Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program

QUADRUPLE YOUR IMPACT ON YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN

The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program provides low-income families with direct high school tuition relief and provides much needed financial support to fund the cost of a rigorous college prep education and our work study program.

Who qualifies for these scholarships?

  • All CRSM families qualify for the scholarships.
  • Average Annual Family Income: $37,051
  • Average Family Size: 4.7
  • Scholarship-Eligible Students: 100%

As a donor, what is the process?

Here are the 4 steps for you to follow:

STEP 1
Request a “Letter ID” via MyTax Illinois website. mytax.illinois.gov

  • Your Letter ID will be mailed to the address on your last year’s tax return. You should receive it within 7–10 business days.

STEP 2
When you receive your “Letter ID” via US Mail, go back to MyTax Illinois website, mytax.illinois.gov, and set up an Account.

STEP 3
Now that you have an Account, reserve your IL Tax Credit Scholarship credits on mytax.illinois.gov Be sure to designate Region 2 and Cristo Rey St. Martin College

Prep STEP 4
Make your donation through an SGO at either: Big Shoulders Fund bigshouldersfund.org Empower Illinois empowerillinois.org

Step Four
Make your donation to a SGO at either:

For detailed step by step instructions on how to make an IL Tax Credit Scholarship Gift:

Big Shoulders Page

Empower Illinois Information Page

Development Staff

Sara Cohen

Foundation Relations Specialist
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Phone: 630-336-3669

Miranda Eby

Communications and Analytics Manager
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Phone: 224-219-9712 ext. 171

Wendy Feldhaus

Assistant Director of Development
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Candice Tonon

Director of Development
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Phone: 224-219-9714 ext. 172

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