Phoenix, AZ / Greenwood Village, CO — [March, 2, 2026] — Turning Point USA (TPUSA) today announced a new partnership with ACE Scholarships, a national nonprofit scholarship granting organization (SGO) with more than 25 years of experience expanding access to quality education for lower-income K-12 students. As part of this collaboration, ACE Scholarships will serve as a sponsor of TPUSA Faith’s Make Heaven Crowded Tour, a nationwide series of faith-centered events hosted at churches and venues across the country.
This partnership brings together two organizations aligned in their support of parental choice, educational access, and values-driven learning environments. Through its sponsorship of the Make Heaven Crowded tour, ACE Scholarships will have a chance to engage with attendees and share information about potential scholarship opportunities while spreading awareness about the upcoming Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), a federal initiative scheduled to begin in 2027 that will empower parents to access the education that best aligns with their child’s needs.
Founded in 2000, ACE Scholarships is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scholarship granting organization that has delivered more than $395 million in scholarships to over 121,000 students across 13 states, supporting students from lower-income households in accessing private based education. In addition to supporting the tour, ACE will also be expanding their partner schools to include many of the Turning Point Education partner schools.
As part of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, taxpayers have the ability (starting in 2027) to privately donate to an SGO of their choice and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700. A tax credit reduces the amount of federal income tax owed, unlike a deduction, which merely decreases taxable income. Monies that would have otherwise gone to the federal government are now able to provide parents with the funds needed to access private (and possibly home schooling) education programs for their children. While the donor’s tax credit is capped at $1,700 annually, the actual award amount of the scholarships is not capped and is determined by the SGO.
ACE’s vision is simple, but powerful — every child in America has equal access to a quality education, regardless of their zip code. For more than 2 ½ decades they have been dedicated to securing resources necessary to bridge the gap between financial need and educational excellence, ensuring every parent has the agency to choose a school that best aligns their personal values. While ACE currently operates in 13 states (and is growing), they can receive donations from all 50 states.
Turning Point USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and educating young Americans about the importance of faith, freedom, and civic engagement. Through large-scale events, campus programs, and national tours such as the Make Heaven Crowded Tour, TPUSA brings together speakers, leaders, and audiences to engage on key issues, such as education, that are shaping the future of the country. To learn more about the Make Heaven Crowded Tour click here.
