EITC

Give Through EITC and Invest in a Thriving Lancaster 

Keep YOUR tax dollars in YOUR community. 
Support local impact. Spark lifelong learning. 

How Your Gift Makes a Difference 

Your EITC contribution directly supports two impactful library programs: 

☀️ The Summer Reading Program reduces summer learning loss and inspires a lifelong love of reading by engaging hundreds of children each year in educational activities throughout the summer. 

📚 Teacher Book Bundles provides local educators with curated, classroom-ready materials to support learning and literacy across a wide range of subjects and age groups. 

Your support helps ensure equitable access to educational resources for children, teens, and educators across Lancaster County. 

Lancaster Public Library is an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Your business can earn significant tax credits by supporting educational initiatives that build brighter futures right here in Lancaster. 

Why Your Business Should Give 

  • Receive 75%–90% in Pennsylvania income tax credits for your approved donation 
  • Demonstrate community leadership and support educational equity 
  • Direct your state tax dollars to high-impact local programs 

Ready to Give?

Have questions or want to learn more about how your business can maximize its impact through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program? 

Contact: 
Jon Heinly 
Director of Donor Advising 
📧 jheinly@lancasterpubliclibrary.org 
📞 717-394-2651 ext. 2120 

How to Apply for the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program 
For Businesses Supporting Lancaster Public Library