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Holocaust Memorial Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC)

Benefits

• Direct your state tax dollars to Holocaust education
• Receive a state tax credit worth 90% of your gift
• 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
• Minimum contribution of $6,200 per year for 2 years
• Payment in full may be due as early as October 1 for the tax year in which the 90% credit applies
• This opportunity to participate in Pennsylvania’s EITC program is through a partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools

60% of each gift

Goes to the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation to support Holocaust education

40% of each gift

Goes toward scholarships for students at Jewish day schools in the Philadelphia area

Learn more

To learn more about PHRF’s EITC program, please contact us at EITC@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.