Xavier Scholarship Granting Organization

• Why is this important? A tax credit is more beneficial to our donors than a tax deduction. It means the donor pays up to $1,500 less in taxes. In addition, many other charitable organizations have created SGOs for the benefit of their donors. Contributions to the Xavier-SGO will be recognized as a gift in the annual financial report/donor honor roll of St. Xavier High School but we are asking donors to gift to both the St. Xavier Annual Fund as well as the XAVIER-SGO as there is a tax benefit to both. (BEGINNING WITH THE TAX YEAR 2026, GIFTS OF $1,000 FOR SINGLE FILERS and UP TO $2,000 FOR COUPLES FILING JOINTLY TO THE ST. XAVIER ANNUAL FUND CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE FEDERAL STANDARD DEDUCTION.)
• What is the XAVIER-SGO? XAVIER-SGO, a Scholarship Granting Organization created by St. Xavier High School to allow our donors to receive an Ohio Income Tax Credit for their contributions to support our mission.
• Why did we create a new charitable organization? To qualify as an Ohio SGO, St. Xavier High School and the Xavier Jesuit Academy formed "Xavier-SGO" to benefit deserving students and to provide a tax credit to our donors who want to support the mission of both institutions. XAVIER-SGO was created to secure Scholarship Granting Organization status and will primarily fund tuition scholarships for students with financial need. XAVIER-SGO will not have any employees, as St. Xavier High School staff will perform all administrative duties.
• What is the amount of the tax credit? The Ohio Income tax credit is limited to $750.00 per individual or $1,500 for a married couple filing a joint tax return. Contributions must be made to the XAVIER – SGO to qualify for this credit.
• Does my gift to the Xavier-SGO qualify for a matching gift from my company? Yes, Xavier-SGO can accept matching gifts. For an organization to issue a matching gift, Xavier-SGO must be on the organization’s approved list of charities (the match cannot be issued to St. Xavier H.S.). We ask donors to check with their company to ensure that XAVIER SGO is on their approved list.
• How can I make my contribution? To make your gift, please click one of the buttons at the top of this page.
• What is the Xavier-SGO EIN number? The Xavier-SGO EIN is 92-0669051.
• Can I contribute to more than one SGO? Yes, but the tax credit per year maximum is $750 if filing individually and $1,500 if filing jointly. Donations do not have a maximum amount, but only $750/$1,500 will be a tax credit.

Xavier-SGO is an IRS approved Sec. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please consult your tax your advisor. The SGO cannot guarantee the specific deductibility of any tax donation.

To claim the “Ohio Scholarship Donation Credit on your Ohio Income Tax Return, your Xavier -SGO contribution must be made prior to you filing your Ohio Income Tax Return, up until April 15 of the following year.