Scholarship Granting Organization
Your gift becomes scholarships for our own kids, with the same expectation of educational excellence. And starting in 2027, giving can cut your federal tax bill dollar for dollar.
The more neighbors give, the more every qualifying child receives. Funds are shared equally.
Be among our first supporters. Every dollar counts.
How it works
Giving and applying are both designed to take just a few minutes.
Donate online in minutes. Anyone in the United States can give, so share it with relatives and friends near and far.
Every dollar goes into one pot. A third-party service confirms household income, and it stays blind and private.
Each qualifying student shares equally in what we collect, up to full tuition coverage as giving grows. Awards are paid directly to the school on the child's behalf.
For donors
Starting January 1, 2027, a new federal credit lets your tax liability fall directly by what you give to a scholarship granting organization like ours.
Your information stays private. We never sell or share donor details.
Companies & additional gifts
Corporate gifts and gifts above the federal credit limit are standard charitable donations. They are used for gap scholarships and for any additional education needs that fall outside the qualifying federal credit requirements.
There is no cap on corporate giving. Ask your tax advisor how it applies to you.
Where your gift goes
Funds collected under the new federal program are shared in equal pieces among every qualifying student. No favorites, no guessing: if you qualify, you receive a share.
For families
Open to the children and grandchildren of Anchorage residents and employees.
A third-party verifier confirms income. It is never shared with us, to protect your family's privacy.
Scholarship awards are paid directly to the school on the child's behalf.
Scholarships can be paid for students who attend school in Kentucky. Under current regulations, we are unable to make payments to schools in other states.
Apply
It takes about five minutes. Please do not enter income details. Income is verified separately by a third party.
For companies
Companies can contribute to a Scholarship Granting Organization as a standard charitable contribution, with no cap on giving.
Payroll giving makes the Education Freedom Tax Credit easy for your whole team:
Questions
Anyone in the United States. The credit is federal, so relatives, friends and colleagues anywhere can help Anchorage students.
At least 90% of funds collected under the new federal program are distributed as scholarships.
Equal distribution. Every student who meets our guidelines shares equally in the funds collected. More giving means a larger award for each child.
Scholarship awards are paid directly to the school on the child's behalf. Families don't receive or handle the funds. Scholarships can be paid for students who attend school in Kentucky.
No. A third-party verifier checks the income threshold and keeps the results blind.
January 1, 2027. The credit is dollar for dollar, up to $1,700 per person or $3,400 for a married couple filing jointly. It is nonrefundable, and unused credit may be carried forward. Please confirm details with your tax professional.
Additional charitable gifts beyond the credit fund gap scholarships for students who need help but may not meet the income requirement. Please apply and tell us your situation.
Not at this time. Scholarships can be paid for students who attend school in Kentucky. Because of the regulations currently in place, we are unable to make payments to schools in other states.
Yes. Use the form in the Companies section, or email us, and we'll help your employer set it up.
Give in minutes. Share with everyone you know. Every gift helps our own children.
Questions? scholarships@anchorageeducationfund.org
