Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund

Organization: The Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit organization certified by the Ohio Attorney General as a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)

Geographic Scope: Ohio statewide, with new pilot program focus on Appalachian Ohio public school districts

Focus Areas:

• Academic scholarships for K-12 students
• Priority given to students demonstrating greatest financial need
• New for 2026: Appalachian Ohio Public School Pilot Project targeting five high-need public school districts in Appalachian Ohio
• Pilot project supports expenses for:
  • Technology (student computers)
  • Graphing calculators for math and science coursework

Eligibility:

• Students attending primary and secondary schools (K-12) across Ohio
• Priority given to students with greatest financial need
• Pilot project targets students in five Appalachian Ohio public school districts selected based on Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) participation

Mission: Dedicated to expanding educational access and opportunity for Ohio students by reducing financial barriers to learning through scholarships and targeted educational support

Funding Mechanism: Supported through Ohio Tax Credit Scholarship Program donations:

• Individual contributions up to $750 receive full dollar-for-dollar tax credit
• Married couples filing jointly can contribute up to $1,500
• Donors receive no-cost gift benefit as contribution is offset by Ohio income tax credit

Contact Information:

• Mailing address: FAO 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764
• Association of Ohio Commodores: P.O. Box 273, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
• Phone: 614-440-9323
• Website: ohiocommodores.org

How to Donate/Support

To make a tax-credit donation:

1. Contribute to The Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund
2. Mail check to: FAO 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764

Tax Credit Information:

• Deadline for 2025 tax year: December 31, 2025
• Individual credit: $750 (dollar-for-dollar credit, not deduction)
• Married filing jointly: $1,500
• Gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31 to qualify for credit on that year's taxes

Note: Application procedures for scholarship recipients were not detailed in the provided content. For student application information, contact the organization directly at 614-440-9323 or visit ohiocommodores.org.