EITC Program

To confirm that your business qualifies for EITC, reach out to your accountant or to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. In general, businesses authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to any of the following taxes are eligible to apply for EITC credits:

• Personal Income Tax
• Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax
• Corporate Net Income Tax
• Bank Shares Tax
• Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax
• Insurance Premium Tax (excluding unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)
• Mutual Thrift Tax
• Malt Beverage Tax
• Surplus Lines Tax

Eligible businesses can begin applying for EITC credits through DCED’s electronic single application system. The business application guide explains the process and annual deadlines: the current deadline for new businesses to apply is July 1. Tax credit applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis by day submitted. Applications will be approved until the amount of available tax credits is exhausted. 

Once a business has been approved for EITC giving and makes an eligible donation within 90 days (about 3 months), they receive tax credits equal to 75% of their contribution (up to a maximum of $750,000 per taxable year). The credit can be increased to 90% of the contribution if the business agrees to provide the same amount for two consecutive tax years at the time of the initial application.

EITC gifts support our School Tour and Art Door Programs. 

Each year the Museum’s School Tour Program serves 1,500+ pre-k-12 students. Led by trained docents, students view works in our galleries, linking art to core curriculum subjects such as language arts, science, and history. All school tours support the National Core Arts Standards and Pennsylvania and Common Core Standards. School Tours are interactive and inquiry-based, specially designed to promote curiosity, close-looking and critical thinking. In addition to general museum tours, the Michener offers specialized thematic tours that are guided by national and state standards-based essential questions that help connect art to classroom curricula. 

Pre-k and kindergarten groups may enhance their visit with the Art Door Program, unique and exciting art lessons inspired by artwork in the museum’s collection and facilitated by Museum educators. Projects can be customized to support classroom learning objectives, and all lessons are especially designed to engage Early Childhood learners. 

Learn more at Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) – PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development or contact Candace Clarke, Director of Development at (215) 340-9800 ext. 148 or cclarke1@michenerartmuseum.org.