Support
Owl Fund

Gifts of Scholarship (SGO)

Providing an Orchard Education for Students of All Socio-Economic Backgrounds

The School Scholarship Tax Credit Program was established to incentivize donations to help fund educational choice scholarships for families who wish to attend non-public schools. This tax savings opportunity is available to donors making a financial contribution to a qualified scholarship-granting organization (SGO). Orchard's preferred SGO partner is Sagamore Institute.
 
WHY DONATE?
 
50% Tax Credit
Individuals or corporations who donate through the SGO Program are eligible for a tax credit equal to 50% of the donation amount against their state tax liability.

You might also qualify for a federal tax deduction! If you itemize on your federal return, be sure to include your SGO donation as a charitable deduction. 
 
Support Flexible Tuition
The Orchard School is committed to making an exceptional education accessible to students from all backgrounds. It requires a great deal of funding to sustain this type of commitment to accessibility. During the 2022-2023 school year, 56 students received flexible tuition through SGO programs for a total disbursement of nearly $94,000. 

Approximately every $12,000 donated through the SGO program serves another Orchard student in need.
 
Support The Owl Fund
In addition to directly supporting our tuition assistance program, 100% of all SGO contributions count towards Orchard's Owl Fund goal.

Please consult a tax professional about your specific tax situation.

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