EDS Program

Maximize Your Impact with a 99% Tax Credit

Overview

The EDS program allows businesses to direct their tax dollars to need based scholarships at schools with the highest financial need as determined by the DCED.

The EDS Program:

Supports more than 300 schools across Pennsylvania.
Assists more than 33,000 students.
Workforce development investment.
Community investment.
99% Pennsylvania tax credit.

BLOCS is the sole administrator for the EDS Program in Pennsylvania, and we are here to support you through the entire donation process, making it as seamless as possible.

EDS Fast Facts

Program size: $110 Million program.
99% tax credit.

Eligible Participants: Corporations.
Deadline: June 30, 2026.
Term: 2-year financial commitment.

State mandated tax credit program.
65 of 67 counties benefiting.
Helps historically under-funded schools.
Qualifying school: Schools with 51% or more of their students qualifying as need-based.

Program Benefits

99% Tax Credit

No Cap for Corporate Donors

Significant Impact: Because the state identifies the participating schools based on pre-selected criteria, your organization can be assured that your donation is going directly into the hands of the students who need it most.

Economically Disadvantaged
Schools Fact Sheet →

School Contact

kharvey@blocs.org

Kathleen Harvey

Interested in contributing? Contact us today to learn more about how your corporation can participate in the EDS program and maximize your tax benefits while making a lasting impact.