A Partnership Advancing Educational Opportunity

Connecting Education Foundations, Donors, and Students Through the NSFA Scholarship Granting Organization

The National Association of Education Foundations (NAEF) is committed to strengthening education foundations and advancing their capacity to improve educational outcomes for students and communities nationwide. Through its relationship with the National Schools Foundation Association (NSFA), NAEF supports opportunities that connect education foundations with innovative approaches to charitable giving and student scholarships.

Expanding Opportunities Through the NSFA SGO

The National Schools Foundation Association's Scholarship Granting Organization (NSFA SGO) is designed to provide education foundations with a pathway to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program without requiring each foundation to independently develop the infrastructure, administrative systems, and compliance processes necessary to operate a national-level scholarship program.

By combining NSFA's national platform with the local knowledge, established relationships, and community connections of education foundations, this initiative offers a scalable model for connecting donors, local foundations, and students who may benefit from scholarship opportunities.

A National Platform. A Local Impact.

Local education foundations understand the unique needs of their schools, students, and communities. Through participation in the NSFA SGO initiative, eligible education foundations may have an opportunity to build on that knowledge while accessing a broader framework for scholarship administration and donor engagement.

This collaborative approach is intended to:

• Expand access to scholarship opportunities by connecting philanthropic resources with students and educational needs.

• Strengthen local education foundations by providing access to a shared platform and administrative infrastructure.

• Engage donors in educational impact by creating additional opportunities to support students and schools.

• Build a scalable model for collaboration that combines national-level resources with local expertise and community relationships.

The Role of NAEF

NAEF serves as a national resource for education foundations, supporting their development, professional growth, and ability to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Its relationship with NSFA complements this mission by helping education foundations learn about emerging opportunities to strengthen philanthropic support for education.

The NSFA SGO initiative represents one potential avenue for education foundations to explore as they consider new ways to engage donors and support students. NAEF's broader work remains focused on advancing the education foundation profession through education, resources, collaboration, and professional development.

Explore the Opportunity

Education foundations interested in learning more about the NSFA SGO and the potential to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program are encouraged to explore the initiative and determine whether it aligns with their organization's mission, capabilities, and community priorities.

Together, national infrastructure and local expertise can help create new pathways for philanthropic investment and expanded educational opportunity.