The Basics of CTO

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Why Pledge to CTO Now?
By Jeanne Wells Thill, executive director, CTO

The short answer to ‘Why Pledge to CTO?’ is to reserve your limited tax credits; allowing

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CTO Seeks New Executive Director
By Jeanne Wells Thill, executive director, CTO

The Catholic Tuition Organization has a unique opportunity! After 13 years of leadership as Executive Director,

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CTO Accepting Pledges For 2022
By Lauren Elliott

Did you know The Catholic Tuition Organization is now accepting pledges for 2022? CTO ran out

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Catholic Tuition Organization

A Great Investment in Our Kids

Help pave their way to opportunity, greater knowledge, self-esteem and success through the Catholic Tuition Organization and receive 75% of your donation back in the form of Iowa tax credits with plenty to celebrate.

2000 students received tuition assistance to attend our Catholic schools … thanks to CTO donors!
$3,276,273 in tuition assistance provided for 2021-22 school year!
509 Donors contributed $ 3,442,464 in 2020 for the 2021-22 school year!

Mark Your Calendars!

For Tuition Assistance:

First Friday in April - Application deadline for round 1, including completed application and tax returns submitted to FAIR. www.fairapp.com

July 31st – Application deadline for round 2, including completed application and tax returns submitted to FAIR. www.fairapp.com

For Donors:

December 15th – Requested due date to fulfill pledges made earlier in the year

December 31st – Donations must be postmarked to be included as a current year contribution