Archbishop Moeller | Ohio Tax Credit Scholarships (CEF

Moeller Can Receive Up to $1,500 per Household with No Extra Money Out of Your Pocket

We have exciting news to share with our Moeller Family and supporters. If you pay Ohio income tax, you have the opportunity to pay less and support Moeller at the same time.

The state of Ohio has a tax program called Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGO), which provides a tax credit to Ohio taxpayers (individual donors and pass-through organization) who donate to an SGO. If taxpayers donate to an approved SGO, they can receive
a credit on their state income tax return for up to $750 per donor, or up to $1,500 if married and filing jointly.

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has created an approved SGO through the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) for all schools in the archdiocese. The archdiocese has also created a website for the SGO that allows donors to select Moeller to receive the tax credit while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit toward their state tax liability, essentially making SGO a cost-free way to give. All monies go toward tuition assistance to eligible Moeller students.

Here's How it Works:

Single filers can donate up to $750, and married couples filing jointly can donate up to $1,500, to receive the dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Giving is easy and takes less than 10 minutes.

Visit https://catholicbestchoice.org/sgo/ Select your donation amount. You may also givean amount of your choice by clicking “Other.”

Select Moeller High School from the drop down menu to designate your donation.

Fill in your information and payment details. (If you are a married couple filing jointly, select the “Add Second Donor” box and complete the required fields.)

Click “Donate” and save your receipt to include with your state tax return and watch your generosity add up and impact students for years to come!

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I give?

You may give at any time of the year, but those who contribute to SGO by April 15, 2025, can receive credit toward their 2025 state tax liability. You can even give on the day you file and still receive credit!

How do I claim my tax credit?

Once you donate through CEF-SGO, you will receive a receipt to include with your state tax return. (Line 15 of the 2023 Ohio Schedule of Credits)

What is the difference between giving and SGO?

A general financial gift to Moeller is considered a tax-deductible charitable contribution, while gifts made through SGO earn a dollar-for-dollar tax credit and are not tax deductible.

What is my donation used for?

All donations received through the SGO program fund academic tuition assistance for students with financial needs. 66% of Moeller’s students received tuition assistance for the 2024-25 school year.

Ohio Tax Credit Scholarships (CEF – SGO)

Moeller Can Receive Up to $1,500 per Household with No Extra Money Out of Your Pocket

Here's How it Works:

Frequently Asked Questions

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