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Support Bethany School students through the Ohio Tax Credit Scholarship Program!

Normally, the thought of your taxes can bring frustration, or stress.  But for Ohio taxpayers, it can, for once, be part of helping to empower students to thrive in a diverse world!

You can assist Bethany School to raise unlimited funds through the Ohio Tax Credit Scholarship Program!

The state of Ohio offers state income tax credits for Ohio residents that support scholarship granting organizations (SGOs), nonprofits that provide private school scholarships to students in need.  Bethany School is such an organization! 

This tax-credit scholarship program allows Ohio taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits up to $750 for their donations for individuals and up to $1,500 for married couples filing jointly.

Over 80% of our students receive some form of financial aid and you can help ensure that we are able to provide an outstanding education to every young person in need.

  • This program allows you to make a gift to our beloved community of learners without having to pay out of your own pocket.  
  • In fact, you can make a contribution here early in 2025 and still claim it on your 2024 tax filings! 
  • All gifts made by April 15, 2025 are eligible for a tax credit on your 2024 Ohio filing.
  • We strongly advise to make your gift by April 1, 2025 to allow adequate time to process your gift and receive an acknowledgment statement.  This document will be need to be submitted to the State of Ohio as part of your filing. 

Best of all, there is no limit to the level of funds our school can receive.  We have an ambitious goal of raising $120,000 this school year for financial aid so every contribution made will go directly to this and it could add up fast! 

Gifts of any size may be made, up to $750 per person/$1,500 married couple that files jointly. 

Please note that this is a redirection of your tax dollars, not a charitable contribution-consult your tax professional with any particular questions. 

How to give

Bethany School is proud to partner with the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS) to provide our families and friends with the opportunity to support this program.

The Ohio Association of Independent Schools consists of 46 member schools throughout the state of Ohio, all committed to the quality education that independent schools provide to students from diverse backgrounds.

OAIS serves as the formal facilitator of all giving and will be processing each and every contribution on behalf of Bethany School.

Giving is easy and everything is completed online here: OAIS Giving Portal

A few items of note before you begin:

  • You will need to create an account once you reach the giving page.  This is a simple process that takes only seconds.
  • All gifts must be made online by credit card, ACH transfer, or by mailing a paper check 

    PLEASE NOTE:  Donations made via ACH transfer or paper check must be registered by 4/3/25 in order to allow time for processing to claim a 2024 tax credit. Donations made after 4/3/25 are not guaranteed to be processed in time for the filing of 2024 taxes.

  • You will be directed to complete an online form, which needs to be completed regardless of payment method.  When you reach the “Select Schools” section, scroll and select to “Bethany School-Cincinnati.”  

Once you begin, follow all additional instructions and prompts through completion. 

If you wish to contribute the maximum amount of $1,500 as a couple filing jointly, you must complete the process twice, making two gifts of $750. 

For general questions about this program and how it will benefit Bethany School, please contact Mark Phair, Director of Development at phair@bethanyschool.org. 

For technical support or questions about a completed transaction, please contact OAIS at sgo@oais.org. 

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