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Giving Opportunities
DONATE NOW! VIA MAIL Please mail your tax-deductible contribution to: Lars Beck, CEO
As a charter school established under Act 22 of the Pennsylvania legislature, Young Scholars is an independently operated public school. As such, we are able to make innovative decisions regarding our curriculum and school culture. However, because we are only partially funded by the government on a per-pupil basis, and because we cannot charge tuition and must adhere to federal and state laws in the education of our students, we rely heavily on private donations and grants to augment the government funds. Without these, we cannot provide the high quality of student programming and academic atmosphere that sets Young Scholars apart from other middle schools. Overview An investment in a Young Scholars student's education is an investment in the future. The challenges our students face are numerous: • 70% of our students live at or below the poverty level • Many come from single-parent households • Many enter Young Scholars well below their grade level in many subjects Despite these obstacles, each of these middle-schoolers holds a dream for the future. For some it's to become a psychologist, lawyer, or chef; for others it's to provide a better life for their families. All of these students understand that the education they receive here is the first step towards their goals. Your gift will make a difference in the life of a student. Annual Fund Young Scholars depends on strong Annual Fund support from our donors in order to sustain the daily life of our school and to continue providing a quality education to our students. Please consider a contribution to the Young Scholars Charter School today. For more information, contact our Director of Development, Jana Wilcox (jwilcox@phillyscholars.org). Corporate Giving The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit, corporations have a significant opportunity to impact the education of Young Scholars' students. Established by Act 4 (H.B. 996, P.N. 1878, Session 2001), EITC allows businesses to receive a 90% credit against their state tax liability by contributing or donating cash, personal property, or services to a nonprofit educational improvement or nonprofit scholarship organization for two consecutive years. Businesses eligible to participate in EITC are subject to the following taxes: Corporate Net Income Tax; Capital Stock Franchise Tax, Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax; Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax; Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax; Insurance Premiums Tax; or Mutual Thrift Institution Tax. If your company would like to support Young Scholars through this program, please contact Director of Development, Jana Wilcox (jwilcox@phillyscholars.org). Gifts of Securities Young Scholars gladly accepts gifts of stock. For information and assistance in transferring securities, please contact Director of Development, Jana Wilcox (jwilcox@phillyscholars.org). Matching Gifts Many employers offer matching-gift programs and will match, and often double or triple, the charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your company to see if they will match your gift to the Young Scholars Charter School.
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