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2026 New York State Charitable Tax Credit for
Higher Education

Help our students and reap important tax benefits!

The New York State Charitable Tax Credit for Higher Education has again been renewed for the 2026-27 academic year.  This program provides an 85% New York State tax credit, in addition to NYS and Federal tax deductions subject to NYS and IRS limitations, for contributions made to benefit SUNY colleges under certain conditions. 

Eligible minimum gifts are $10,000 and maximum gifts are $100,000.  Gifts are made through the SUNY Impact Foundation, which administers this tax credit program; donors designate their gift for Westchester Community College Foundation.

Due to Federal regulations, the New York State tax credit cannot be used for direct scholarship or tuition support for students.  Contributions to other programs that can help students directly include the following:

Unrestricted Support

Gifts to the Fund for WCC give the Foundation the flexibility to meet critical student needs, as well as support the many important programs that assist students.

Emergency Aid

Gifts to this fund support unforeseen financial hardships that occur during the academic year and endanger continued enrollment. These can include one–time emergencies, housing insecurity, transportation support, and other unexpected hardships not remedied through financial aid, scholarships, or access to other social benefits. For more information, click here: https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/offices-resources/student-affairs/student-life/office-of-student-support/

Food Pantry

Food insecurity is a growing issue, especially for students attending community college.  The WCC Food pantry partners with Feeding Westchester and other community non-profits and provides a full range of nutrition (perishable and non-perishable), toiletry supplies, and diaper, formula, and other needs.  Hot lunches are also provided once per week through our Culinary Management program.  Click here for more information: https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/offices-resources/student-affairs/student-life/office-of-student-support/food-pantry/

Faculty Development Fund

This investment in our core intellectual resources – our faculty – brings teaching to new levels, serves a greater number of students, and promotes innovations throughout the entire institution, enabling our professors to stay ahead of the curve through professional development. For more information on faculty development, click here: https://www.sunywcc.edu/programs/schools-and-departments/center-for-teaching-learning/.

Native Plant Center (NPC)

This Center, a “go-to” reference for the region, educates the community about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants in the Northeast. For more information click here:  https://wccf-ny.org/get-involved/native-plant-center/

Virigina Marx Children Center (VMCC)

VMCC is a nurturing childcare center for children from six weeks through five years of age.  It is open to children of students, faculty, staff, and the community at large. Thirty-eight percent of the center’s total enrollment are children of student parents. It is also a laboratory school for students in SUNY WCC’s Early Childhood, Human Services, and Dietetic Technology curricula. Funds designated for VMCC will go towards enhancement programs and urgent family needs. To learn more about VMCC, click here: https://wccf-ny.org/virginia-marx-childrens-center/

Veterans Services

The Office of Veteran and Military Services at SUNY WCC is dedicated to empowering our military-connected community through comprehensive, robust, student-centered support services that foster academic achievement, personal growth, and career success.  Log on to https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/offices-resources/veterans-services/ to learn more.

The Center of Financial and Economic Education (CFEE)

CFEE seeks to promote economic advancement for students at SUNY WCC, through programs that build critical skills around money management and financial decision-making including financial coaching, financial literacy classes, supplemental workshops, and other educational resources. For answers to questions about CFEE, log on to https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/offices-resources/wdce/center-for-financial-and-economic-education/.

NYSTCP: IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

  • September 30:
    • Donors must complete online applications before 5:00 pm.   
  • October 1: 
    • SUNY will begin processing applications and authorizations will be sent
  • November 23: 
    • Authorized contributions made via stock gifts must be submitted to brokerage houses.
  • November 30: 
    • Authorized wire transfer or credit card (no checks or contributions from Donor Advised Funds) contributions must be received by SUNY

Contributions are made to the SUNY Impact Foundation, which will make a grant to the WCC Foundation for total received in support of SUNY WCC.

To Access the Application:          SUNY Impact Foundation 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions:    https://wccf-ny.org/taxcreditinfo/

To discuss the designation of your donation, contact Ilene Lieberman at Ilene.Lieberman@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-6834