EITC Program

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania created the EITC Program to stimulate giving to innovative educational organizations. Qualified businesses and individuals can earn significant tax credits equal to 75% – 90% of its contributions to approved Educational Improvement Organizations.
WVIA is approved as an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) and is eligible to receive EITC contributions for many of our WVIA Education programs.
Businesses and Individuals in Pennsylvania that pay any of the following taxes are eligible to apply for EITC credits.
Personal Income Tax
Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax
Corporate Net Income Tax
Bank Shares Tax
Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax
Insurance Premium Tax (excluding surplus lines, unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)
Mutual Thrift Tax
Malt Beverage Tax
Retaliatory Fees under section 212 of the Insurance Company Law of 1921
The tax credit equals:
75% of every dollar contributed for a 1-year contribution (max $750,000 per tax year.) 90% of every dollar for a 2-year commitment of the same amount each year

Businesses apply annually either directly to the state or to our partner: Friends of Education
Individuals apply to our partner: Friends of Education
Contact Vicki Austin, Chief Education, Grants and Corporate Relations Officer for more information. 570-602-1138 or vickiaustin@wvia.org