In 2008, the State of Georgia passed House Bill 1133 (Private School Education Tax Credit) allowing up to $50 million annually of tax money to be used for private pre-K to 12th-grade education. Grace Scholars, Inc. (GRACE), a qualified Student Scholarship Organization (SSO), was founded in mid 2008 by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and Bishop J. Kevin Boland of the Diocese of Savannah.
The mission of GRACE is to provide tuition support to eligible students with financial need throughout the State of Georgia with greater opportunities to secure a quality Catholic education. Students in Catholic schools receive high quality academic experience that will prepare them well for college. They are also receiving the spiritual and moral input unique to Catholic schools which provides them guidance they will use for the rest of their life.
GRACE is dedicated in assisting individual and corporate donors desiring to use a portion of their State tax dollars towards Catholic school scholarships. Individuals and corporations who contribute to GRACE receive a 100% credit against their Georgia income taxes. The amount also qualifies as a charitable contribution on the Federal tax return. Donors can contribute any amount within the calendar year to be eligible for a tax credit. Because this is such a great program and the amount allocated by the State is currently limited to $50 million dollars annually, we anticipate that it will be exhausted as more and more people are taking advantage of the program.
The combination of the cause GRACE is helping along with the “no cost” aspect of the contribution makes for a unique opportunity for the Catholic community to show their support for our Catholic schools. GRACE invites you to show your support by contributing early and often.
Thank you for caring. In 2009, Grace Scholars, Inc. assisted over 200 eligible students of families in financial need attend Catholic schools of their choice. We ask for your continued support.
Share GRACE and act now! Participating is easy by simply clicking on the CONTRIBUTE FOR A TAX CREDIT link on the right.
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