FOR SCHOOLS

A national funding partner
that protects your mission.

CEOF takes the SGO compliance burden off your school. We handle the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit infrastructure, donor acknowledgment, scholarship administration, and the 90% rule paperwork — so you can keep your donor relationships, your charism, and your admissions process where they belong: with you.

WHY PARTNER WITH US

Benefits to your school.

NATIONAL REACH
A national SGO with greater funding access than any state-level program. Donors from all 50 states can support your students.

ADVANCEMENT SUPPORT
We offer your Advancement team new outreach opportunities — plus a tax benefit your existing donor base may not yet know exists.

COMPLIANCE HANDLED
We handle the SGO compliance, administrative, and outreach work, so your team’s resources stay where they belong: with your students.

MISSION PRESERVED
You know your charism, your donor relationships, and your admissions decisions. We work alongside you, not in place of you.

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Scholarships may be applied to tuition, fees, and other qualifying educational expenses for students at or below 300% of Area Median Income.

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JOINING THE CEOF

How your school partners.

The partnership process is light-touch and respectful of your time. Most schools complete it in four to six weeks.

INITIAL CALL
A call to understand your school’s charism, donor base, and SGO partnerships, plus current state opt-in status.

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FIT ASSESSMENT
A deeper conversation to assess fit and explore how we can best support your school.

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BOARD REVIEW
A tailored partnership overview for your board or finance committee.

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FORMAL PARTNERSHIP
A mutual agreement, then onboarding into compliance, donor tools, and our network.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

School FAQ.

  • No. Many of our partner schools maintain existing relationships with state SGOs. CEOF is a national SGO that complements state programs by giving your donor base access to the federal tax credit, regardless of where they live. We work alongside your existing partners.

  • The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit statute requires SGOs to direct at least 90% of eligible income to scholarships. CEOF’s administrative costs are funded through our sponsor relationship and a transparent administrative-support model. Your school does not pay an enrollment fee. Full economics are reviewed during the discovery call.

  • No. CEOF was founded by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, but we serve Catholic schools sponsored by religious orders broadly as well as independent Catholic schools whose mission aligns with ours.

  • The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit allows states to opt in to administer the program. As of July 2026, 30 states have opted in, with more expected. CEOF can still accept donations from your supporters nationally; the scholarship distribution rules in your state determine eligibility. We’ll walk through your specific state status during the discovery call.

  • Application processes are coordinated with each partner school. Families generally apply through CEOF’s system, with eligibility verified against the 300% Area Median Income standard. Your school retains admissions authority — CEOF awards scholarships to admitted students, never the other way around.

  • The partnership agreement explicitly preserves your school’s mission, identity, and admissions independence. CEOF handles infrastructure; you handle education. We do not market to your families directly without coordination, and we do not represent your school externally without your approval.

BECOME A PARTNER

Start a conversation.

Send us a brief note about your school. We will personally respond within two business days to schedule the introductory call.