Why give to St. Columbkille School?

“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

The students at St. Columbkille School are learning to become the next generation of Catholics in our community. With the Angel Scholarship Fund, you are able to directly assist in keeping Catholic education alive! Ohioans can now receive a dollar for dollar tax credit of up to $750 for donations to the Angel Scholarship Fund. If you are filing a joint return and both you and your spouse make eligible donations, each of you can claim this credit (up to $1,500 total). Donations to the Angel Scholarship Fund are awarded as scholarships for elementary and high school students in the Diocese of Cleveland. This is a great opportunity to provide tuition assistance for our SCS families! 

How Can I Contribute?

"Angel Scholarship is a no-brainer for parents and parishioners. Anyone working or owing State of Ohio taxes should be doing this to help lower the cost of education for students at St. Columbkille School. The Angel Scholarship fund is a tax credit, meaning it is a dollar for dollar reduction if you owe any state taxes or it would increase the amount of your refund if you are getting one."  - Gerald A. Trafis: CPA/Former Mayor of Seven Hills

This process only takes about 5 minutes! In easy 4 steps, you can become and angel to one of our students. Begin by estimating your 2023 tax liability. The scholarship tax credit is capped at the lesser of: your 2023 Ohio state tax liability, OR $750 per taxpayer ($1,500 for married filing jointly). Then, make your donation to the Angel Scholarship Fund by clicking here and designate St. Columbkille as the recipient. After, claim your scholarship tax credit when you file your 2023 State of Ohio income tax return, and be sure to submit your tax receipt. Finally, feel good knowing that your ASF donation has turned “taxes into tuition” and helped families in the Diocese of Cleveland afford a high quality Catholic education for K-12 students.

Click here to contribute! www.catholiccommunity.org/give/catholic-education/angel-scholarship-fund

Your support in the Angel Scholarship Fund:

✔ Directly impacts a family’s ability to afford a Catholic education

✔ Helps provide high quality Catholic education to more children

✔ Can be directed to any Catholic school in the Diocese of Cleveland

✔ Allows you to choose what your tax dollars support

Watch the video below for a step by step overview on how to contribute. Your taxes. Their Tuition. Our future.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Ohio’s new Scholarship Tax-Credit Program?

In 2021, the Ohio General Assembly established a new program whereby Ohioans can receive a 100% tax credit against Ohio income tax liability for contributions to certified organizations that grant scholarships to students, including those attending Catholic schools. The maximum credit amount is currently $750. If you are filing a joint return and both you and your spouse make eligible donations, each of you can claim this credit (up to $1,500 total).

Who benefits from this Scholarship Tax-Credit Program?

The program benefits Ohio Catholic schools and students by prioritizing scholarships for low-income families that seek higher-quality education opportunities for their children. It also offers taxpayers the ability to reduce their Ohio state tax liability by making a contribution to Scholarship Granting Organizations such as the Scholarship Granting Organization of the Catholic Community Foundation (“Angel Scholarship Fund”). This is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your tax liability, or the tax you owe to the State of Ohio.

What is the Angel Scholarship Fund?

The Catholic Community Foundation has established The Angel Scholarship Fund as a Scholarship Granting Organization to support our Catholic schools and students in the Diocese of Cleveland. This fund makes it is possible to “turn tax dollars into tuition” by making a contribution to the Angel Scholarship Fund that may be eligible for a 100% tax credit on the donor’s State of Ohio income tax return.

Can I designate my contribution?

Yes. Donors have the option of making an undesignated contribution that supports schools and students across the Diocese of Cleveland based on financial need, or a contribution that is designated to benefit students at a specific Catholic school.

May I designate my payment to a specific student?

No. The Angel Scholarship Fund does not accept contributions that are designated for specific students. However, you may direct your contribution to students of one or more Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland. You can find a list of schools at www.dioceseofcleveland.org/schools.

Who can contribute to the Angel Scholarship Fund?

Anyone can contribute to the Angel Scholarship Fund. Ohio taxpayers, single or married, with an Ohio tax liability are eligible to claim the state tax credit.

Is the amount I claim a tax deduction?

No. Angel Scholarship Fund donors are eligible to receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit, which is different from a tax deduction. Tax deductions reduce your taxable income. This program offers a dollar-for-dollar credit against the taxes paid to the State of Ohio. The funds are directed to the Angel Scholarship Fund rather than to the state.

How can I learn more about the Angel Scholarship Fund?

Please call 216-902-1312 or visit www.catholiccommunity.org/angel for more information about this exciting initiative!