Ways to Support

For accurate record keeping, cash gifts should be made using checks payable to: King’s Ridge Christian School. Gifts of Stocks and Bonds Gifts of appreciated stocks and bonds allow the donor to avoid paying capital gains on the increase in value. Donors receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift.

Many companies will match tax-deductible donations given to King’s Ridge Christian School. Check with the human resource department of your company, and they will provide a matching gift form. Often retired employees and spouses are also eligible.

Your gifts can be made in honor of or in memory of someone special in your life.

Please contact the Office of Advancement about how to include King’s Ridge Christian School in your estate plan at 770.754.5738.

King’s Ridge Christian School has been approved by the IRS for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to King’s Ridge Christian School should be tax-deductible in the manner prescribed by federal tax law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the tax treatment of this contribution.

Instead of paying those tax dollars to the state, you can redirect them to your favorite independent school to directly support children’s education. The Georgia Private School Tax Credit allows eligible private citizens and corporations to receive tax credits for donations to Student Scholarship Organizations (SSOs). SSOs will in turn provide tuition funding to the school to distribute to eligible parents of enrolled private school students.

Up to $1,000 for a single individual. Up to $2,500 for a married couple. Up to 75% of a C-corp’s or eligible Trust total Georgia income tax liability. $10K max for Pass-through taxpayers.

How is this education credit better than a tax deduction?
This credit gives you a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount you owe in Georgia taxes. For example, if you donate $2,500, then your tax bill would be reduced by the full $2,500.

How does this impact my current tax withholding?
Participation in the program does not automatically change your withholdings amount. The benefits of your donation will be realized when you file your year-end taxes.

If I am itemizing on my federal return, under the tax code, is there any additional benefit?
Great news! Any amount of your contribution above and beyond your $10K max deduction will significantly reduce your federal tax burden.

What happens if my donation exceeds my tax liability?
The tax credit is a “nonrefundable” credit. Any excess can be carried forward for up to 5 years.

Can I donate if I plan to get a refund when I file my taxes?
Yes! Getting a refund means you’ve overpaid your tax liability. Making a donation will decrease your “pre-paid” tax liability, potentially resulting in an additional refund.

Can Georgia GOAL accept matching gifts and charitable contributions?
Yes. Georgia GOAL is a 501c3 non-profit and is eligible to receive all charitable gifts. Participation in the Georgia GOAL tax credit, due to the changes in the tax code, will likely significantly reduce your federal tax burden as you are receiving both a dollar-for-dollar Georgia tax credit and a federal charitable contribution deduction.