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Welcome to the EFTC News Blog—your source for stories of impact, updates on scholarship opportunities, and insights into how Lutheran schools are growing through faithful generosity. Here, we celebrate the students, families, and donors who make Christ-centered education possible across Indiana. Stay informed, inspired, and connected with our mission.
Why States Should Consider Joining the Federal Education Freedom Tax-Credit Scholarship Program
A recent article from ALEC highlights the growing importance of the federal Education Freedom Tax-Credit Scholarship Program and makes the case that...
School Choice Gains Momentum as New York Moves Toward Federal Scholarship Program
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signaled that New York plans to participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program, which would make it...
Indiana Opts in to New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Indiana is officially stepping into a new federal opportunity that supporters of K–12 scholarships have been watching closely. This week, Governor...
Questions about Federal Taxes and Charitable Giving?
How will changes in federal tax policy impact you? AFP reports that all taxpayers will be able to deduct charitable giving from their federal taxes ($1,000 for singles; $2,000 for married households filing jointly).
Nationwide giving is up!
According to a recent report, charitable contributions soared to an estimated $592.5 billion in 2024, marking a 6.3% increase in current dollars (and 3.3% after inflation)
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) Program Approved!
The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) empowers donors with a 100% federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs)—a powerful new way to fuel access to Christian education.