Gifts of Scholarship (SGO)

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 2020-2021 school year, 21 students received flexible tuition through SGO programs for a total disbursement of $125,175.

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.

Gifts of Scholarship at The Orchard School