclusive Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) for Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Impact to Donors

When you make a contribution of $1,700 to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO), such as CEF, you receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for your tax return. In doing so, you help expand educational freedom for students and families desiring a Catholic education.

Impact for Students and Families

Students from households earning up to 300% of the area median income qualify for scholarships, with priority given to lower-income families and additional awards provided as funding is available. These scholarships expand access to Catholic education, make tuition and specialized services more affordable, and empower families to choose the learning environment that best fits their child’s needs. Scholarship funds will be used for tuition and school fees.

Federal Tax Credits - Catholic Education

Take the Next Step

Make a difference in a student’s life while receiving federal tax credits equal to 100% of your donation. Take this short survey to let us know what federal tax credit scholarship topics you would like to hear more about in the future:

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION IN KANSAS

Students
Apply

Families of eligible students apply for a scholarship.

Donors Give
to CEF

Individual donors make qualified contributions to CEF and in turn receive a 100% federal tax credit.

Scholarships Awarded

Scholarships are awarded to families who meet the requirements helping eligible students receive a quality Catholic education.

Helpful Resources

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) Information from the Internal Revenue Code Section 25F
If you would like information about donating to the Federal Tax Credit program, need further assistance with your donation, or have additional questions, please contact our team at CEFdonations@archkck.org or by calling 913-721-1572.