about eitc
Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program allows donors to claim a 90% state income tax credit for any gift to an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), like Philadelphia City Rowing (PCR).
PCR is a registered EIO with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Your tax dollars can directly support educational programming that empowers Philadelphia’s youth through rowing, academics, and wellness education.
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EITC Benefits & Eligibility
- Up to a 90% PA income tax credit
- 10% federal charitable deduction
- Direct support for PCR
- PA-source income
- Employee or owner in a PA-taxpaying entity
- Current on all federal & state taxes
By utilizing the EITC program, you can donate a significant amount at a very low cost. This chart illustrates how this leveraged form of giving works.
| Traditional Donation Directly to PCR | EITC Donation to PCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Donation | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| PA State Tax Credit | $0 | $9,000 |
| Deduction on Federal Return (assumes 25% rate) | $2,500 | $250 |
| Total Out-of-Pocket Cost | $7,500 | $750 |
how to participate
- Speak with your tax advisor to determine whether you are eligible to participate.
- Notify Caitlin Mance, Executive Director of PCR, that you intend to make an EITC gift. You can contact Caitlin at (508) 942-7473 or [email protected].
- Complete the joinder from Friends of Education and designate “Philadelphia City Rowing” as your selected charity. If you have any questions regarding the joinder, contact [email protected].
- In February 2026, Friends of Education will send the Form K-1 which will enable you to report the tax credit on your 2025 Pennsylvania state tax return.
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