Designate Your State of Ohio Tax Dollars to Fund Scholarships for Bridgeway Academy Students!

Bridgeway Academy partners with Every Child Every Family, a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO).
SGOs are nonprofit organizations that leverage private donations to fund scholarships to registered private K-12 schools.
All funds directly support scholarships for students, while providing tax credits to the donor. 

When you donate to Every Child Every Family you are …

• Making education accessible for students in need.
• Creating stability for families dealing with financial hardships.
• Providing hope!

In 2025, 46 (18%) of our students received scholarships from the SGO and private donations. The average scholarship amount was $2,900, which supported families who might not otherwise have been able to afford the education their child needs to thrive.

How does it work?

Through Ohio’s SGO program, you may direct a portion of your already-owed state taxes to help a student attend Bridgeway Academy. This doesn’t increase what you owe — it simply reinvests your tax dollars into a child’s education.

This is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, not a deduction, so you do not need to itemize your taxes to benefit. Individuals may receive a tax credit of up to $750, or up to $1,500 for those filing jointly. Contributions can be made in amounts starting at $25, up to the applicable maximum credit.

Gifts made through April 15, will be applied to the previous year’s taxes. To receive the full tax credit, you must have an Ohio tax liability equal to or greater than the amount of the credit. Click here for frequently asked questions and more information. 

How do you donate?

1️. Visit everychildeveryfamily.org/donate

2️. Select Bridgeway Academy as the beneficiary

3️. Claim the tax credit on your tax return

4️. Get reimbursed after filing

Exciting news for 2027! Beginning January 1, 2027, the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit will provide another opportunity to support Bridgeway Academy scholarships. Eligible taxpayers may qualify for a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 per individual or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly. Click here for more information about the new federal school choice program. Consult your tax advisor with questions about eligibility.

We encourage you to share this information with family, friends, and tax preparation professionals who may benefit from learning about the SGO.