The above graphic says it all. The COVID 19 pandemic has created even greater economic challenges for CRSM and our families. Before the pandemic, the average CRSM family income was under $40,000, and we estimate over 40% of CRSM families have lost one or both incomes since March. The uncertainty of business partners’ return to work plans has increased the … Read More
CRSM DONORS CAN SUBTRACT 75% of a SCHOLARSHIP GIFT FROM 2019 ILLINOIS TAX BILL
The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program allows individuals and corporations to donate to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) – whose primary aim is to give scholarships to qualifying CRSM students. For their generous donation, donors receive a 75% credit on their Illinois taxes. Donors receive a direct credit, not a deduction. After just one year, 134 students have been able … Read More
January President’s Pen: A Great Opportunity If You’re Planning to Help
What if you could multiply by FOUR times the already generous amount of money you donate each year to CRSM students without a net additional cost to you? The Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program (aka “Invest In Kids”) effectively acts like a matching gift program for your donations. For every $10.00 you donate to the program, you receive a $7.50 … Read More