Taxpayers now have a cost-free way to make a significant contribution to students at Westside Christian Academy. Thanks to an Ohio state tax credit, individuals who contribute to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) can receive a dollar-for-dollar nonrefundable state tax credit for up to $750 or $1,500 for a married couple filing jointly (when a separate donation is made under each taxpayer’s name). Furthermore, you can designate your gift for scholarships at WCA.

WCA is a member of the Ohio Christian Education Network’s (OCEN) SGO. If you give to OCEN’s SGO by April 15th or before you file your 2023 taxes (whichever comes first) and designate Westside Christian Academy as the fund recipient, you will be able to get a credit on your 2023 Ohio income taxes and WCA will receive this money in 2024 to award tuition assistance scholarships!

To receive this tax benefit, you must make your gift directly to OCEN’s Scholarship Granting Organization; this link will take you to their donation page. Please make sure to designate your gift to Westside Christian Academy – Westlake.

The video below can provide more information, and if you have further questions, please reach out to our Director of Development & Philanthropy, Zach Wray.