Empower Pennsylvania’s Future Workforce: Support Johnson College Through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program

For over 112 years, Johnson College has equipped students with real-world, hands-on education that is directly aligned with workforce needs. Now, through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, your business can turn a portion of its state tax liability into a powerful investment in education and workforce development.

Why Johnson College?

Your EITC contribution can directly support programs designed to give students early, meaningful exposure to career pathways and technical education:

• • • Industry Fast Track Program: High school students enroll in on-campus classes and labs to gain early exposure to our programs, which provide hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills. This enables them to earn college credits, build a strong foundation for their future careers, and enter the workforce faster and as highly trained technicians.
    • STEM Outreach Camps and Programs: Our camps and year-round programs engage middle and high school students in exciting, hands-on STEM activities, fostering a passion for learning and exploring career paths.

How It Works

• The EITC program allows eligible businesses to receive PA tax credits in exchange for contributions to approved educational organizations—like Johnson College. Your contribution helps expand access to career-focused educational programs for middle and high school students.

Business Tax Criteria

• Businesses authorized to operate in PA and subject to one or more of the following taxes: Corporate Net Income Tax, Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax, Bank Shares Tax, Insurance Premiums Tax, Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax, Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax, or Personal Income Tax (for S corps, LLCs, or partnerships).

Contribution & Credit Details

• Up to $750,000 in contributions per taxable year

• 75% tax credit for a one-year commitment

• 90% tax credit for a two-year commitment (must agree upfront)

Example: A $100,000 contribution could result in a $90,000 tax credit with a two-year commitment.

Note: Tax credits are nonrefundable and may not be carried forward or backward (except in specific cases for pass-through entities). They are also not transferable..

Timing & Proof Requirements

• If approved, your business must make the contribution within 60 days of receiving approval.

• You must provide proof of contribution to the PA DCED within 90 days of approval.

• All applications are submitted through the state’s eGrants system and are processed on a first-come, first-served basis—early application is strongly encouraged..

Join Us in Making a Difference

Enhance Your Community: Support innovative education that prepares Pennsylvania’s next generation of skilled workers—especially in high-demand trades and technology fields.

Strengthen Your Brand: Show your commitment to workforce development and community impact. Businesses that support education build goodwill, talent pipelines, and brand recognition.

Important Dates for Businesses

May 15:

• Business applicants who have completed their two-year commitment and wish to reapply for another two-year commitment.
• Businesses who are in the middle of their two-year commitment.

July 1:

• New business applications.

Contact Us Today

Ready to make an impact? Contact our College Advancement Office at 570-702-8920 or collegeadvancement@johnson.edu to learn more about supporting Johnson College through the EITC program.

Business owners, managers and CEOs should coordinate with their tax preparers to launch this easy process. Additional information is available on the EITC webpage on the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website. Click here.

When an EITC contribution is received by Johnson College, a receipt letter of acknowledgement is sent to the donating company to submit to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to receive tax credit.

To download a PDF of our EITC Brochure, click here.