Redirect Your Tax Dollars through Scholarship Donations
Empowering Education: Helping Ohio families choose the school that fits their child
The Ohio Association of Independent Schools Scholarship Granting Organization (OAIS SGO) provides scholarships to help low-income families attend the independent school of their choice.
Members of the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS) formed OAIS SGO after Ohio created the scholarship granting organization tax credit in House Bill 110 (2021). OAIS SGO is certified by the Ohio Attorney General to operate as a scholarship granting organization.
Give and receive a tax credit
Donors can receive a nonrefundable Ohio tax credit of up to $750 (single filers) or $1,500 (joint filers).
Coming January 1, 2027: a new federal tax credit of up to $1,700 per tax payer for donations to qualifying scholarship granting organizations. Ohio has chosen to participate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is the money I redirect from the Ohio taxes that I owe considered a donation?
A: No. Redirecting your tax dollars through an SGO is NOT a charitable donation, but it does give you control over how your tax dollars are used.
Q.: Is there a time frame I must redirect my tax dollars within?
A.: You may use OAIS/SGO to redirect your tax liability whenever you file your taxes, whether it’s in April or a later month.
Q.: Can I choose which student my contribution can go to?
A.: Your scholarship contribution goes to a general pool for your selected school and cannot be directed to an individual student.
Q.: Will Hershey provide me with the OAIS/SGO receipt?
A.: HMS will not have a copy of your receipt as it comes directly to you via email. Your OAIS/SGO receipt is needed for your tax advisor.
Q.: Who do I contact with my questions?
A.: You may contact Yvonne Delgado Thomas at ythomas@hhershey-montessori.org or by phone at 440-357-0918 ext. 64.
Q: I already filed my taxes and received my refund/paid what was owed. Is it still possible to complete the designation form to direct my state tax dollars?
A: No. The credit is available up until the date of filing or the deadline for filing (April 15th). Since you have already filed, the credit is not available for the current tax filing year. However, you may complete the designation form and use it as a credit for the next tax year.