The Churchill Faith Education Fund exists as a vehicle for Churchill County to benefit from the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit beginning January 1, 2027.
We want to help families afford tuition for their children at local private Christian evangelical schools!
You Quadrupled the goal!
We have some very exciting news to share....
We met our goal of raising $10,000 to scholarship students to local private Christian schools on July 23rd of this year, and in the days since, you have quadrupled that goal!
As of August 4th, 2026, CFEF has issued more than $37,000 in scholarships to a total of 11 students from 5 different families attending both Veritas Preparatory School and Logos Christian Academy.
This is what a community can accomplish when they work together toward a shared mission out of reverence for the Lord! Can you imagine what we can accomplish next year once the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is operational?
We have three more families who have applied for scholarships that we can still help! If you would like to donate toward their support, click the link below!
What is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit?
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) allows individual taxpayers to claim a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit—up to $1,700—for cash contributions made to certified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). This credit is designed to fund K-12 education expenses, such as private school tuition, tutoring, and books.
Here is how the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit operates:
State Participation: The program is voluntary. States must choose to opt-in and provide the IRS with a list of certified, qualified SGOs. Nevada opted in on January 23, 2026.
Eligibility: While taxpayers can claim the credit regardless of income, the scholarships distributed by SGOs are intended for eligible students whose family income is at or below 300% of the area's median gross income.
Funding & Unused Credits: There is no national aggregate limit on the amount of total contributions. If your donation exceeds your current federal tax liability, unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years.
Double Dipping: You cannot use the same charitable contribution to claim both a state-level education scholarship tax credit and the new federal tax credit.