Churches & co-ops
Help spread the word.
Pastors, co-op leaders and homeschool parents are how most families and givers will hear about the Homeschool Fund. Copy anything on this page, change it to fit your people, and pass it on.
Three ways to help
Tell your families
Many homeschool families in your church or co-op may qualify. Scholarships can help with curriculum, online classes, tutoring and more, and most families qualify by income.
Tell your givers
Starting January 1, 2027, anyone who owes federal income tax can give up to $1,700 to homeschool scholarships through a new federal tax credit.
Pass it to your tax professional
Advisors will want the rules in one place. The summary below is written for them. For tax advisors
Copy-ready text
Use these as they are, or shorten them. Each one has a copy button.
For a bulletin or newsletter
Starting January 1, 2027, a new federal tax credit lets you give up to $1,700 ($3,400 for a married couple who each give) to the Homeschool Fund and lower your federal income tax by the same amount. Your gift funds scholarships for Christian homeschool families. Learn more at nehemiahfound.com/homeschool-fund.
For social media
Homeschool families: a new scholarship program for Christian homeschoolers, K–12, is coming in 2027. Scholarships can help with curriculum, online classes, co-ops and tutoring, and most families qualify by income. Pre-register to hear when applications open: nehemiahfound.com/homeschool-fund/pre-register
For an email to families
The Homeschool Fund is a new scholarship program for Christian homeschool families, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Scholarships can help with curriculum, online classes, tutorial and co-op classes, and tutoring. Most families qualify by income. Pre-register to hear when applications open in your state: nehemiahfound.com/homeschool-fund/pre-register.
For an announcement (about 30 seconds)
A quick note for homeschool families, and for anyone who pays federal income tax. Starting January 1, 2027, a new federal tax credit lets you give up to $1,700 to scholarships for Christian homeschool families and lower your federal taxes by the same amount. The Homeschool Fund, a program of the Nehemiah Foundation, will award the scholarships. Families can pre-register now, and givers can learn more, at nehemiahfound.com.
Please don’t promise a scholarship to a particular family, or tell givers their gift can go to a certain child. The law doesn’t allow gifts to be earmarked. See the FAQ
Printable flyer
A one-page flyer for bulletin boards, co-op tables and church lobbies is on the way. We’ll post it here and send it to church and co-op leaders who pre-register.
For tax advisors
- Credit: up to $1,700 per individual per year ($3,400 on a joint return when each spouse gives), dollar for dollar, nonrefundable, with a five-year carryforward.
- Qualifying gifts: cash from individuals, made on or after January 1, 2027, designated as tax-credit gifts at the time they’re made. Gifts through donor-advised funds or businesses don’t qualify.
- No earmarking for a particular student.
- State credits first: a state tax credit for the same gift reduces the federal credit.
- Documentation: we send each donor an acknowledgment letter with a donor number by January 31. The credit is claimed on IRS Form 8525.
- Questions: write to [email protected].
Want to talk?
We’re glad to send materials, answer questions from your elders or board, or talk with your families. Contact us or write to [email protected].