EITC & OSTC Tax Credits

Turn Your Pennsylvania Taxes Into Opportunity

Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs offer eligible individuals and businesses a meaningful way to support need-based scholarships at Drexel Neumann Academy.

By participating through BLOCS, eligible donors may redirect a portion of their Pennsylvania state tax liability to scholarship support and receive a state tax credit of up to 90%. Your participation helps more children in Chester access a strong, values-centered education in a safe and supportive school community.

Estimate your Tax-Credit Gift Contact DNA

See What Your Support Makes Possible

Scholarship support helps open the doors to far more than a classroom.

At Drexel Neumann Academy, students receive challenging academics, individualized attention, advanced technology, enrichment opportunities and the support of educators who know and care for them.

Watch how DNA students, families and educators describe the difference this community - and the support of BLOCS donors - has made in their lives.

Your Contribution Creates Opportunity

A Safe, Caring Community

DNA provides a nurturing environment where students are known, challenged and encouraged to grow.

Access to a Strong Education

Need-based scholarships help more children in Chester access the education and individualized support they deserve.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Students benefit from technology, enrichment, faith formation and opportunities that help them discover what is possible.

Preparation for What Comes Next

DNA helps students build the knowledge, confidence and character they need for high school, college and life.

Six Steps to Put Your Pennsylvania Taxes to Work at DNA

A flowchart on the left details the steps for donating to the EITC/OSTC program, while the right side provides supporting text and contact information.

For eligible Pennsylvania businesses applying directly through the EITC or OSTC program, the process generally follows six steps - from selecting a contribution amount and submitting an application to making the approved gift and receiving the corresponding tax credit.

Use the guide to the left as a high-level overview of the process.

Program requirements, application dates and available credits may change. Before applying, review the current Pennsylvania program requirements or contact DNA for help determining your next step.

Individuals - and businesses that would like additional support navigating the process - may also participate through BLOCS.

View Current PA EITC Information

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See What Your Gift Could Make Possible

BLOCS provides an online calculator to help prospective donors estimate a possible tax-credit contribution and understand its potential out-of-pocket cost. The calculator is intended as an estimate only. BLOCS and your tax professional can help you determine your eligibility and next steps.

Use the BLOCS Tax Calculator