Re-direct $1,700 of your federal tax dollars to NDCL
New Federal Tax Credit begins January 1, 2027 Check Out The Facts!
Notre Dame Schools has its own Scholarship Granting Organization—LionSGO—that can receive contributions that qualify as a federal tax credit to the donor. Starting January 1, 2027 you can give up to $1,700 to LionSGO and claim it as a tax credit when you file your federal taxes. Married couples who file jointly can claim up to $3,400.
The state of Ohio opted in to this new, federal program. This means that NDCL students will benefit from your contributions in the form of financial aid that makes Catholic education more affordable.
The federal program is called the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, also referred to as the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
Follow these easy steps starting January 1, 2027:
- Make your contribution to: Notre Dame Schools Scholarship Granting Organization by December 31, 2027
- Check (made to Notre Dame Schools Scholarship Granting Organization
- Online
- Submit your 2027 Notre Dame Schools-issued receipt with your federal tax return when you file your taxes in early 2028. Your receipt must be for your contribution to the Scholarship Granting Organization and not other school giving initiatives like Giving Day, NDCL Fund, Endowment, etc.
- Watch for your tax credit to add to your federal tax rebate! Congratulations, you just made a big impact on Catholic education and it cost you nothing!
Notre Dame Schools Scholarship Granting Organization (LionSGO) ~ 13000 Auburn Road ~ Chardon, OH ~ 44024