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Did you know that individuals and corporations with PA tax liability can receive EITC/OSTC credits by participating in a tax credit program? CSFP developed this informational video to share more information about the the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, as well as how it works. Watch now! You can support CSFP and impact the education of thousands of Philadelphia students through EITC/OSTC. Contact CSFP to transform your tax dollars today!
Event connects Philadelphia families with resources and a guide to scholarship opportunities ahead of the November 15 Application Deadline On November 8th, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) hosted its annual Partner School Fair for families interested in exploring private school options in CSFP’s network. Attendees will meet CSFP staff, connect with partner schools, and receive guidance on the scholarship application process. The event includes complimentary food, raffles, school supplies, and CSFP swag. The annual fair helps families navigate school selection and scholarship applications while connecting them to resources that ensure every child can attend the school that best fits their needs. When: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. –...
New scholarships open to Philadelphia families, providing access to high-quality, tuition-based schools PHILADELPHIA – Today, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), the largest and most diverse K-8th grade scholarship program in Pennsylvania, has opened its 2026-2027 scholarship lottery application. CSFP is a privately funded program that provides financial access to students from under-resourced Philadelphia families, ensuring that they have access to high-quality, tuition-based schools, despite income or zip code. The application is open through March 1, 2026, though families are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline on November 15th, for the best chance of selection. Families selected through the priority...
On Tuesday, May 27th, Keisha joined Lorik Bulukraqi from the Are You Happy Podcast to share more information about CSFP, her journey, and our impact. Keisha Jordan speaking with Lorik from the Are You Happy Podcast. Listen to the podcast now
CSFP staff and families celebrated the graduating class completing the program and entering high school with a Philly-filled day PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Sunday, May 18th, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) celebrated its graduating 8th grade students with a special CSFP Day at the Ballpark as the Philadelphia Phillies took on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Five hundred CSFP students and family members attended the event, which included lunch and a pre-game reception at Xfinity Live!, as well as the honor of having 8th-grade scholarship graduate, Kahlil, throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The event was sponsored by Fulton Bank and Stradley...
PHILADELPHIA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) welcomes two new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. Ricky Liss and Zeke James join CSFP and will be charged with overseeing the organization and advancing its mission for the future. Board members serve three-year terms. CSFP is thrilled to have such respected and knowledgeable individuals join our efforts and guide the organization. Ricky Liss: Ricky is the founder and managing partner of Liss & Marion, P.C., a successful regional law firm. In addition to his law practice, Ricky is a co-founder of and General Counsel for Hightop Real Estate and Development...
CSFP holds an early surprise celebration followed by Lottery Day, notifying thousands of Philadelphia families of their children’s scholarships PHILADELPHIA, PA – Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), Pennsylvania’s largest and most diverse Pre-K-8th grade scholarship program, held its annual Family Surprise Day to surprise11 families with the news that their children have been selected to receive Pre-K-8th scholarships. The event was held on December 8th, prior to Lottery Day on December 12th. This year’s Family Surprise was held at the Independence Blue Cross River Rink Winterfest. Families were invited to join CSFP representatives for holiday fun at the River Rink,...
There is no singular education solution that meets the needs of every child, especially our youngest learners. When you put students in the center of the conversation, the answers to the question, “How do we improve educational outcomes?” become far more expansive. Parents and caregivers should be able to make school decisions based on their family’s needs and without limiting educational success due to financial barriers. Philadelphia’s children deserve access to all of the available options. Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia provides needs-based, partial scholarships for up to three children in a family to attend quality, safe, K-8th grade...
For the first time since 2022, CSFP scholarship award amounts have increased, giving higher scholarship values for families to attend schools of choice. Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) has officially opened its 2025 – 2026 application season and will award scholarships to families this year at increased amounts. This is the first time in two years that CSFP has increased its tiered amounts. CSFP will award 2,000 new scholarships to eligible students this year, while continuing to support prior recipients. “Education is personal and every family deserves the opportunity to access high quality schools, especially in the early years. Under-resourced...
Local Harvard alumni selected Patricia Wilson Aden, Maddy Booth, and Keisha Jordan to attend weeklong leadership program in Boston, MA Last week, three local women and nonprofit leaders went to Harvard Business School to attend a weeklong immersive workshop titled Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management. Patricia Wilson Aden, President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Maddy Booth, CEO of Vetri Community Partnership, and Keisha Jordan, President and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia joined 157 other leaders from across the globe to address the pressing challenges facing today’s nonprofit organizations. Participants gained skills needed to take decisive action...
Students who utilize choice are seeing positive educational outcomes at a higher rate than peers PHILADELPHIA – In a report released today, Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP), an education non-profit providing under-resourced Philadelphia families with financial access to K-8th grade tuition-based schools, details stark evidence that city students who utilize private school choice outperform their public school peers in both math and reading on standardized tests. These results are significant in light of the fact that CSFP family median household income is lower than Philadelphia’s, and 70% of CSFP scholarship recipients live in Philadelphia’s lowest achieving public school neighborhoods. CSFP has 150+...
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