SGO Tax Credit

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• Learn More about One Child One Family Scholarship Giving Organizations (SGO)

  Established in 2022, Ohio Scholarship Fund DBA Every Child Every Family is a nonprofit scholarship granting organization registered in the state of Ohio. Donations to Every Child Every Family are used to fund scholarships for students in grades K-12 at partnering private schools. Donations to scholarship granting organizations like Every Child Every Family can allow donors to receive a tax credit on their Ohio Income tax.
  
  Visit https://everychildeveryfamily.org/ for more information.

• What is a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)?

  A Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization certified by the Ohio Attorney General that receives contributions from donors and awards academic scholarships to eligible K-12 students in Ohio. The organization must prioritize awarding scholarships to low-income students as defined by the state.

• What is the benefit of an SGO to CMEC?

  The State of Ohio recently enacted legislation allowing a tax credit of up to $750 per individual or $1,500 for married couples filing jointly for donations made to certified scholarship-granting organizations. This credit is available to individuals and pass-through organizations who have an Ohio tax liability. 
  
  

  Ohio taxpayers benefit through a dollar-for-dollar reduction of their state tax liability, while choosing to redirect those tax dollars in support of Columbus Montessori students at no additional cost to them. 
  
  CMEC benefits from the program by being able to award tuition assistance that prioritizes families in need who seek the opportunity for their children to receive a Montessori education at CMEC. 
  
  For individualized questions or concerns, consult with your personal accountant or financial advisor. 

• If I contribute to the SGO, is that considered a gift to CMEC?

  There are many ways in which our community supports CMEC and we are thrilled to add another option to support our students. Because the SGO contribution is a redirection of tax dollars, it is different than a philanthropic gift. SGO contributions are not the same as Impact Fund gifts which are utilized for our most critical improvements not covered by tuition costs such as improvements to our facilities and enhancing our programming. However, we will recognize SGO supporters in our Annual Report materials to share our gratitude.

• Can donors designate a specific student for their donation?

  No, a donor can designate a specific participating school but not a specific student.

• What students are eligible for a scholarship through an SGO?

  Schools must give priority to low-income students (K-12) for scholarships and primarily award academic scholarships for (K-12) students. Low income is defined as income below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

• Who is responsible for submitting SGO contribution information to the State of Ohio?

  Each donor is personally responsible for maintaining the contribution acknowledgment receipt from the SGO in order to receive the tax credit. The SGO is a separate 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and they will issue your tax receipt (EIN: 88-2008090) stating the amount of contribution, date, and organization's name. CMEC does not issue tax receipts for Every Child Every Family SGO contributions. 

• Do participating schools have access to donation and financial information?

  Every Child Every Family SGO enables schools to login and view its available scholarship funds. Schools are notified by email when a donor makes a gift and designates their school.

• What year does the tax credit apply for?

  Donations received on or up to the Federal tax filing deadline of April 15, 2025, may be claimed for the 2024 tax year, however a credit from this contribution may not be claimed for both the 2024 and 2025 tax filings.

• Can I claim my donation on both state and federal tax returns?

  No. If you are claiming the maximum individual donation ($750) you may claim your full credit on your Ohio tax return. However, any donation above your Ohio tax liability may be taken as a deduction on your federal tax return.

• What if I don't have any Ohio tax liability?

  Your donation to an Ohio Scholarship Granting Organization would not be eligible as an Ohio credit. The full donation may be eligible to take as a deduction on your federal tax return.
  
  

  Check with your accountant or tax professional to determine how donations may impact your specific tax situation.

• Thank you CMEC SGO Contributors

  You've helped raise $68,007.50 for student scholarships at Columbus Montessori Education Center!
  
  Chad Aldis
  Tenzin & Jonathan Alexander

  Christina & Matthew Aprile

  Jill & Brian Aubert

  Larry Aubert

  Janet Meltzer & Seth Becker

  Tyler Johnoff & Jason Brown

  Julia Backoff & Chip Burke

  Colleen Koehler & Matthew Campbell

  Robin Koehler & Brian Cantor

  Patel Anuj & Eve Ciacciarelli

  Andrew Cornell in honor of Phyliss Cornell

  Katelyn & Joseph Do

  Jamie & Jonathan Dombrady

  John Dougherty

  Barbara & David Eft in honor of Our Grandchildren, Quinn & Sutton Aubert
  Brent Foley

  Emily & Aaron Green

  Kendra & Eric Gussler

  Melody Steely & Steve Gussler

  Scott Hall

  Sofi Qoriah & Reece Hall

  Chiseko Hamisi
  Robyn & Michael Handschuh in honor of Roberta Spink

  Emily Soares & Travis Hayden
  Joanna & Ryan Helon

  Hannah Choe & David Hoelzle
  Allison & Andrew HoSang in honor of Tamala Clark-Culp

  Vicky & Kenneth Householder in honor of "The Gussler Girls"

  Rekha & Arvind Kohli

  Kathryn and Daniel Kort
  Nicole Sintov & Kurt Lavetti

  Jemimah Robbs & Peter Lohmann

  Joyce Marquette

  Allyson Marty

  Abigail & John McClain

  Rebecca & Clint McCoy

  Alyssa & Tim Moody

  Katie & Luke Morris
  Elizabeth Campolongo & Roman Nitze

  Subathra Thanabalan & Mark Potnick

  Danielle Raglin

  Loran & Michael Romanoff
  

  Katie & Mykah Rose

  Kathryn & Mykah Roush
  Andria & Aaron Searles in honor of Shirley Searles

  Ashley & Alex Smetzer

  Amanda Crabtree & Andrew Stamp

  Becky Sullivan in honor of The Small Family

  Amanda & Tyease Smith in honor of Tyease Smith, Jr.
  Adena Strahm

  Dusty Lake & Trevor Traphagen
  Elizabeth Suty & Bryan Trapp

  Kathryn & Joshua VanDixhorn

  Alicia & Brian Vereb
  Monique & Bryan Winbush

  Crystal Lappe & Abe Zawodni