Our Mission

At Friends of Education (FOE), we are dedicated to fostering high-quality educational opportunities for children in grades K-12. We have successfully allocated over $17 million in contributions to more than 100 Educational Improvement Organizations (EIOs) and Scholarship Organizations (SOs) for the 2023-2024 calendar years. Together, we strive to create a brighter future for all students by enhancing educational access and excellence. 

Our Services:

Friends has worked work with over 100 non-profit partners across Pennsylvania and distributed more than $17 million in EITC gifts. 

• For Individuals: Redirect your PA state tax to an approved private school or charity and enjoy a 90% state income tax credit. The remaining 10% qualifies as a federal charitable deduction, maximizing impact with ease. 

• For Businesses: Contribute to approved 501(c)(3) organizations and benefit from a 90% state tax credit plus a 100% federal business deduction, optimizing tax savings. 

• For Scholarship Organizations & Educational Improvement Organizations: 

• • Gift Facilitation through Our SPE: We manage EITC contributions via our Special Purpose Entity (SPE), simplifying donor engagement. 

• • Comprehensive Marketing Support: Partner with us to promote EITC opportunities to prospective donors. 

• • Full Compliance & Reporting: We handle all required reporting to the Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).