PA Tax Credit Programs

EITC/OSTC GIVING PROCESS

Who Can Participate?

Any business or corporate organization operating in Pennsylvania who is subject to one or more of the following taxes:

• Corporate Net Income Tax
• Subchapter S Corp./Personal Income Tax
• Bank & Trust Company Shares Tax
• Title Insurance Company Sales Tax
• Insurance Premiums Tax
• Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax
• Capital Stock Franchise Tax

Any individuals who pay $3,500 or more in state taxes are eligible to donate through a Special Purpose Entity (SPE). Our current SPE partner is the Central PA Scholarship Fund (CPSF).

How to Apply?

Eligible businesses or corporate organizations:

• For the business application guide and timeline, click here to visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) website.
• After reviewing the business application guide, submit your application electronically to the DCED.
• You receive confirmation of your eligibility to participate.
• Complete the Designation Form to name Janus as the recipient of your gift.
• Mail your check to:
  The Janus School
  Attn: Development Office
  205 Lefever Rd.
  Mount Joy, PA 17552
• The Janus School sends you a letter of acknowledgement that you submit to the state for tax credit.

Individuals who pay $3,500 or more in PA taxes:

• Click here to read a Donor Guide that will give you step-by-step instructions.
• After you read the Donor Guide and determine that you want to apply, click here to fill out the Joinder Agreement and send it to:
• Central PA Scholarship Fund
  Attn: Mrs. Tami Clark or Mr. Randy Tarpey
  227 Jefferson Avenue
  Tyrone, PA 16686

If you have questions or need more information, contact Tim Steffen, Director of Development, at tsteffen@thejanusschool.org.

Ways to Give

The following ways to give make a lasting impact on the lives of our students:

• Annual Fund Donation – The Annual Fund provides funding for need-based scholarships, technology upgrades, hands-on experiences, and professional development.
• Endowment Fund Donation – Leave your legacy by investing in the future of The Janus School. Endowment gifts are long-term investments that contribute to Janus’ financial stability, serving as a dependable source of funding.
• Douglas Atkins Scholarship Fund – In honor of Douglas Atkins, our first visionary executive director, your gift to this scholarship fund provides financial assistance for students, helping to ensure tuition is not an obstacle to achieving academic excellence.
• Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) – A personal, tax-efficient way to create a giving account where your gift can grow, tax-free, and be granted to charities of your choice, now or in the future.
• Planned Giving – As part of your financial and estate planning, your planned gift makes a Janus education available for generations to come. Donors receive benefits from tax reductions, while including Janus in wills, trusts, insurance policies, retirement plans, and more.
• PA Tax Credit Programs (EITC & OSTC) – Businesses and individuals can receive 75% to 90% of their charitable gifts as a tax credit, while their donations directly benefit students through financial aid. Learn more about the Special Purpose Entity process and Central PA Scholarship Fund.
• Fundraising Events & Sponsorships – Stay up to date with our fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities happening throughout the year. Donor support helps raise critical funds for our academic programs and provides financial aid to students in need.