Maximize Your Impact with Kansas Pregnancy Tax Credits!
Donate to support pregnancy programming, including Our Lady’s Sanctuary of Grace Maternity Home, through Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and receive a 70% Kansas State tax credit for your generous gift. You do not have to itemize to use this special tax credit, which may be carried forward for up to five years. The process is simple and the rewards are big. Follow the steps below and your gift will make a difference in the lives of expectant mothers and their babies while also providing a significant tax benefit to you!
3 Simple Steps to Claim Your Kansas Pregnancy Tax Credit
MAKE A GIFT
Donate to Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas in support of our pregnancy support services, including Our Lady’s Sanctuary of Grace Maternity Home. Accepted gifts include cash, credit card, check or certain IRA distributions (Consult a financial professional for your IRA’s specific eligibility.).
Send any gift made offline to:
Attn: Pregnancy Tax Credit Gift
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
9720 W. 87th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
SUBMIT FORM K-96
Along with your donation, submit a completed K-96 form to ensure your gift qualifies for the tax credit.
- If you give online, send in the K-96 form either to the above address, or email it to [email protected].
- If you give via check or cash, please submit the completed K-96 form along with your donation.
RECEIVE YOUR TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE
Once your gift is approved, we’ll send you the official State-issued certificate and K-94 form — both are needed when filing your taxes.
*Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas strongly encourages all donors to consult with their tax preparers or financial advisors to determine the most advantageous methods of supporting the organization.
Please note that the Kansas Department of Revenue administers tax credits, not Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. While we deeply appreciate your generosity and are thrilled that the state offers these tax credits, we are committed to assisting you in submitting your application to the state. We will begin the process once we have received a fully completed application along with a tax-eligible gift that meets the state’s requirements. Should any issues arise with your donation, we will promptly reach out to you to ensure a swift resolution.
FAQs
A tax credit is a sum subtracted from the total amount a taxpayer owes to the state. Unlike deductions and exemptions that reduce taxable income, credits directly reduce taxes owed. The value of the credits is subtracted from the total amount of owed taxes. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas currently has Pregnancy Tax Credits for up to 70% of your gift restricted to our pregnancy support services.
- Individuals
- Business
- Corporation
- Entity subject to Kansas State Tax
70% of your donation can be applied toward the amount you owe in Kansas State income tax.
Example: If you owe $1,000 in Kansas State taxes and donate $1,000, you can reduce your tax bill by $700.
Submit your restricted donation along with a fully completed Form K-96 to Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas (CCNEK). Once we receive your donation, CCNEK will promptly submit all necessary documentation to the Kansas Department of Revenue. Upon approval, we will provide you with an Official Tax Credit Certificate and Schedule K-94, both of which are required when filing your taxes.
Gifts must be made and submitted by December 31, 2025. CCNEK must submit them within 30 days of the gift date.
It typically takes between 30 to 60 days from the date your gift is made to receive the certificate of approval. Once processed, Catholic Charities will provide the certificate for you to include with your tax filings.
You do not have to itemize your deductions to use this tax credit. It’s a deduction of what you owe back to the State.
You can carry forward unused credits for up to 5 consecutive tax years.
Catholic Charities can raise up to $5 million in donations eligible for the Pregnancy Tax Credit. The State of Kansas has allocated a total of $10 million for all tax-credit-eligible donations in this program. Once either of these funding caps is reached, the tax credit will no longer be available for that year.
Yes, but each month’s donation requires a separate Form K-96 and must be submitted individually.
$1,000 minimum gift is required for tax-eligibility.
Funds can be used for any pregnancy programming expenses, including the new Our Lady’s Sanctuary of Grace Maternity Home.
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- IRA Distributions (consult your tax advisor)
- Gifts of Stock
- Real Property
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Donors should consult their tax preparer or the IRS for guidance on potential federal deductions.
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