Donate to Help Future Scholars Succeed

There are many ways that you can contribute to the NEED organization. No matter the size the gift you are able to contribute, NEED appreciates and welcomes your kindness.

Annual Giving Corporate Campaigns

EITC

NEED is registered as an Educational Improvement Organization through the state of Pennsylvania, and therefore is certified to receive EITC from corporations that would like to designate them for NEED.

What is EITC?

Enacted in 2001, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) provides a tax credit to businesses that pay Pennsylvania's corporate income tax for contributions to scholarship organizations that give private-school scholarships to eligible children.

How Do I apply for EITC?

The application form is available through the Department of Community and Economic Development at (717) 787-7120 or at www.newpa.com. Select EITC Business Guidelines for further information and the application form.

United Way

You can give to NEED through your United Way Workplace Campaign.   

Our United Way Agency code is 250.

Combined Federal Campaign

Our Combined Federal Campaign Code is #33076.

Planned Giving Campaigns

You can make a contribution in Memory Of, or In Honor Of a loved one, or as a Bequest, at any level. The person being honored (or the family of the deceased) will be informed of your contribution.

In Memory Of:__________________

In Honor Of:____________________

Bequest:_______________________

Student Sponsorship

If you want to provide a contribution that goes directly to a student in need, you can support them in the following ways:

Adopt a Student- This program allows you to adopt a NEED recipient by providing him/her with a $1,000 annual grant for four years. In return, you will be kept abreast of the student’s progress as you help them work toward their educational goals.

Book scholarships- To contribute to the cost of a student’s books for an academic semester or a year.

HBCU Tour Scholarship- To contribute towards the cost of a student’s participation in the 6th Annual NEED HBCU Tour this Spring.

Scholarships/Endowments

NEED manages special scholarships for outside organizations including corporations, colleges and universities, civic and social groups and individuals. If you would like to speak with us about establishing a scholarship, please call 412-566-2760.

Starting a named endowed fund in the NEED endowment is the ideal way to ensure that your contribution supports the organization for years to come. If you are interested in establishing an endowment, please call us at 412-566-2760

In-Kind Donations

Utilize your personal and professional connections to facilitate and/or participate in sponsorship of event spaces, printing or design of promotional materials, or other services or items you would like to provide in-kind.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information on these ways to give, please contact the NEED office at 412-566-2760.