Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a Pennsylvania tax program that allows businesses to redirect their state tax liability to support the work of approved nonprofit organizations.

CAP is approved to accept EITC contributions as a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization (PKSO) to provide scholarships for families experiencing economic challenges to enroll their children in early learning programs at CAP.

Pennsylvania-authorized businesses subject to Personal Income, Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise, Corporate Net Income, Bank Shares, Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares, Insurance Premium (marine exclusions), Mutual Thrift, Malt Beverage, and/or Surplus Lines taxes.

• May 15 – Businesses renewing their 2-year commitment and businesses in the middle of their 2-year commitment
• July 1 – Initial business applicants and businesses wishing to submit an additional application

Please read on for a first-hand account about how access to a CAP early learning program scholarship funded through EITC contributions changed the game for a family who took in their pre-k nephew after experiencing homelessness.