The Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia.

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Invest in Catholic Education

A contribution to Catholic education today is an opportunity to invest in the future leadership of our Church – an outstanding return on investment.

Catholic Education is a Sacred Responsibility

and we need your help to make faith-based education possible for all.

Scholarship Tax Credits

Thanks to Virginia’s Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits (EISTC) program, you can make a gift of Catholic school scholarships and receive 65%+ of your gift back in tax savings.

Learn more about Virginia's EISTC Tax Credits

More information about benefits, eligibility, the donation process, and more is available through the McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation.
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Coming Soon - 2027 Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program

Beginning in 2027, donors may receive a 100% non-refundable federal tax credit for qualified scholarship donations, up to $1,700 per taxpayer. Sign up to receive updates from MPSF as more information becomes available.
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Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Richmond

The Catholic Community Foundation inspires the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond to live out the gospel by giving joyfully to support and strengthen our parishes, schools, and ministries.

Explore how the Catholic Community Foundation works with donors to make God’s work possible throughout our diocese.

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McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation

The McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation was established in 2008 to support and enhance the future of Catholic schools. Since then, MPSF has generated over $65M in scholarships for Catholic school students across the Diocese of Richmond.  

Learn more about the mission and how you can get involved through the Diocese of Richmond’s McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation.

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Lend your support for Catholic education through participation in Diocese of Richmond's McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation
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Other Ways to Give

There are many ways to give the gift of Catholic education. The McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation and the Catholic Community Foundation staff can help you explore the option that is right for you:

  • Donate today by making an online gift through the MPSF secure giving platform, Give Central.
  • Establish an endowed fund to support the Catholic school of your choice in the Diocese of Richmond.
  • Donate stock to the Catholic school of your choice or to the McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation.
  • Leave a legacy by naming a school, an endowment fund, or the MPSF as a beneficiary in your will or trust, life insurance policy, or retirement account.

Contact the McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation for more information.