Ohio SGO Tax Credit Program
Give $750. Owe $750 Less. Net Zero.
You can help Padre Pio Academy transform students’ lives with a classical education built upon the good, the true and the beautiful.
The best part? It doesn’t have to cost you anything additional.
Contribute to the Ohio Scholarship Fund (DBA Every Child Every Family) and designate Padre Pio Academy as the beneficiary - to assist us in our mission of helping families educate their children in the Faith - while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $750 per individual or up to $1,500 annually if you are married filing jointly.
You have until April 15, 2026 to make a donation applicable to the 2025 tax year. Please help Padre Pio Academy families by making your donation today.
Three Simple Steps. Zero Net Cost.
Check Your Ohio Tax Bill & Determine Your Tax Liability: In general, income of $50,000 (individual) or $100,000 (married) will allow you to receive the full tax credit. Please consult with your tax professional or review your previous year state return (1040 IT, line 8c) to help estimate eligibility for 2025. Download our Tax Credit FAQ.
Designate Padre Pio Academy & Make Your Contribution: It will ultimately cost you nothing! Visit this link and select “Padre Pio Academy (Lakewood)” to make your donation. To write a check add “Padre Pio Academy (Lakewood)” to the memo and complete this form.
Claim Your Dollar-for-Dollar Tax Credit: If your 2025 state taxes are equal to or greater than your contribution to the Every Child Every Family SGO, you will receive a dollar-for-dollar refund up to $750 for an individual or up to $1,500 for married couples filing jointly. Every Child Every Family will send you an email and a letter that you can use to claim your tax credit.
Up to $1,500 Back. Dollar for Dollar.
You can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $750 per individual or up to $1,500 annually if you are married filing jointly.
Ohio SGO Tax Credit: Common Questions
-
A Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives contributions from donors and grants educational scholarships to eligible students in the State of Ohio. Donors (Individuals and entities) that contribute to Ohio certified SGOs can receive a tax credit through the Ohio Tax Credit Program.
-
The Ohio Scholarship Fund (DBA Every Child Every Family) is a Scholarship Granting Organization and was established in 2022 as a 501c3 non-profit corporation. Padre Pio Academy has partnered with them to provide the opportunity for donors to contribute scholarship funds to our students.
-
Yes! You can complete this form and mail a check to:
Every Child Every Family
School Choice Ohio
1335 Dublin Road, Suite 50-A,
Columbus, Ohio 43215 -
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the money you owe to the State of Ohio, while a tax deduction will decrease your taxable income, leading to a slightly lower tax bill. Specific tax questions should be directed to your personal tax advisor.
-
No. The Ohio SGO program requires scholarship awards be prioritized for low-income students.
-
Consult your tax professional and review your 2024 state return (1040 IT, line 8c) to help estimate your tax liability for 2025.
-
Yes! This is an easy way to double the impact of your gift. Contact your employer for information on how to complete this. You will not receive tax credit for the amount of your company’s matching gift, but you will help Padre Pio Academy families.
-
No, SGO donations for the 2025 tax year can be made until April 15, 2026.
-
Additional information on scholarship granting organizations is available through the Ohio Attorney General’s office.
-
You can apply here. In order to be considered you must be enrolled for the upcoming school year. More information on admissions is here.