Redirect your PA state tax liability for a 90% tax credit

Fund need-based scholarships for Philadelphia area students to attend Catholic Pre-K, grade, and high schools while receiving a 90% tax credit

Program Overview

Through the establishment of Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, donors can receive up to a 90% tax credit against their personal PA state tax liability by making their gift through BLOCS.

An individual or company who wishes to take advantage of this tax-credit program may become a member of a BLOCS Scholarship LLC (“LLC”) with a 2-year commitment to fund the LLC. These credits will be distributed to each member via K-1 and are then applied to your PA tax liability for the tax year in which the donation is made.

What types of taxes can be offset by this credit?

Individuals who pay Pennsylvania income taxes and businesses that are authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to one or more of the following taxes:

  • Personal Income Tax, Sub-chapter S-corporations and other “pass-through” entities will be able to use the credit against the shareholders’, members’, or partners’ PA personal income taxes

  • Corporate Net Income Tax

  • Malt Beverage Tax

  • Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax

  • Insurance Premiums Tax (excluding surplus lines, unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)

  • Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax

  • Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax

  • Retaliatory Fees under Section 212 of the Insurance Company Law of 1921

Becoming a Donor is Simple

  1. Make a 2-year commitment to a scholarship donation through BLOCS by redirecting your Pennsylvania state tax liability.

  2. You then sign your LLC agreement and write your check to BLOCS. We then disperse the funds to the school of your choice or that of greatest need if your gift is undesignated.

  3. BLOCS provides you with a K-1 for your donation, and your 90% tax credit is issued to you by the state.

  4. Your tax credit can either be used to fund your year 2 commitment to BLOCS, or it can nearly double your annual donation to your designated school.


PA Tax Program Participant Estimator

We invite you to use the calculator below to estimate your possible gift through the PA Tax Credit program. Enter your taxable income in Pennsylvania and your filing status. If the estimated minimum yearly donation is more than $3,000 you are eligible to enroll in the program. Adjust the yearly donation amount, to see what the actual cost to you will be after the credits and deductions have been applied.


This tool is for informational purposes only and we do encourage you to contact your tax professional if you would like to enroll in the PA State Tax Credit Program with BLOCS.

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Yearly Donation (2 Year Commitment Required)

There is a minimum contribution amount of $3,000 to enroll in the program, and based on your PA State Tax Liability, your maximum donation amount is less than $3,000.
This calculation assumes federal tax brackets as of the 2023 tax year. Always consult with your tax advisor regarding your individual financial situation.

Contact the Team to Get Started

Stephanie Maiocco

Jeff Gibson

Jim Downey

Eligible participants to the tax credit program, referred to below as “donors” include:

  1. Individuals who pay Pennsylvania income taxes and

  2. Businesses that are authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, and are subject to one or more of the taxes listed above

Tax Program FAQ’s

Download the
Tax Credit Program Overview Brochure →

Need expert guidance?

BLOCS works with trusted financial professionals who understand the Pennsylvania tax credit program and can gladly assist in managing the donation process with BLOCS from start to finish. Contact them to learn more and discuss your unique financial situation.