Elmwood Park Zoo is approved as an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, meaning donors to the Zoo’s education programs can receive tax credits up to 90% of the donation!
EITC FOR BUSINESSES
Business Applications
Corporate contributors to EITC must first be approved by the State. Click the button below to be linked to the state application. And feel free to reach out to the Zoo’s development office.
Business Application Timeline
May 15 – Business applicants who have fulfilled their 2-year commitment and wish to reapply in FY 24/25 to renew their 2-year commitment.
May 15 – Businesses who are in the middle of their 2-year commitment.
July 1 – All other businesses including initial applicants and those applicants wishing to submit an additional application on top of their previously submitted 2-year commitment.
EITC FOR INDIVIDUALS
Working with “Friends of Education”, a local group founded by PA tax lawyers, Elmwood Park Zoo can now offer individuals up to 90% of their donations back in the form of tax credits!
“At Friends of Education we are dedicated to fostering high-quality educational opportunities for children in grades K-12. We have successfully allocated over $17M in contributions to more than 100 Educational Improvement Organizations (EIOs). Together, we strive to create a brighter future for all students by enhancing educational access and excellence.“
Jed Silversmith, Esq. & Todd Unger, Esq. LL.M.
pataxcredits.org
(215) 315-4210
jed.silversmith@pataxcredits.org
todd.unger@pataxcredits.org
CURRENT EITC CONTRIBUTORS
Cordray Corporation
Tompkins Community Bank
Univest
SEI
Softerware
Meridian Bank
MidPenn Bank
The Bachman Family
Crystal Penn
Steven Voudouris
KPK Development Co
Dragoneye LLC
Duff Supply Co
Tube Methods
Mrs. Ressler’s Food Products
Go Ground Xpress LLC
Goodman Management Group
Rush Order Tees
Ninja Transfers LLC
A Wildlife Pro