We couldn’t do it without you! Your support of our fundraising efforts, your charitable contributions, and your willingness to volunteer on committees and in our classrooms help make Johnson Ferry Christian Academy a great place for our students to grow academically and spiritually. 

GOAL

The GOAL Program is a remarkable and important giving opportunity the state of Georgia provides. In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, our partner student scholarship organization, taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit.

This is a proven win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our school community. By contributing to Georgia GOAL for a 100% Georgia income tax credit—by contributing dollars you must spend anyway—you help maximize financial aid for deserving families that desire a Johnson Ferry Christian Academy education.

The deadline to claim your tax credit is December 15.

What is the GOAL Scholarship Program?

The GOAL Scholarship Program is a Georgia state initiative allowing taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to fund scholarships for K-12 students to attend private schools, like Johnson Ferry Christian Academy. By participating, you can support education at Johnson Ferry Christian Academy at no cost to you.

How does the GOAL tax credit work?

When you contribute to GOAL, you receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Georgia state income tax. This reduces your tax liability by the amount you contribute, making it virtually cost-free.

Who can participate in the GOAL Scholarship Program?

Any Georgia taxpayer, including individuals, married couples, and businesses, can participate in the program and support private school scholarships.

How do I apply for the GOAL tax credit?

Apply online at www.goalscholarship.org between June and December. GOAL submits your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue in January. Once approved, you have 60 days to make your contribution, which you’ll then claim on your state tax return the following year. 

GOAL Donation Process

Step 1: Designate

Designate a portion of your Georgia state taxes here by the end of the year to get approved.

  • Designation Limits:
    • Georgia taxpayers
      • Individual tax payer: $2,500
      • Joint-filing couple: $5,000
    • Georgia businesses
      • Pass-through owner: $25,000
      • C-Corp or trust: 75% of Tax Liability
Step 2: Approval

In January, the Georgia Department of Revenue will send you an approval letter with a contribution number. Use it to fund your designation within 60 days of the date of the letter.

Step 3: Fund

Within 60 days of DOR approval (by mid-March), fund your designation through GOAL by check, credit card, or ACH.

After funding your designation, we’ll celebrate by inviting you to join our staff for a special event.

Step 4: Claim

File your taxes, including the tax credit receipt, for a 100% dollar-to-dollar credit.

GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) in May for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return (note: you will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment).