Scholar Street is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity — EIN 42-2704061 · Arlington, Virginia · Contributions are tax-deductible under IRC §170.
Nationally-Focused Scholarship Granting Organization · IRC §25F

Expanding K–12 educational
opportunity, together.

Scholar Street awards need- and merit-based scholarships to income-eligible students in the states we serve — funded by donors who redirect their federal tax liability into a child’s education.

Become a Founding Donor How Giving Works
Students in a classroom
The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit takes effect January 1, 2027. Scholar Street is registered to operate in multiple states and is building its footprint ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch.
Why Now

A new federal opportunity
for scholarship giving.

In 2025, Congress created the first federal tax credit for K–12 scholarship donations — the Education Freedom Tax Credit (IRC §25F) — effective January 1, 2027. Scholar Street is registered to operate in multiple states and is building its footprint ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch.

$1,700
Per Taxpayer

A dollar-for-dollar federal credit, nonrefundable, with a five-year carryforward. Joint-filer treatment is pending Treasury guidance.

Any Taxpayer
No Income Limit

Any individual with U.S. federal tax liability can claim the credit. There is no donor income limit. Cash gifts only.

300% AMI
Access, Not Cost

Eligibility reaches households up to 300% of area median income. For many families, cost — not eligibility — stands between their child and the right school.

Understand the Credit
Our Mission

Scholarships built on
need and merit.

Scholar Street is organized to operate as a Scholarship Granting Organization under the Education Freedom Tax Credit program. We award K–12 scholarships to income-eligible students in the states we serve based on both financial need and academic merit — evaluated together for every award.

Reach Underserved Communities

Donors may support our general fund or direct their gift to a designated fund serving a specific community — faith-based education, special needs, or military families.

Awards Sized to Matter

A $5,000 target award, scaling with need and funding. We would rather fund fewer students than spread support too thin to change a family’s decision.

Built to Scale

This tax credit only reaches as many children as SGOs can efficiently serve. Our platform is built to scale nationally as the federal program expands state by state.

For Families

Applying for a scholarship?
Start here.

Scan the code with your phone to create a free family account and begin your application. Already registered? No need to scan again — just come back to this page and sign in to check your status.

Create My Account Sign In
Scan with your phone camera
Join Us

Expanding educational
opportunity, together.

Three donors giving the full $1,700 credit fund one $5,000 scholarship. We are inviting founding donors, corporate donors, and partner schools to join us before the January 2027 launch.

Get in Touch Meet the Team