Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Cradle of Liberty Council, Scouting America is proud to announce it has been approved to receive funding through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. Pennsylvania’s EITC Program awards TAX CREDITS to businesses that make contributions to qualified organizations such as the Cradle of Liberty Council. YOUR CHOICE OF PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT! Two of Cradle of Liberty Council’s programs qualify for EITC donations:

• Exploring: Exploring provides professional mentors and onsite career experiences to more than 400 young men and women ages 10-21. Reputable companies throughout the Philadelphia area host Exploring groups (clubs and posts) that meet generally during the school year to teach young people about a particular vocation. Posts include PECO, Boeing, and more.
• After School: After School Programs provide positive adult mentors and traditional Scouting experiences to more than 1,000 under-resourced youth throughout the Philadelphia area.

Individuals can benefit too!

Cradle of Liberty Council recently entered into an agreement with Friends of Education that provides a streamlined approach for individuals to contribute to education in Pennsylvania and receive tax credits through EITC. More information is available here.

To speak to someone about how your business or you personally can benefit from this program while supporting scouting at the Cradle of Liberty Council, please contact Brian Pinto. chief development officer, at  development@scoutingphilly.org or call him at 484-654-9209.