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Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC)

The Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation qualifies for the EITC program as an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO).

Benefits

  • Direct your state tax dollars to support our Holocaust education work
  • Receive a state tax credit worth 90% of your gift
  • Businesses and individuals are eligible for credit.
  • Deduct a portion of your gift from your taxable income on your individual federal return*

Requirements

  • Tax credits are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend planning for EITC-EIO contributions in the Spring. Please be in touch with us to ensure that credits are available for your contribution.
  • Minimum contribution of $6,000 per year for 2 years
  • This opportunity to participate in Pennsylvania’s EITC program is through a partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools

94% of your gift goes to the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation to support Holocaust education. 6% of each gift goes towards administrative costs associated with the EITC funds.

Learn more

To learn more about PHRF’s EITC program, please contact us at info@philaholocaustmemorial.org. A full explanation of the EITC program is available on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website.

* THE AMOUNT OF YOUR EITC CONTRIBUTION THAT CAN BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR FEDERAL INCOME WILL DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL TAX SITUATION. WE DO NOT PROVIDE TAX ADVICE AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO SEEK GUIDANCE FROM YOUR TAX PROFESSIONAL.

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