EITC & OSTC

If you pay PA taxes, Winchester Thurston students can reap the benefits. Through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program or Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, eligible businesses can earn significant tax credits by donating to WT’s scholarship and financial aid program. Your generous support ensures that more students can attend WT and benefit from our dynamic learning environment.

There are two easy ways to do this:

1. Apply for Credits Directly through the State: Businesses can submit an online application to the state of Pennsylvania for tax credits. View step-by-step instructions for completing the application process.

2. Participate in the Tax Credit Program with a Special Purpose Entity (SPE): Donors (either individuals or businesses) can enter into a joinder agreement with a qualifying SPE and then make the donation to the SPE. The SPE will then forward the funds to WT. 

Looking for more information on how your business can make a difference? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Caitlin Colapietro, Manager of the Annual Fund, at c.colapietro@winchesterthurston.org or 412-578-3748.

When you support WT with EITC or OSTC, you're in good company. WT thanks these generous donors that have supported WT scholars in recent years:

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Barbara Chait
Coterra Energy FKA Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
David Kamin
Douglas H. Ostrow
DP Dozzi
Emily & Justin Mandel
Glimcher Group Incorporated
KeyBank
Laura & Jason Rock
Mary Anne & Howard Hanna III
Metro Benefits, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Casey
Nancy & Bill Rackoff and The Rackoff Family Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Peter Rackoff
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
PNC
Simpson & McCrady LLC
The Eppinger Family
The Stephan Family
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
UPMC Health Plan