The Aurora City Schools Scholarship Granting Organization (AuroraSGO), founded in 2025, is a 501(c)(3) organization created primarily to raise scholarship dollars for students to attend all-day kindergarten in Aurora Schools.
Scholarships will be prioritized to low income students.
Contributions made to AuroraSGO are eligible for a nonrefundable tax credit, which can be applied to an individual's Ohio state income tax liability, up to a maximum of $750. For couples filing jointly, two separate contributions of $750 each can be made, totaling $1500.
AuroraSGO is a recognized charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has been certified by the Ohio Attorney General as a Scholarship Granting Organization. By donating to AuroraSGO, taxpayers can support the education of local kindergarten students and receive a tax credit in return.
General Information
Are Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) new?
Scholarship Granting Organizations are a new development in Ohio. The state legislature created a program in 2021 that offers Ohioans a 100% non-refundable tax credit against their Ohio income tax liability for contributions to an SGO. Currently, the maximum credit allowed is $750 per person or $1500 for married couples filing jointly.
What is the Aurora City Schools Scholarship Granting Organization (AuroraSGO)?
The Aurora City Schools Scholarship Granting Organization (AuroraSGO) is one such SGO. Its purpose is to raise funds to provide scholarships for students to attend all-day kindergarten in the Aurora City School District. Ohioans can contribute to AuroraSGO, and the funds are then allocated by the schools, with priority given to students from low-income households.
Who benefits from AuroraSGO?
AuroraSGO benefits both students and families, who gain access to all-day kindergarten education, and Ohio taxpayers, who can receive a non-refundable tax credit for their donations, up to a maximum of $750 per person or $1500 for married couples filing jointly, where each person separately donates $750 or more. **
Is the tax credit the same as a tax deduction?
It is important to note that a tax credit is not the same as a tax deduction. A tax deduction reduces taxable income, while a tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar credit applied against any taxes paid to the State of Ohio *
* AuroraSGO is not a tax advisory organization, and taxpayers should consult their tax professional to determine how this giving opportunity may impact their individual tax outcome.
Mail donations to:
AuroraSGO
Attn: Treasurer
P.O. Box 109
Aurora, OH 44202
** A thank you letter will be provided for you to claim credit **
