Scholarship Granting Organization

 Through the use of our Foundation as an SGO, we can provide the greatest benefit to our donors by allowing them to redirect a portion of their State of Ohio tax dollars directly to support our mission. 

​A tax credit is generally more advantageous than a deduction as it is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of taxes owed.  Each dollar of a qualifying contribution reduces the donor’s Ohio Income tax liability by one dollar. 

The Ohio SGO tax credit is equal to the amount of the contribution with a maximum credit of $750 per individual or $1,500 for a married couple filing a joint tax return.  It is nonrefundable, meaning that the amount of the SGO credit cannot exceed the donor’s Ohio income tax liability.

The use of your gift will not change; however, our processing of that gift has changed. Your gift receipt will list the St Francis de Sales High School Foundation as receiving your donation.  

Donations will be used according to the donor’s instructions.  

Yes. Gifts directed for endowed support will be invested by the Foundation with a distribution made according to the Fund’s instructions. 

No, corporations are not eligible. The only groups eligible for the tax credits are individuals and pass-through entities.

Businesses are not eligible for the SGO credit because they do not pay Ohio income tax.  However, contributions from pass-through entities (such as LLCs’, S-corporations, and partnerships) of up to $750 per year may be passed through to their investors to deduct on their individual tax returns.

Checks should be made payable to St Francis de Sales High School Foundation, Attention:  Advancement, 2323 W. Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH 43607.  You may make an online gift by clicking below or you may contact Renee Winkler at 419.214.5429.

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No.  Only monetary contributions qualify for the SGO credit.  Gifts of securities may still qualify for favorable treatment under federal income tax law.

Yes.  You will receive a receipt that states your contribution to the Foundation qualifies for the SGO credit.  Your gift receipt will list the St Francis de Sales High School Foundation as receiving your donation.  You should retain your receipt for tax purposes.