SGO

What is the SGO?

SGO stands for "Scholarship Granting Organization" which provides scholarship awards to low and middle-income families to help them afford the school of their choice. SGOs were enacted in 2009, but were expanded as part of the 2011 Choice Bill that features a 50% state tax credit for contributions made to these SGOs. The funds donated can then be distributed to families who meet the income and other requirements. SGO scholarships are funded by charitable corporate or individual private donations, not by the state.

"Supporting the Student Organization (SGO) has become a deeply meaningful part of our family's yearly financial plan. Catholic education has played a vital role in shaping the lives and faith of our children, and we are incredibly grateful for the values, discipline, and spiritual foundation it has instilled in them. Being able to help other families access this same opportunity is not just a gift we give—it's a reflection of our commitment to passing on the richness of our faith and the strength of a Catholic community to the next generation. 

Each year when we donate to the SGO, we do so with the hope that another child will walk into a Catholic classroom and feel supported and spiritually grounded. Knowing that our contributions directly help students receive a faith-filled education reminds us that we are investing not only in their future, but also in the broader mission of the Church. It's a beautiful way to live our values and express our gratitude for what Catholic education has meant to our family.

In Christ's Love,
Jeff & Stacey Hudson

To give online, please click here to donate to our SGO.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Shively at sshively@bishopdwenger.com or 260-496-4715.