Make a Gift
Ways to Give
Mercy Career & Technical High School is registered as a nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3). All gifts are tax-deductible.
Check
Please make checks payable to Mercy Career & Technical High School, 2900 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129 Attn: Advancement Office.
Gifts of Stock and Appreciated Securities
Gifts of appreciated stock held for more than one year offer special tax benefits by providing a tax deduction for their fair market value while eliminating capital gains assessments on their future sale. Mercy Career & Technical High School has a brokerage account at Vanguard - account #63647194 - that can accept your gift. Vanguard’s DTC number is 0062. If you choose to donate stock, please contact Director of Advancement Nancy C. Green at 215-226-1225 ext. 146 or ngreen@mercycte.org, so she can ensure a prompt acknowledgement of your gift.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Ask your employer if your company will match your gift to Mercy Career & Technical High School.
EITC/OSTC Scholarships
Businesses and qualified individuals can receive up to a 90% credit on PA state taxes by contributing to Mercy Career & Technical High School through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and/or the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs.
The annual deadline for business applications is July 1. For more information about EITC and OSTC, visit https://dced.pa.gov/
For information and qualifications for individual applications, visit blocs.org/personal-tax-credits. Be sure to designate your gift to Mercy Career & Technical High School.
For questions about either program and/or assistance in completing an application, please contact Director of Advancement Nancy C. Green at 215-226-1225 ext. 146 or ngreen@mercycte.org.