Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) still has approximately $200,000 in available Education Improvement Scholarship Tax Credits (EISTC) for 2025. This means donors have a limited-time opportunity to support local Jewish day schools and receive a substantial 65% Virginia state tax credit.  June 25, 2025, is the deadline for scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.  Tax credit gifts made after that date will apply to the next calendar year.

Through the EISTC program, your charitable gift to TJF directly funds scholarships for students from lower- and middle-income families—helping ensure a strong Jewish future and accessible education for all. And the financial benefit? Remarkable.

For example, a $10,000 donation can result in a net after-tax cost of just $2,459, thanks to the combined impact of the state tax credit and federal/state charitable deductions.

“If our Jewish schools meet their scholarship goals through this program, it will make a meaningful difference for our students, families, and the community as a whole,” says Naomi Limor Sedek, President & CEO of TJF.

TJF is an approved scholarship foundation under the Virginia EISTC program. However, all donations must be preauthorized by the Virginia Department of Education before they can be completed—so time is of the essence. Donors are encouraged to act quickly to ensure their contribution qualifies.

To learn more or begin the process, contact Naomi Limor Sedek at (757) 965-6109 or nsedek@ujft.org, or Randy Parrish at (757) 965-6104 or rparrish@ujft.org.

Secure your tax credits by June 25, 2025 for FY 24-25 and by Dec 31, 2025 for your 2025 tax credit.