Earned Income Tax Credit

PENNSYLVANIA PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Did you know you can redirect your Pennsylvania tax liability to support critical scholarships at the Kaiserman JCC?

The Kaiserman JCC takes great pride in the diversity of our school community. Your support helps to ensure that our school fulfills its mission; to provide students from all types of families and socio-economic backgrounds with a Jewish education. Your tax dollars translate into crucial scholarships that enable us to open our doors to talented students with limited financial means.

PKSO participants receive a 90% Pennsylvania tax credit for their contribution which means it costs just a dime to give a dollar to our school! Please consult your tax adviser to learn how this program can work for your tax circumstances and note that the minimum annual contribution is $6,000 (approximately $200,000 in PA taxable income).

As we work towards expanding our preschool programs, Kaiserman JCC will no longer host a Kindergarten. Therefore, Kaiserman can only benefit from PKSO contributions.

Pennsylvania Education Partnership LLC is our partner in the PKSO program. Their LLCs accept both individuals and businesses as members. PEP’s website is a good resource at Pennsylvania Education Partnership LLC.

PEP LLC currently has tax credits available in the PKSO program. The deadline for 2025 PKSO contributions with PEP is May 23. To learn more, contact Michael Berton who will connect you with PEP.

If a business with PA tax liability wishes to apply for its own tax credit award, it can do so directly here. New business applications should be made on July 1 so this is a good time to speak with your tax adviser. Step-by-step instructions for business applications are here.

To learn more about supporting the Kaiserman JCC through the EITC and PKSO programs, please contact Michael Berton.