About G.R.A.C.E. Scholars, Inc.

Mission Statement

The mission of G.R.A.C.E. (Georgia Residents Assisting Children’s Education) Scholars, Inc. is to provide children from families with financial need throughout the State of Georgia with greater opportunities to secure a quality PK-12 Catholic education. (Note: Pre-K must be accredited)

Goal

Our goal is to afford qualifying families a quality education while providing donors with an opportunity to redirect their tax dollars towards Catholic Scholarships.

Board of Directors

  • The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, SLD, Archbishop of Atlanta, Archdiocese of Atlanta
  • The Most Reverend J. Kevin Boland, D.D., Bishop of Savannah, Diocese of Savannah
  • Diane Starkovich, Superintendent of Schools, Archdiocese of Atlanta
  • Sr. Rose Mary Collins, SSJ, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Savannah
  • Brad Wilson, Chief Finance Officer, Archdiocese of Atlanta
  • Oscar Osario, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP

Officers

  • Patricia Signs, CEO
  • Brad Wilson, CFO
  • Pat Mannelly, Director

More information

G.R.A.C.E. Scholars was incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia. G.R.A.C.E. Scholars Inc. has been approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the State of Georgia. G.R.A.C.E. Scholars, Inc. has met the requirements as a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) and is listed on the Georgia Department of Education’s website at http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_policy.aspx?PageReq=PEAHB1133.

The details of the Georgia Private School Tax Credit Law (HB1133) can be found in Georgia Code Titles 20 and 48.

G.R.A.C.E. Scholars Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service as recognized in the Kenedy Directory – the Official Catholic Directory for the Catholic Church in the United States of America.

G.R.A.C.E. Scholars Inc. taxpayer ID is 26-3237980.

G.R.A.C.E. Scholars, Inc. is the only SSO founded by Archbishop Gregory & Bishop Boland.

 


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