911±¬ÁÏÍø Every child deserves the education that best fits their needs Empowering students, families, schools and communities through expert scholarship granting and educational policy advancement. Make the Pledge 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 — public, private and home school — 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø. 2 Credit unlocked Donors receive a 100% federal tax credit — 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 — 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 Make the Pledge For Families Households earning up to 300% of area median income Students in public, charter or private school — or homeschooled Funds for tuition, tutoring, technology, therapies and more Application Platform Apply and track your status on EmpowerXchange EmpowerXchange is our application management platform. Families can apply for scholarships and check the status of their application in one place. News & AnnouncementsThe latest from 911±¬ÁÏÍø All news → June 2026 Treasury Previews Education Freedom Tax Credit Guidance WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury previewed forthcoming Treasury and IRS guidance for the implementation of the… Read more → June 2026 Will Pritzker opt in to federal program that covers private and public school costs? These advocates hope so Gov. JB Pritzker has not yet decided if Illinois will offer a new federal tax-credit scholarship program that… Read more → Stay in the loop Sign up for our newsletter Program updates, application deadlines and news — a few times a year, never spam. Email(Required) We’ll only use your email to send 911±¬ÁÏÍø updates.
June 2026 Treasury Previews Education Freedom Tax Credit Guidance WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury previewed forthcoming Treasury and IRS guidance for the implementation of the… Read more →
June 2026 Will Pritzker opt in to federal program that covers private and public school costs? These advocates hope so Gov. JB Pritzker has not yet decided if Illinois will offer a new federal tax-credit scholarship program that… Read more →