The Basics of CTO

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CTO Enhances Website
By Jeanne Wells Thill, executive director, CTO

Today, the Catholic Tuition Organization unveiled their new website thanks to a grant from the Catholic

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Tax Credit Amount Increased For 2021
By Jeanne Wells Thill, executive director, CTO

In May 2021, an unprecedented move by Iowa legislators increased the percentage of a charitable contribution

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CTO Helps Grow Iowa Workforce
By Jeanne Wells Thill, executive director, CTO

Did you know donating to CTO helps Iowa’s workforce development? In the 1990’s, 70%

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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