Pittsburgh Jewish Educational Improvement Foundation
The Pittsburgh Jewish Educational Improvement Foundation is an Allegheny County scholarship organization, connected with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, that awards EITC- and OSTC-funded tuition assistance at Jewish day schools in the Pittsburgh area. It is listed in Allegheny County on the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's approved scholarship organization list and on the OSTC 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. OSTC scholarships also require living in the attendance area of a low-achieving public school.
For donors
Pennsylvania businesses and special-purpose entities apply to DCED for EITC or OSTC 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 Pittsburgh Jewish Educational Improvement Foundation
- States served
- Pennsylvania
- Who it serves
- Students at Jewish day schools in the Pittsburgh area who meet EITC or OSTC income rules.
- Programs
- Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC); Pennsylvania Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC)
- 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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