named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Corporate Disabled/Displaced Program
Awards scholarships for disabled or displaced students funded by corporate tax credits.
Corporate Low Income Program
Awards scholarships funded by corporate tax credits for low-income students.
Individual Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships through individual tax credits for students attending private schools.
Philanthropic Merit Scholarship
Awards scholarships based on merit funded by various donations.
Switcher/Overflow Program
Provides additional scholarships through individual tax credits for students needing financial assistance.
activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Administer private K-12 scholarship programs for underprivileged students Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsOperates as a state-licensed School Tuition Organization that awards scholarships through multiple distinct programs to support low-income families, disabled students, and students in foster care in accessing private PreK-12 education. The organization processes applications within 90 to 120 days and verifies enrollment annually.
- Distribute scholarships across multiple states Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides private K-12 education scholarships in Arizona, Georgia, and Louisiana, with over 25,000 scholarships awarded to Arizona students in the past year alone. Scholarships cover tuition and school-related expenses, with individual awards ranging from $3,300 to $6,800.
- K-12 Private School Scholarship Program Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides scholarships to underprivileged families, disabled students, and students in foster care to cover K-12 tuition and other school-related expenses for private education. The organization operates as a state-licensed School Tuition Organization, awarding scholarships through multiple distinct programs in Arizona, Georgia, and Louisiana, having provided over 25,000 scholarships to Arizona children last year.
- K-12 Scholarship Programs Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides scholarships to underprivileged families, disabled students, and students in foster care to cover K-12 tuition and other school expenses for private education. The organization operates as a state-licensed School Tuition Organization, awarding scholarships through multiple distinct programs in Arizona, Georgia, and Louisiana, having provided over 25,000 scholarships to Arizona children last year.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Donor-Directed Scholarship Allocation donor-directed_scholarships unique to this orgThe organization allows donors to specify particular private schools whose students will receive scholarship funding, providing donors with agency in their philanthropic contributions.
- Leveraging Tax Credit Programs for Scholarship Funding tax_credit_scholarship_program unique to this orgThe organization utilizes state-specific tax credit programs (individual, corporate, and payroll deduction) to incentivize donations, effectively redirecting tax liabilities to fund K-12 private school scholarships. This mechanism allows for significant financial support for students while offering tax benefits to donors.
- Leveraging Tax Credit Programs for Scholarship Funding tax_credit_scholarship_program unique to this orgThe organization utilizes various state tax credit programs (individual, corporate, and payroll deduction) to incentivize donations, effectively redirecting tax liabilities to fund K-12 private school scholarships. This mechanism allows for significant financial support for students by engaging both individual and corporate donors through tax benefits.
- Leveraging tax credit programs for scholarship funding tax_credit_scholarship_model unique to this orgThe organization utilizes state tax credit programs (individual, corporate, and payroll deduction) to incentivize donations, effectively redirecting tax liabilities to fund K-12 private school scholarships for eligible students.
- Prioritized and Needs-Based Scholarship Allocation scholarship_prioritization_framework unique to this orgScholarship awards are prioritized based on a framework that considers prior recipients, siblings of recipients, application timing, family income level, and public school rating. Eligibility is further determined by state-mandated guidelines, focusing on low-income families, students with disabilities, or those displaced from foster care, ensuring resources reach those with the greatest need and promoting educational access.
- Prioritizing Scholarships Based on Need and Specific Criteria scholarship_prioritization_framework unique to this orgScholarship awards are prioritized based on a comprehensive framework that considers factors such as prior recipient status, application timing, family income level, public school rating, and specific eligibility criteria for low-income, disabled, or displaced students. This ensures that support is directed to those with the greatest need or specific circumstances.
- Prioritizing scholarships based on need and specific criteria scholarship_prioritization_framework unique to this orgScholarship awards are prioritized and targeted based on a framework that considers prior recipients, application timing, family income levels (especially low-income), public school ratings, and specific student circumstances such as disability or foster care placement, while adhering to state-mandated guidelines.
- Promoting Educational Access and Choice through Scholarship Funding education_access unique to this orgThe organization provides scholarship funding for K-12 tuition and school-related expenses to enable families to choose private schools for their children. This approach aims to level the playing field and promote long-term student success and social change by ensuring access to educational opportunities.
- Promoting educational choice for long-term student success education_access unique to this orgBy providing scholarship funding for K-12 tuition, the organization aims to enable families to choose their child's school, thereby supporting student success in and beyond school and contributing to broader social change.
- Scholarship Funding for K-12 Educational Access and Student Success education_access unique to this orgThe organization provides scholarship funding for K-12 tuition and school-related expenses to enable families to choose their child's school, thereby promoting educational access and fostering long-term student success and social change. This approach aims to level the playing field for children from kindergarten onwards.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$726K
Contributions & grants$710K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$17K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.20M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$694K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.16M
Cash$550K
Investments$2.31M
Liabilities$155K
Net assets$3.01M
Liquid reserves28.6 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -30.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 2
- Amy Luksza — Treasurer
- Ralph Luksza — President
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Administers the corporate tax credit program that ASK participates in.
- Florida Department of Education Government — America's Scholarship Konnection is a state-approved Scholarship Funding Organization (SFO) in Florida.
- NV Dept. of Taxation Government — Submits corporate tax credit applications to the department for approval.
- Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program Government — State program through which America's Scholarship Konnection grants scholarships in Nevada