Independence Mission Schools
Independence Mission Schools (IMS) is a Philadelphia network of independent Catholic elementary schools that appears on the PA DCED list of approved EITC scholarship organizations. It is listed in Philadelphia County on the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's approved scholarship organization list.
- Tax-credit scholarship organization
For families
Families apply directly to the organization, often through their school. Household income must be no more than $122,322 plus $21,531 per dependent, per DCED.
For donors
Pennsylvania businesses and special-purpose entities apply to DCED for EITC credits worth 75% of a contribution, or 90% with a two-year commitment (up to $750,000 a year per business), then give to the organization. Pennsylvania had not opted in to the federal scholarship tax credit as of October 2026.
About Independence Mission Schools
- States served
- Pennsylvania
- Who it serves
- Students at Independence Mission Schools in Philadelphia who meet EITC income rules.
- Programs
- Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
- Last checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Profile compiled from the organization’s site and official state lists. Each SGO sets its own rules and decides every application.
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