Generations of Excellence in Catholic Education
WHAT is BLOCS? - Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools, BLOCS, is an independent charitable organization supported by individuals, companies, firms and foundations of all sizes in the five county Philadelphia region. Since 1980, BLOCS has invested in the lives of tens of thousands of children throughout the Philadelphia area, including some of the poorest neighborhoods in the City.
BLOCS is committed to giving children access to high quality, values-based education in Philadelphia area Catholic schools. From its inception BLOCS has been supported by a diverse group of businesses and individuals.
Businesses in Pennsylvania can receive up to a 90% tax credit by donating to BLOCS through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. By directing tax dollars your business will already be paying, you can help provide a quality education for children who otherwise would not be able to afford it. The EITC & OSTC PA tax credits allow businesses to make these donations to BLOCS for pennies on the dollar. BLOCS relies on your EITC and OSTC donations to enable children in poverty stricken areas to attend a Catholic School.
Applying for these credits is easy. Contact us and we’ll explain the benefits of donating to BLOCS and to assist you each step of the way.
STEP 1
The online application can be filled out with the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) or the 1 page application available here, can be given to BLOCS or we will submit it for you.
STEP 2
Once approved by the DCED, the business has 60 days from the date of the letter to make the charitable contribution to BLOCS.
STEP 3
Within 90 days of the letter from the DCED the business must send proof of the contribution to the DCED.
This would be the written acknowledgment from BLOCS.
STEP 4
The DCED will then notify the PA Department of Revenue to have the credit applied to the taxpayer’s account.
Contact BLOCS concerning application questions.
Thank you for supporting Catholic Education here at Saint Agnes School!