Press Releases

"The Army Heritage Center Foundation announced today the the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has selected the Foundation as an educational improvement organization under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program for the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. During this period, businesses that make contributions to specific Foundation programs can be considered for Educational Improvement Tax Credits from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Foundation's application to participate as an educational improvement organization was reviewed by the staff of the Department of Community and Economic Development who determined that the following programs constituted "innovative education programs" eligible for the tax credit program:

  • Into the Woods: The Forbes Road and Western Movement
  • Carlisle Indian Industrial School Cooperative Exhibits
  • Army Heritage Timeline Living History Presentations
  • Army Heritage Timeline Living History program
  • High School and "School to Career" Internship Program
  • Army Heritage Center Foundation Educational CD-ROM reproduction
  • Foundation support to National History Day in Pennsylvania
  • Perspectives in Military History Lecture Program

Lorraine Luciano, the Foundation's Education Director, stated the 'the selection of these programs validates our efforts to develop new approaches to encourage Pennsylvania students to gain a greater knowledge of our nation's history and heritage.' Mike Perry, the Foundation's Executive Director, stated that he hoped 'the Foundation's selection would increase the number of businesses partnering with the Foundation to provide greater access to the educational programs at the Army Heritage and Education Center.

Pennsylvania implemented the tax credit program in 2001 (Act 4 of 2001) to allow businesses to receive a tax credit equal to seventy-five (75) percent of their contributions to approved educational improvement organizations for a single year contribution and up to ninety (90) percent for a two year commitment. A business may receive a credit of up to $200,000 per taxable year."