Redirect Your Taxes. Invest in Their Future.
Help make Christ-centered education more affordable for Valiant Academy families—potentially at no additional cost to you.
At Valiant Academy, we're raising up a generation of students who know who they are in Christ, think critically, lead courageously, and live with purpose.
Through Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) programs, you can help make that vision accessible to more families while taking advantage of valuable state and federal tax credits.
Ohio State Tax Credit
Ohio taxpayers can receive a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit for qualifying donations to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization.
Individuals: Up to $750 annually
Married Couples Filing Jointly: Up to $1,500 annually, when both spouses make qualifying contributions
Deadline: Contributions made through the unextended tax filing deadline (generally April 15) may qualify for the previous tax year.
How It Works: Donate to an eligible SGO, keep your donation receipt, and claim the credit when filing your Ohio state taxes.
Here's an example: If you owe $750 in Ohio state income taxes and make a qualifying $750 donation, your tax credit can reduce that liability to $0.
Instead of simply paying those dollars in taxes, you can help make Christian education possible for another student.
New Federal Tax Credit Beginning in 2027
Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible taxpayers will have another opportunity to invest in Christian education through the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit.
Individuals: Up to $1,700 in federal tax credits annually
Married Couples Filing Jointly: Up to $3,400 annually
Nationwide Opportunity: Eligible friends and family outside Ohio can also participate.
Important: Donations must be made to a federally approved SGO. Any state tax credit claimed on the same contribution reduces the available federal credit.
This new program has the potential to expand access to Christian education for families across Ohio.
Our Scholarship Partner: OCEN SGO
The Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO) helps connect the generosity of donors with students who need financial assistance to attend Christian schools.
Through its secure giving platform, donors can contribute, receive documentation for tax purposes, and help provide tuition scholarships for eligible students.
How to Give
Visit the OCEN SGO giving website.
Create your donor account and select your contribution amount.
Designate Valiant Academy, once available as a participating school, to direct your contribution toward eligible student scholarships.
Save your donation receipt for your tax records.
The Future Is Worth Investing In.
You don't have to have a student at Valiant Academy to make a difference.
Parents. Grandparents. Friends. Business leaders. Church families.
Together, we can make Christ-centered education more accessible and help prepare the next generation to stand firm in their faith, lead with conviction, and impact the world around them.
A simple decision today can help shape a student's tomorrow.
Tax credits are nonrefundable and subject to applicable tax liability and eligibility requirements. Federal credits begin in 2027 for contributions to approved organizations. Consult your tax professional for guidance.