Building A Stronger Future For The Next Generation

Join us to provide educational options for K-8th grade Philadelphia students and their families through scholarships to strong, safe tuition-based private schools and other family-oriented programs

Why CSFP?

Access To Quality Education, Regardless Of Zip Code

The K-8th grade years are crucial for students to foster their cognitive abilities, build social behavior, and develop the skills needed to succeed and Philadelphia students deserve access to strong schools. Through philanthropic gifts and EITC/OSTC tax credit giving, CSFP provides academic scholarships for under-resourced families who are looking for alternatives to underperforming schools.

You can provide a child with access to a quality educational foundation today.

CSFP’s scholarship recipients’ median household annual income is just under $41,000 with 97% of families indicating employment for at least one member of the household.

CSFP scholarships give students and families stability, committing to support students through 8th grade and providing scholarships for all eligible students in a family.

Investing in CSFP

Addressing Educational Disparities In Philadelphia

We provide supplemental programs, workshops, and support to families, making CSFP’s program unique, need-based, impactful, and diverse.

With 20+ years of experience, CSFP has perfected scholarship administration and continues to evaluate and improve our program offerings to support the whole family.

Need-Based

We support under-resourced children and families. Up to three children per family, per year, may receive a scholarship, and scholarships are awarded via a random lottery. CSFP also assists families in finding the right fit school for their children.

Impactful

Scholarships change lives! One in four K-8th grade students attending private school in Philadelphia receives a CSFP scholarship. By empowering families to make the best educational decisions for their children, more Philly Kids can achieve long-term economic and social success. CSFP’s Breaking Barriers Campaign is dedicated to breaking barriers to quality education by providing more scholarships each year and carrying scholarships through 8th grade.

Inclusive

Our families reflect the racial, ethnic, and cultural demographics of the City of Philadelphia. CSFP partner schools offer varied curricula, including religious or non-religious, Montessori, or skill-related teaching; as well as before and after school care and extracurricular activities.

I am a parent of a child who is the recipient of the CSFP scholarship. Thank you for your donations. My child is schooled in a safe environment with personal attention due to the smaller class sizes. I am a very happy parent, with much less worry about my child’s education. Thank you!

Yvette Yancey

CSFP Parent & Program Ambassador

Increase Scholarships, Expand Program, Build Capacity

Breaking Barriers Campaign

CSFP scholarships and programs open doors to quality education for Philly Kids. CSFP has launched the Breaking Barriers campaign to raise $100 million to increase the number of scholarships offered, provide more support through additional program offerings, and build a sustainable organization dedicated to helping Philadelphia families.

CSFP is a 501(c)3 charity. Our Tax ID number is 23-3078729 and our United Way Workplace Giving Campaign Donor Choice Code is 14497.

Get Involved

Support Philadelphia Students

Ready to help us ensure every child in Philadelphia has the opportunity to receive a quality education? Join our efforts to empower parents and create long-term economic success for thousands of Philly kids.

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