State Tax Credit Programs

EITC/OSTC at OLSH

Turn your PA taxes into life-changing scholarships.

Through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, individuals and businesses can redirect their state tax dollars to OLSH scholarships and receive up to a 90% tax credit in return. This isn’t just a tax benefit — it’s a direct investment in students who deserve the chance to thrive in a safe, faith-based, academically excellent environment.

 

Watch the video to learn more from Cheryl Karashin, VP for Advancement at OLSH.

 

Why It Matters

  • OLSH awards $1.5 million annually in financial aid.

  • Last year, 72% of that aid ($1,048,634) came from EITC/OSTC donations from individuals and businesses.

  • Without this program, hundreds of students would lose access to an OLSH education.

Simply put: this program makes OLSH possible for our families.

 

The Need Is Urgent

Each year, more families apply for aid than we can fully fund. As tuition costs rise, the gap between what families can afford and what OLSH provides continues to grow. That’s why your participation, as an individual or business, is critical.

 

How You Can Help

Whether you are a corporation with state tax liability or an individual filing in Pennsylvania, you can join this mission. By committing to EITC/OSTC, you’ll:

  • Transform lives through scholarships.

  • Strengthen Catholic education in our region.

  • Make your tax dollars work for students, not Harrisburg.

 
Ready to take the next step? Contact [email protected] or call 412-269-7726 to get started today.
Thank you to the following individuals who directed their personal tax dollars to OLSH Financial Aid
through this special program:
 
R. Scott Brewer
Frank & Karen Burke
Dan & Tammy DeStefano
Mark & Claire Hudac
Douglas & Carol MacPhail
David Mathews
JJ Matthews & Jennifer Hafaeli
Lisa & Juan Polar
Bill & LuAnn Richardson
David Rohrich
Kevin & Karin Rooney
Ray & Jessica Sellman
Ron & Cathy Tisch
Mike & Amy Valenty
Susan & Manny Vallejo
Tom & Heather Walsh
Mary Wolf
Ron & Julie Wolf
EITC
To learn more and access the online application:
https://dced.pa.gov/programs/educational-improvement-tax-credit-program-eitc/
 
 
 
Bravo Foundation
 
The Children's Scholarship Fund
 
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
 
Greater Pittsburgh Surgical Alliance, P.C.
 
Maronda, Inc.
 
McGuire Memorial Foundation
 
Metro Benefits, Inc.
 
Simpson & McCrady LLC

Sisterson & Co LLP
 
UGI Storage Company
 
UPMC Health Benefits

 

Contact

[email protected]