PEACH Education Tax Credit

Georgia’s PEACH Education Tax Credit offers an exciting opportunity for individuals and businesses to advance public education in the state of Georgia at no additional cost to you or your corporation.

All Georgia taxpayers are eligible to receive a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit in exchange for a contribution to GFPE. Funds raised through the PEACH Education Tax Credit support innovation and foster academic success in Georgia’s K-12 public schools.

The PEACH Education tax credit is capped at $15 million and is approved on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not hesitate to apply for yourself or your corporation before the cap is met!

The process is easy for individuals and businesses! If you have questions regarding the PEACH Education Tax Credit, email Amanda Miller, Assistant Superintendent, at amiller@scintillacharteracademy.com.

How to Contribute to PEACH

To secure your 2025 PEACH Education tax credit, you must submit your application before the end of 2025 and be approved. After receiving your qualification status, you may make your contribution. Please follow these steps below:

1. Apply Now
   Complete your 2025 PEACH Education Tax Credit application today (it takes less than a minute!). GFPE will submit your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on your behalf.
2. Receive Approval
   GFPE and DOR will notify you of your approved tax credit amount and payment deadline. Your contribution must be made prior to your payment deadline.
3. Make your Donation
   Submit your payment to GFPE before the payment deadline, which is 60 days after receiving your approval from the DOR. Within one week of receiving your donation, the GFPE will send you the Form IT-QED-FUND1, which serves as the receipt for the donation. If you prefer to make a donation via check, please contact GFPE for details at 678-590-7047.
4. Claim your Tax Credit
   To claim the tax credit on your state income taxes, you will need to complete Form IT-QED-TP2 and attach it to your income tax return when it is filed. (Note: you will take the credit when you file your taxes in the year following your contribution).

If you have any questions, please contact Karma Jordan at 678-590-7047 or kjordan@doe.k12.ga.us

Tax Credit Limits Based on Tax Filing Status

• A single individual or head of household is eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $2,500.
• For married couples that file separately, you are eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $2,500.
• A married couple filing jointly is eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $5,000.
• An LLC member or partnership partner is eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $25,000.
• A S-corporation shareholder, C-corporation, or trust is eligible to receive up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability.

Participating in the PEACH Education Tax Credit program will provide Scintilla Charter Academy with the opportunity to raise funds for three critical initiatives ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and resources they need to thrive. Here’s how your contribution will impact our scholars! 

Real-World Application Through Interdisciplinary Learning and Design Thinking: Scintilla Charter Academy is committed to providing students with real-world problem-solving and innovation skills. Through this initiative, the school will integrate design thinking and interdisciplinary learning into its curriculum, giving students hands-on experiences and field opportunities that will prepare them for success. The funds raised through the PEACH program will be used to purchase technology, resources, and transportation, as well as support professional development for educators. This project ensures that students are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Empowering Students Through Athletics, Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Mental Health Support: At Scintilla, developing the whole student is a core mission. This initiative will provide students with equitable access to athletics, leadership programs, and mental health resources, which are essential for physical, emotional, and personal growth. Contributions through the PEACH program will fund athletic equipment, wellness resources, and access to mentors and mental health professionals. These resources will ensure that all students can thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

Inspire Creativity: Fostering Artistic Exploration in Schools: Creativity is a driving force behind innovation. However, many students today lack the resources to fully explore their artistic potential. This project seeks to bridge that gap by upgrading Scintilla’s arts facilities with the latest tools and technologies. With the help of the PEACH Education Tax Credit, the school will provide students with opportunities to explore visual and performing arts in a way that fosters critical thinking and creativity. Funds will also support professional development for educators to help them integrate modern artistic techniques into their classrooms.

“The Georgia Foundation for Public Education is dedicated to strengthening our state’s K-12 public education system,” GFPE Executive Director Paige Buzbee Pushkin said. “We are thrilled to partner with Scintilla Charter Academy to raise funds through the PEACH Education Tax Credit program to impact innovation and public education in this community – local money helping local students is a win for everyone.”

The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) exists to support educational excellence for students in Georgia. GFPE provides simple ways for donors to serve students in Georgia’s K-12 public school system impactfully by investing in projects and fostering relationships with donors – all to fund GFPE’s vision of public school excellence. GFPE collaborations create a better future for the 1.7 million students in Georgia’s public schools, including those who attend Scintilla Charter Academy.