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Strong schools help build strong communities. Through support from local businesses, Cocalico Education Foundation (CEF) helps provide students with educational opportunities that enrich learning and support their future success.

The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program allows eligible businesses to support approved educational programs while receiving state tax credits for qualifying contributions.

Support Cocalico Students Through EITC

CEF partners with local businesses through the EITC Program to support educational programs and initiatives throughout the Cocalico School District. These contributions help provide additional resources and opportunities for students beyond traditional school funding.

Eligible businesses authorized to do business in Pennsylvania may receive tax credits for contributions to approved nonprofit Educational Improvement Organizations (EIOs), including CEF, provided the organization and contribution meet program requirements.

Business Eligibility

Eligible businesses must be subject to one or more of the Pennsylvania taxes recognized by the program, including:

• Personal Income Tax
• Corporate Net Income Tax
• Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax
• Bank Shares Tax
• Title Insurance and Trust Company Shares Tax
• Insurance Premiums Tax
• Mutual Thrift Tax
• Malt Beverage Tax
• Surplus Lines Tax

How the Tax Credits Work

Eligible businesses may receive:

• 75% tax credit on qualifying contributions, up to a maximum of $750,000 per taxable year.
• 90% tax credit on qualifying contributions when a business commits to contributing the same amount for two consecutive tax years, subject to program limits and approval.

Tax credits are subject to eligibility requirements, available program funding, and approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

Learn More or Apply

Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for current program requirements, application instructions, and deadlines.

• EITC Program Information and Guidelines
• EITC Application Portal

To learn more about supporting Cocalico students through CEF, contact cef@cocalico.org.

Thank You to Our EITC Business Partners

We thank the businesses participating in the EITC Program. Their contributions help support educational programs and expand opportunities for students throughout the Cocalico School District.

Your support helps strengthen our schools and create opportunities for Cocalico students.

The following companies made EITC donations for 2025:

• Educational Opportunities on behalf of Garman Builders- $15,000
• UGI- $15,000
• Fulton Bank- $10,000
• High Industries- $10,000
• Garman Builders- $9,000
• Ephrata National Bank- $8,000
• Brightbill Transportation- $5,000
• Waste Management- $5,000
• Sharp Sharper- $2,500

The following companies made EITC donations for 2024:

• UGI- $15,000
• Fulton Bank- $10,000
• High Industries- $10,000
• Ephrata National Bank- $8.000
• Brightbill Transportation- $5,000
• Waste Management- $5,000
• Sharp Shopper- $2,200