Scholarship Granting Organization
The 3RiversSGO’s purpose is to raise scholarship dollars for students to attend all-day kindergarten in the Three Rivers Local School District. Scholarships will be prioritized to low-income students.
The Three Rivers Scholarship Granting Organization (3RiversSGO) was created to make full-day kindergarten accessible for all students in the Three Rivers Local School District. In Ohio, some districts face a tough choice between allocating limited resources for early education or asking families to cover the high costs of full-day kindergarten, often excluding those who cannot afford it.
3RiversSGO, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, aims to bridge this gap by covering the annual tuition through contributions, making full-day kindergarten attainable for every family. Certified by the Ohio Attorney General under Ohio’s scholarship granting organization guidelines, 3RiversSGO provides a unique opportunity to direct Ohio state tax dollars towards kindergarten tuition assistance. Contributions to 3RiversSGO qualify for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on Ohio state income tax—up to $750 for individuals or $1500 for married couples—transforming your tax liability into a tangible benefit for local children in need.
Your support means less financial burden on parents and helps the district build a stronger academic foundation for every child. By contributing to 3RiversSGO, you are investing in the future of the Three Rivers community and its commitment to quality public education.
Are Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) new? Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) 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 $1,500 for married couples filing jointly.
What is the Three Rivers Scholarship Granting Organization (3RiversSGO)? The Three Rivers Scholarship Granting Organization (3RiversSGO) is one such SGO. Its purpose is to raise funds to provide scholarships for students to attend all-day kindergarten in the Three Rivers School District. Ohioans can contribute to 3RiversSGO, and the funds are then allocated by the school, with priority given to students from low-income households.
Who benefits from 3RiversSGO? 3RiversSGO 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 contributions, up to a maximum of $750 per person or $1,500 for married couples filing jointly, where each person separately contributes $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.*
*3RiversSGO 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 contributions to :
3RiversSGO
Attn: Jeremy Snell, Treasurer
3519 Constitution Ct.
Cincinnati, OH 45248
**A thank you letter will be provided for you to claim credit.