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Why Give to Children First?

Children First Education Fund is the organization that administers the Utah Special Needs Scholarship Program. We are a 501(c)(3) organization that is authorized by the State of Utah to distribute tax credits under this program. We accept contributions year-round. Donations made to Children First Education Fund have some unique benefits to donors that other charitable organizations are not able to provide.

Utah Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Program

In 2020, the Utah State Legislature created a new law called the Special Needs Opportunity Scholarship Program. The law provides options for educational choice options for students with disabilities, and also provides a great benefit to Utahns who donate to support this effort.

Donations to Children First Education Fund (as the administrator of the program) can receive a 100% credit for state income taxes. Click here to see the Utah Tax Code.

Donations Make a Difference

Donations Make a Difference

Individual State Income Tax Credits

Individual donors can take advantage of the powerful Tax Credit benefit and receive a 100%, dollar for dollar tax credit on their Utah State income tax form. Click here for an example of filing for an individual tax credit.

W-2 employees may want to consider adjusting their payroll deductions when making a tax credit donation to limit the amount of tax withdrawn each pay period. Discuss this strategy with your tax professional.

Corporate State Income Tax Credits

Corporate and business donors can take advantage of the powerful Tax Credit benefit and receive a 100%, dollar for dollar tax credit on their Utah State income tax form. Click here for an example of filing for a corporate tax credit.

Make a Donation

Ready to make a donation? Join other Utahns in supporting educational choice across our state and receive a 100% state tax credit.

Watch the video to hear more from CFEF donors, students, parents, and staff. 

Utah Legislators Endorse Children First

The Children First Education Fund makes a huge difference in the lives of Utah’s most vulnerable kids and families. Donating to the fund gives you a 100% tax credit and provides options and opportunities for the students that need it most.

Representative Mike Schultz, House Majority Leader

The Children First Education Fund supports special needs children and gives them school choice options to better meet their education needs. Donors to this program receive a great tax credit benefit for helping to make a difference to kids and families.

Senator Lincoln Fillmore