A ministry of
Jonestown Bible Church
We are so thankful for Mr. Bermelyn and Penngift for taking the time to come and help us share this important information!. Please take a moment to watch this recorded meeting where he took the time to come to our school and and explain the tax programs
How to Participate in the EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Program Through Penngift to Help Expand Access to Christian Education at
Blue Mountain Christian School
Step 1
Find Out What You Can Give & Complete Your Joinder
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Contact your accountant or check last year’s PA state tax liability to find out how much you can commit.
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Fill out the Penngift 2025 Fall Joinder and fill out the Joinder under our Tuition Free Initiative page. This form will automatically submit your information to Penngift for processing.
Step 2
Submit Your Donation
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After completing the form, you will receive a confirmation email from Penngift. The email will include instructions on which SPE (Special Purpose Entity) to make your check payable to and where to send it.
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Follow the payment instructions provided in the Penngift email.
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Be sure to complete your contribution by December 31st to qualify for this tax year’s credits
Step 3
Receive Proof of Your Donation
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Beginning February of the following year, Penngift will send you a Contribution Letter confirming your donation. This form is called K-1
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Save this to give to your tax preparer or upload if using online tax software.
Step 4
File your taxes
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Submit your K-1 form when filing your PA-40 state tax return.
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You’ll receive a 90% credit on your PA taxes, and possibly a federal deduction too!
Step 5
Receive Your Refund
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Beginning in September, donors receive their refunds through their chosen method. Either as a check or as a direct deposit.