K-12 Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
About The Foundation
K-12 Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a single-mission nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational opportunity and promoting excellence for K-12 students.
The Foundation serves students across public, charter, and private schools and administers scholarships in a neutral and non-discriminatory manner consistent with its charitable mission and applicable law. It is an independent organization and is not affiliated with, controlled by, or acting on behalf of any school, membership organization, employer, political group, or other entity.
The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Delaware and organized to qualify as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is in the process of seeking formal recognition of its tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.
Our Story
Executive Director
Patrick McGuire serves as Executive Director of the K-12 Scholarship Foundation. He brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit administration, including organizational leadership, program management, and regulatory compliance. In this role, he oversees the Foundation’s operations and the administration of scholarships under the federal tax credit program.
Governance
The K-12 Scholarship Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Directors responsible for oversight of the organization and ensuring that the Foundation operates in accordance with its mission and applicable federal and state law. The Board provides strategic guidance and fiduciary oversight as the Foundation prepares to administer scholarships under the federal tax credit program beginning in 2027.
Our Story
How The Foundation Started
When the Education Freedom Tax Credit was passed, it created a new opportunity for schools to generate scholarship funding in participating states. Who wouldn’t want to donate $1,700 to a good cause, if the government gives you back the $1,700, right?
But donating requires individuals to make donations by December 31st, then wait to file their taxes for a refund. That’s not an easy thing to do, and it’s going to mean a lot of wasted opportunity for kids throughout your community.
We realized that without the right education and infrastructure, much of this federal funding will go unused. The K-12 Scholarship Foundation was established to help schools understand, access, and facilitate this opportunity so scholarship funding can support their students and communities.
Our Mission
To expand access to quality education in communities nationwide.
How We Operate
Standards That Guide Us
These principles guide our foundation and how we operate.
Equal Opportunity Education
We focus on helping schools raise and access funding that supports teachers, students, and communities.
Complete Transparency
You’ll have full insight into how the program works, how funds are handled and how scholarships are awarded.
Responsible Stewardship
We ensure scholarship funds are managed carefully and donations are directed to support education.
Strict Legal Compliance
We follow all federal and state requirements to ensure the program operates properly and responsibly.
Our Team
Board Members
Meet the team at K-12 Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
President
John Smith
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Secretary
John Smith
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Treasurer
John Smith
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Scholarship Infrastructure
Is Your School Ready for 2027?
The Education Freedom Tax Credit opens access to scholarship funding that never existed before.
But without the right system in place, most schools won’t be positioned to benefit. K-12 Scholarship Foundation exists to make it easy for your school to turn opportunity into reality.
Get Ready For What Comes Next
Start a no pressure conversation to understand the opportunity and decide what is right for your school, your staff, and your community.