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EITC for Pre-K Scholarship Donations

United Way of Chester County Inc

Funding Amount

100% tax credit for first $10,000; 90% tax credit for donations above $10,000, with maximum donation of $200,000 annually

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Program Type: Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program

Eligibility: Pennsylvania businesses

Provides a PA state tax credit to businesses that donate to pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) scholarships through Chester County United Way. Supporting local kids through this program can cost your business nothing – and may even put money back in your pocket.

How It Works:

  1. Business is approved for EITC
  2. Business makes donation to Chester County United Way for Pre-K scholarships
  3. Business is reimbursed by the state through a PA state tax credit

Tax Credit Structure:

  • 100% back for the first $10,000
  • 90% back for donations above $10,000
  • Maximum donation level: $200,000 annually
  • Full amount of contribution is deductible for federal tax purposes as a charitable contribution (subject to charitable contribution rules)

Contact Information:

  • Christina Wagoner, Senior Vice President of Financial Development
  • Chester County United Way
  • 150 John Robert Thomas Drive
  • Exton, PA 19341
  • Phone: 610-429-9400 ext. 4101

What United Way of Chester County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
25
Total given
$548K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$7,500–$70K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: West Chester, PA; Coatesville, PA; Phoenixville, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 4% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    Organization support

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  • Life Transforming Ministries · Coatesville, PA

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  • Brandywine Valley Active Aging · Coatesville, PA

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  • Family Service of Chester County · West Chester, PA

    Organization support

    $35K

  • Phoenixville Area Senior Center · Phoenixville, PA

    Organization support

    $30K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Small businesses
  • Preschools

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