The C2 Opportunity Scholarship was established in 2018 and provides tax credited scholarships to low-income K-12 children to attend the Catholic school of their choice. We believe that children should have every opportunity to succeed. 

Our fully accredited Catholic Schools offer an excellent education rooted in Gospel values and are ready to meet the needs of these students, preparing them for a lifelong journey of faith and learning that they might not find elsewhere.

 “C” Corporations can offset up to 100% of the corporation’s Alabama income tax liability.

Individuals  can donate up to 100% of their Alabama income tax liability capped at $100,000 in tax credits.

Pass Through Entities (“S” Corporations, partnerships, and LLCs) can donate up to 100% of their Alabama income tax liability and may be able to claim as a business expense for federal benefit as well.

Additionally, donation payments can be made quarterly to offset quarterly estimated tax payments.

Please consult your tax professional regarding specific guidance and updates.

Yes.  If your CPA or tax advisor has any questions about the new changes or how to make a reservation on your behalf, please have them reach out to Sherri Rowton, our Development Director, at srowton@alosf.org.

Yes! You can make the reservation yourself through the Department of Revenue self-service site, MyAlabamaTaxes. Please visit our donate page for more details on how the donation process works.

Tax credits expire on December 31st each year, so technically, you have until then to make your donation. However, we urge donors to reserve their tax credits and donate earlier in the year rather than later, especially because tax credits have run out in the past before Dec. 31. 

Reserving tax credits sooner in the year also allows students and families to plan for the next school year knowing that funds will be available for their existing scholarships.

Each year the Alabama Department of Revenue allocates $40 million in tax credits. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want to support the ability of children to thrive in a school that fits their needs, this is a great way. 

Head to www.myalabamataxes.gov to make a reservation to donate up to 100% of your Alabama tax-liability to AOSF or contact your tax professional.

It is important to note you cannot designate your tax-credit donation to a certain school or student, as it is specifically prohibited in the Alabama Accountability Act, which is the law that governs our program. But you can be certain that your donation will help students in Alabama succeed.

Think of your donation as redirecting your taxes towards scholarships. You're already paying your state taxes, so why not make them count? 

Instead of paying the state directly, you can donate a portion or all of your tax liability towards scholarships and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the state. 

So when we say it doesn't cost a thing to donate, you aren't really making a separate payment, but rather, paying your taxes in advance while helping students within the Diocese of Birmingham attend a Catholic school that best fits their needs. 

C2 Opportunity Scholarships is a non-profit scholarship granting organizaiton that relies on tax-credit donations from individual and/or corporate donors to provide scholarships to low-income K-12 children within the Diocese of Birmingham to attend the Catholic school of their choice.

The CHOOSE Act is administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue and makes refundable income tax credits called education saving accouints (ESAs) available to income-eligible K-12 students in Alabama. It does not rely on donations from individual or corporate donors. 

Income-eligible students whose families want to choose a school that best fits their child’s unique educational needs.

For donation inquiries:

Andy Ryan

Executive Director

aryan@alosf.org

(205) 206-7808

Sherri Rowton

Director of Development

srowton@alosf.org

(334) 332-0753

Mailing Address:

C2 Opportunity Scholarships

P.O. Box 59188

Birmingham, AL 35259