See the Child You Could Help — at $0 Net Cost to You!
Your donation to the AFC Scholarship Fund becomes a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit when you file, up to $1,700. Find out who you could help and how it works for your household.
The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) is non-refundable, meaning your federal tax liability needs to cover your donation amount up to $1,700. A few quick questions to confirm you qualify.
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Tax estimates are illustrative and use projected 2027 federal brackets with the standard deduction. The Education Freedom Tax Credit is a non-refundable federal credit of up to $1,700 per household (joint filers share a single $1,700 credit). Authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA); subject to IRS guidance. Consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.
Understanding your impact
At higher income brackets, the distinction between a credit and a deduction is significant. Here's what that means for a $1,700 contribution through the EFTC.
A tax deduction reduces your taxable income. So a $1,700 charitable gift at the 32% bracket would lower your tax bill by roughly $544 — about 32 cents on the dollar.
A tax credit reduces your tax bill directly, dollar for dollar. The Education Freedom Tax Credit gives you back the full $1,700 — not a fraction of it. That's a 3× more efficient use of your charitable capital compared to a standard deduction at your income level.
In practice: you donate $1,700 to the AFC Scholarship Fund, a student's tuition gap is funded, and when you file your 2027 return, $1,700 comes back off your federal tax bill. Net cost: $0.