Communities In Schools of Southwest Pennsylvania has been approved by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development as an Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) and those businesses contributing to the organization may be eligible for a PA Tax Credit. Approved businesses may receive a 90% tax credit if making a donation for two consecutive years, or a 75% tax credit for a single year donation. To receive an application for a tax credit please contact the CIS office at (724)437-2540 or visit the Department of Community and Economic Development's website at www.newpa.com and click on the funding and program finder.