Tax Credit for Scholarship Donations (OCEN SGO)

TURN YOUR OHIO TAXES INTO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MCS STUDENTS!

When you donate to the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO) for MCS student scholarships, Ohio gives you a dollar-for-dollar credit toward what you owe in taxes (up to $750 per taxpayer).

Donations given prior to filing your 2025 taxes on April 15, 2026 can be claimed for the 2025 tax year.

HOW IT WORKS (FAQs):

How does the tax credit work?

Your OCEN SGO donation can be claimed when you file your Ohio taxes. Gifts made through April 15th can be retroactively applied to the previous year's taxes. The credit is a dollar-to-dollar reduction in your state tax liability up to $750 per taxpayer. A married couple filing jointly can claim a credit of up to $1500. To receive the full tax credit, you must have an Ohio tax liability equal to or greater than the amount of the credit.

See information from the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Can my spouse and I receive separate tax credits if we joint file our taxes?

How much do I owe in state tax?

You can use the chart below from Ohio Department of Taxation to determine your tax liability if you know your Ohio Taxable Income amount. Taxable state income can be found on page 2 of your state income tax return (Ohio IT 1040) line 13.

For taxable years beginning in 2024:

Ohio Taxable Income	Tax Calculation
$0-$26,050	0.000%
$26,051 – $100,000	$360.69 + 2.75% of excess over $26,050
$100,000 –	$2,394.32 + 3.50% of excess over $100,000

Source: https://tax.ohio.gov/individual/resources/annual-tax-rates

When is the donation deadline?

How is my donation used?

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:

Visit MCS's OCEN SGO Portal, click the "Donate Now" button, and create an account.

After you make your gift, an email confirmation will be sent. A tax receipt can be downloaded from your account that will contain the name of both donors if a spouse is listed on the form. This tax receipt should be submitted with your tax return. (If you are both a donor and a scholarship applicant, you will need to create 2 separate accounts; one for giving and one for applying.)

Where do I find my tax receipt?

Your contributions will provide tuition scholarships to qualified MCS students. Additionally, your gifts help relieve a significant portion of the school budget that is committed to financial aid, freeing those funds for other operational uses. Thank you!

Thank you for partnering with Madison Christian School. If you have any questions, please contact our Administrative Office at 614-497-3456.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:

MCS students enrolled in K-12 for the 2026-2027 school year are eligible to apply for a scholarship through the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO). New for 2026-2027, scholarships will be used for fees. The amount of each scholarship may vary. Apply by February 28, 2026.

Donation Date	School Year	Tax Year
April 16, 2025 - April 15, 2026	2026-2027 Scholarships	2025
April 16, 2026 - April 15, 2027	2027-2028 Scholarships	2026