Catholic Education Opportunity Fund

Sustaining Catholic education, school by school

A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION

Starting January 1, 2027, we will channel Federal Scholarship Tax Credit contributions to Catholic schools — protecting each school’s charism while handling the compliance, donor tools, and scholarship administration.

For Catholic schools

How the tax credit works

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WHO WE SERVE

Three audiences, one mission.

CEOF exists to keep Catholic schools open and Catholic families served. Whether you're a school leader, donor, or parent — find your starting point below.

FOR SCHOOLS

Become a partner.

National funding access. Compliance handled. Your charism preserved.

See partnership model →

FOR DONORS

Redirect your taxes.

Up to $1,700 per donor as a federal tax credit.

Understand the tax credit →

FOR FAMILIES

Scholarship eligibility.

Students at or below 300% of Area Median Income may quality at participating schools.

Check eligibility →

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a rare structural gift to Catholic education.

Beginning January 1, 2027, the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit allows U.S. taxpayers to redirect a portion of their federal income tax to certified Scholarship Granting Organizations. Donors receive a dollar-for-dollar credit. Students at participating Catholic schools receive scholarships. Schools keep their mission.

CEOF was founded to ensure that Catholic schools sponsored by religious orders — and the families they serve — participate fully in this opportunity.

Learn how the FSTC works

$1,700

ANNUAL FEDERAL TAX CREDIT PER DONOR

*Pending final IRS regulations

“Established in the belief that every child deserves a quality education.”

Inspired by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, who worked tirelessly to sustain schools for the young, especially those in need. We are committed to strengthening Catholic education for generations to come.

NEWS & POLICY WATCH

Stay current on the FSTC and CEOF.

A monthly digest of federal regulations, state opt-in changes, and partner-school news — in plain English.

News

The CEOF Policy Watch digest begins this summer.

Each month, CEOF will publish the Policy Watch — a brief digest covering federal Treasury and IRS rulemaking on §25F, state opt-in and SGO certification updates, peer SGO announcements, and any items requiring CEOF action that month. The digest will be published here and shared with subscribed schools and donor advisors.