The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship program, which is administered by Empower Illinois, provides donors with the opportunity to simultaneously support Mater Dei Catholic High School and reduce their Illinois tax liability.
Specifically, by donating to Mater Dei via the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship program, a donor receives a tax credit equal to 75% of their donation on his/her Illinois state taxes.
For example, for a donation of $1,000, a donor will receive a $750 tax credit for his/her Illinois state taxes. Thus, his/her out-of-pocket donation is only $250. However, Mater Dei receives the full $1,000 donation for the purpose of providing tuition assistance to families in need.
Please note that while the donation process may initially appear complicated, the steps are actually quite simple! Moreover, the Empower Illinois website provides a step-by-step guide to assist donors.
As always, the Mater Dei community is truly grateful to all who donate to the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship program, as their donations directly support our students!
EMPOWER ILLINOIS WEBSITE LINKS FOR DONORS
Making a Tax Credit Scholarship (TCS) Donation To begin the process of making a donation, please select the following link: Empower Illinois “Make My TCS Donation” page
NOTE: The “How to Donate Step-By-Step Guide” is provided in the “Helpful Resources” section of the page. On a laptop or desktop computer, that section is located at the right side of the page. On a mobile phone, that section is located at the bottom of the page.
Empower Illinois Helpful Resources To view resources provided by Empower Illinois, including the “How to Donate Step-By-Step Guide,” please select the following link: Empower Illinois Helpful Resources
On a laptop or desktop computer, the “Helpful Resources” section is located at the right side of the page. On a mobile phone, the section is located at the bottom of the page.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information regarding the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship program, please contact Fr. Chuck Tuttle, Director of Advancement.
Fr. Chuck Tuttle, Director of Advancement
work: 618-526-7216
email: ctuttle@materdeiknights.org
