Imagine choosing where your tax dollars go—supporting families, faith, and freedom instead of public school indoctrination.
Take control of where your Ohio tax dollars go. Through the OCEN SGO, you can redirect a portion of your state taxes to provide K–12 scholarships for students attending Christian schools — and receive a full dollar-for-dollar tax credit in return. Support families, faith, and educational choice at no extra cost to you.
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Step 1: Donate
This will ensure your tax dollars are applied to support Christian education around Ohio and not government indoctrination.
Step 2: Print Your Receipt
Print or forward the emailed receipt you received from the Ohio Christian Education Network SGO.
How it works
Instead of sending all of your Ohio state taxes to a public, government-run school, you can redirect a portion to provide scholarships for students attending Christian schools. Through the OCEN SGO, your contribution directly supports families seeking an alternative education choice. When you give to the OCEN scholarship-granting organization, you receive the full amount back as a state tax credit and your tax dollars are diverted to a Christ-centered cause and purpose.
A Smart Way to Give — With Zero Cost
Supporting a scholarship granting organization isn’t just about education—it’s about shaping the future. It’s about protecting parental choice, preserving faith-based values, and ensuring the next generation is formed in truth, character, and conviction. When families are empowered to choose Christ-centered education, communities grow stronger, culture becomes healthier, and society becomes more stable. By investing in scholarships today, you’re not just changing individual lives—you’re building a future rooted in faith, freedom, responsibility, and hope. This is how lasting transformation begins—one student, one family, one generation at a time.
QUESTIONS
Find answers to common questions about the Ohio SGO tax credit.
An SGO is a state-approved nonprofit that collects donations and distributes scholarships to eligible students. Donations made to the OCEN SGO qualify for Ohio’s SGO tax credit.
Any Ohio taxpayer with state tax liability can participate. Individuals and married couples filing jointly can both claim the credit.
You may donate up to:
• $750 per individual
• $1,500 per married couple filing jointly
You receive a 100% Ohio state tax credit for your donation.
1. Make your donation to OCEN SGO
2. Keep your donation receipt
3. Provide the receipt to your tax preparer
4. The amount is entered on the Ohio Schedule of Credits
5 You receive the full amount back as a tax credit
This credit applies to Ohio state taxes. Please consult your tax advisor regarding federal tax treatment.
Need more help? Questions? We’re Here to Help.
If you have questions about the SGO tax credit or the donation process, we’re happy to walk you through it.
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