The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

EITC stands for Educational Improvement Tax Credit. This is a program offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development that allows businesses to receive significant tax credits when they contribute to qualified Educational Improvement Organizations such as The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Funding from the EITC program allows the Trust to bring increased educational opportunities to thousands of children in the greater Pittsburgh region every year, continuing in its mission to make Pittsburgh a great place to live and work.

Quick Facts about the EITC Program:

Eligible businesses can receive up to $200,000 in tax credits per taxable year
With a one year agreement, businesses can receive a 75% tax credit on their gift, but with a two-year agreement, they can receive a 90% tax credit on their gift
Your business is eligible to participate in the EITC program if it pays any of the following Pennsylvania taxes:
- Corporate Net Income Tax
- Capital Stock
- Franchise Tax
- Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax
- Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax
- Insurance Premiums Tax
- Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax
For an application and more information on how to qualify,please visit the DCED website

Click here for a description of EITC-approved programs at the Trust

If you wish to make an EITC gift at this time, please click here to download a donation form. After reviewing this form, if you have any additional questions, please feel free contact the Trust's Development team by email or by phone at 412-471-8713.