FOR DONORS & FAMILIES
For the first time, federal policy lets you redirect part of what you already owe in taxes into scholarships for Christian school students. The donor program opens January 1, 2027.
The CEN SGO Donor Portal makes it simple, estimate your tax credit, choose your school, set up recurring gifts, and pull your tax documentation and giving history, all in one secure place.
A FEDERAL CREDIT
A federal tax credit applied dollar for dollar. A bigger impact than a charitable deduction.
5 years operating and $15 million in scholarship dollars raised.
You can continue receiving your state tax credit alongside the federal credit. The two programs run separately — you don't have to choose one over the other.
Donor receipts generated automatically. Attestation captured at the donor level. Documents ready to hand your tax professional and compatible software.
A federal tax credit applied dollar for dollar. A bigger impact than a charitable deduction.
5 years operating and $15 million in scholarship dollars raised.
You can continue receiving your state tax credit alongside the federal credit. The two programs run separately — you don't have to choose one over the other.
Donor receipts generated automatically. Attestation captured at the donor level. Documents ready to hand your tax professional and compatible software.
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TALK TO YOUR ADVISOR
We can send information directly to your tax professional. Request it below.
STORIES
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“A few years ago, my wife and I decided it was vital for our children to be educated in a Christian environment. Upon visiting schools, we quickly realized that this was a significant investment in their future that we simply could not afford.
However, we were blessed to learn about the Christian Education Network SGO, which significantly reduced our financial burden based on our income. As a result, our children are now in an environment where they grow academically and develop a biblical worldview in every aspect of their learning.”
K-12 Christian school, Ohio
"Supporting the SGO through CEN is a total no-brainer. It lets us redirect our tax dollars directly into our community, turning a standard tax bill into a real investment in local families and faith-based education. It’s amazing to know exactly where your money is going
But the impact became personal when our own family needed that support. Receiving an SGO scholarship has allowed our daughter to thrive in a values-driven school that might have otherwise been out of financial reach. We aren’t just cheering this program on from the sidelines; we are living proof that it works.
CEN makes the whole process so simple and transparent. They are perfectly bridging the gap between families who want to give and families who need a hand. We are just incredibly grateful to be part of this community."
Christian academy, FL
Max federal credit per individual
Dollar-for-dollar against your federal tax bill.
Carry-forward window
The credit doesn't expire if you can't use it all in year one. Banking it forward is built in.
"As a parent and supporter of the Christian Education Network (CEN), I have the unique privilege of seeing the power of the SGO from both sides. Thanks to CEN’s advocacy, our family was able to choose a private Christian education for our child, and the SGO funds we received made that tuition truly affordable. Experiencing that profound impact firsthand is exactly why we became SGO donors ourselves. The process is incredibly simple, and the dollar-for-dollar tax credit makes it seamless to redirect our tax dollars directly back into faith-based education. CEN has opened essential doors for our family, and we are grateful for the opportunity to both receive this blessing and give it back to others."
"When my wife first told me we could redirect our tax dollars to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) to fund scholarships for kids in K-12 Christian schools, I was incredibly skeptical. I figured there had to be a catch—either it was a scam, or the paperwork would be an absolute nightmare. But she insisted we look into it.
We brought the information with us to our annual tax appointment. Sitting right there in our tax preparer's office, we went to the CEN SGO website, made our donation, and chose which school to send it to.
The process took only a few minutes, and we saw our tax liability immediately drop by the amount we contributed. It cost us absolutely nothing extra, but it meant our tax dollars went exactly where we wanted them to.
Now we do it every year! If you're on the fence or think it sounds like a gimmick, just ask your tax professional about it. It’s the easiest way to make a real difference with money you have to pay anyway."
Max federal credit per individual
Dollar-for-dollar against your federal tax bill.
Carry-forward window
The credit doesn't expire if you can't use it all in year one. Banking it forward is built in.
You give to an SGO. You receive a federal tax credit dollar-for-dollar. Your gift funds scholarships.
Yes. If you have a state SGO, you can make your state gift and make a separate federal scholarship tax credit gift.
A clear breakdown of pass-through and overhead lives in the Resources article on where the money goes. The short version: at least 90%of every dollar reaches a school.
One conversation, built around your school. We learn about your families and your enrollment, walk through the platform on your own school, and get you set up and listed.
One conversation, built around your school. We learn about your families and your enrollment, walk through the platform on your own school, and get you set up and listed.
One conversation, built around your school. We learn about your families and your enrollment, walk through the platform on your own school, and get you set up and listed.
State Affiliate Director
SGO Director
