Exciting News for Crown Heights Families!
A new opportunity could transform how we support Jewish education in Crown Heights!
Beginning in 2027, a new federal scholarship tax credit program will allow eligible taxpayers to receive a tax credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying donations to approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
At the Crown Heights Tuition Fund, we’re excited to explore this opportunity and are taking steps toward becoming an approved SGO.
Imagine the impact! Hundreds of community members could potentially redirect a portion of their federal income taxes toward helping Crown Heights families afford tuition. This could bring significant new funding to our schools and meaningful financial relief to families throughout our community.
We’re hopeful that this program could become a major step forward in our mission to make Jewish education more affordable for every family.
We’re just beginning this process, and we’ll keep the community updated as we move forward!
Important note: Crown Heights Tuition Fund is not currently an approved Scholarship Granting Organization. Participation is subject to applicable state and federal requirements and approval. Donations to CHTF are not currently eligible for the new federal scholarship tax credit, and future eligibility is not guaranteed.
Give families room to breathe.
Every dollar raised is invested. At an estimated 6% annual return, every million dollars can fully fund a class each year, giving families lasting relief and securing Jewish education for generations.
More support, year after year.
Crisis Facing Our Community
Families in our community are buckling under the crushing weight of private school tuition. A family with eight children must cover a mortgage, food, clothing, and the astronomical costs of education and camp, all at once. This relentless pressure isn’t just challenging—it’s tearing families apart.
Parents work multiple jobs and still fall short, leaving them exhausted and less present for their children. Our schools are suffering too: they are underfunded, unable to pay teachers fairly, and forced to add new fees every year. The situation is dire, and immediate, effective action is needed to provide relief.
Our Mission
Our mission is to lift the financial strain crushing families in our community and to safeguard the future of Jewish education. A sustainable endowment fund will provide lasting relief for struggling families, ensure talented teachers are properly valued, and allow children to thrive emotionally, academically, and spiritually.
Parents first negotiate the best possible tuition arrangement with their school. Only afterward does the fund step in to ease the remaining burden, so schools cannot take advantage of the fund by raising prices.
Our Plan
Our plan is built on sustainability and long-term impact. We’ve created an endowment fund where every dollar raised is invested, and only the investment returns are used to support our community.
For Every $1 Million Invested
One class can receive ongoing financial support, year after year.
Here’s what makes our approach different: Families first negotiate and finalize their tuition arrangements directly with their schools. Only afterward does the Crown Heights Tuition Fund provide financial assistance toward their tuition obligations, with payments made directly to the schools on behalf of the families.
This ensures that the assistance provides meaningful relief to parents, reducing the financial burden they have already committed to carrying.
Rather than relying on fundraising year after year, we’re building a permanent source of support that can continue benefiting families and strengthening our schools for generations to come.
Investment returns are estimates and are not guaranteed. Actual returns and distributions may vary.
Our Leadership
I began my career in education at the age of 23, as principal of HaMesivta. After more than 20 years of working with students, particularly struggling teenagers, I’ve learned that a child’s success in school is deeply connected to what’s happening at home.
Our schools work tirelessly to educate and support our children. But when parents are overwhelmed by financial pressure, struggling to pay tuition, and working multiple jobs just to make ends meet, the stress affects the entire family. And our children feel it.
I founded the Crown Heights Tuition Fund because I believe that helping children succeed means supporting their families, too. By easing the burden of tuition, we can help create healthier, more stable homes where children have the opportunity to thrive.
Director
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Every dollar raised is invested, and only the interest is used to support our community. Crown Heights Tuition Fund Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 39-4393421.
Apply for assistance
Families who need tuition support can reach out to the fund here.