Open the Door to a Brighter Future

Your gift is the key to Catholic education, unlocking academic excellence, faith formation, and community for thousands of children. At the McMahon Parater Scholarship Foundation, we help donors make faith-based education a reality for families across the Diocese of Richmond.

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When you positively impact a child’s life, you impact the lives of every person that child will encounter throughout their future.

Margaret Keightley, Executive Director

65%+

of your donation is returned as tax savings

65M

awarded in Catholic school scholarships

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Who We Are

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McMahon Parater facilitates Virginia’s Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit (EISTC) program for Catholic schools within the Diocese of Richmond. But our commitment to donors and families goes far beyond EISTC.

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Supporting Catholic

Education

Charitable donations to McMahon Parater do more than get students into a classroom—and they do more for our donors, too. Every qualified gift is eligible for significant tax savings, helping your generosity go further. 

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For Families

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We believe every family deserves access to faith-based education. If you’re considering Catholic education for your child, we are here to help you make it possible.

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Your Giving In Action

Step into the stories of families and communities transformed by the gift of a Catholic education and the faithful like you who make it possible.

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A Family’s Journey Through Catholic Education in Richmond 

For Emilia Aguilar, the decision to enroll her children in Catholic schools began with a single announcement at church. 

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Opening Doors to Catholic Education for All

How one family’s generosity is strengthening Catholic education across generations

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Generations of Giving: The Kania Family’s Catholic Legacy

For Vincent Kania Sr., supporting Catholic education isn’t a decision he made once. It’s a habit passed down by his parents and carried into a new generation. 

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When Faith and Generosity Transform a Family’s Future

For Karla Medina, choosing a Catholic education for her sons wasn’t just a preference; it was a calling shaped by her own life. But, like many families, turning that calling into reality posed a difficult question: how could they afford it?

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We are here to help! For questions about the donation process, the impact of your charitable gift, or applying for Catholic school scholarships, contact us today.

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