Direct your Georgia income tax dollars to fund important projects at dhhs

Put Your Tax Dollars to Work at Druid Hills High School!

Georgia taxpayers can turn their Georgia income taxes into a dollar-for-dollar tax credit to the Druid Hills Education Foundation by taking advantage of the PEACH Education Tax Credit. This program, an initiative of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, has been funded by the legislature with $15 million, which is being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Act now to support Druid Hills High School!

Funds raised for DHEF through the PEACH Education Tax Credit will directly fund these two projects:​

• Mental Health & Wellness: Mental health support for students and teachers through a partnership with CHRIS 180, a nonprofit organization that provides children, adults, and families with high-quality behavioral health services and support systems.

• Student Participation Fund: Seed funding to support student access to arts, athletic, academic, and other enrichment activities.

Tax Credit Limits Based on 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 S-corporation shareholder, LLC member or partnership partner is eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $25,000.

• A C-corporation or trust is eligible to receive up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability.

How to Contribute to PEACH

To properly complete your Georgia Foundation for Public Education PEACH Education Tax Credit donation and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your or your corporation’s Georgia state income taxes, please follow these steps to take advantage of the tax credit:

1. Apply Now
   Complete your 2024 PEACH Education Tax Credit application today (it takes less than a minute!). Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) will submit your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on your behalf.

2. Receive Approval
   Georgia Foundation for Public Education and the Department of Revenue will notify you of your approved tax credit amount and payment deadline to take part in PEACH.  You can expect to receive your approval via email and mail about 7-10 days after you submit your application.

3. Make your Donation
   Once you receive your approval, submit your payment to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education within 60 days. 

4. Keep your Receipt
   Within one week of receiving your donation, the Georgia Foundation for Public Education will send you the Form IT-QED-FUND1, which serves as your receipt for the donation. If you prefer to make your donation via check, the information for that will be on your approval letter. NOTE: Contributing by check allows the full amount of your gift to come to DHEF as no credit card fees will be deducted.

5. Claim your Tax Credit
   To claim the tax credit on your state income taxes, you will need to complete Form IT-QED-TP2 and include it with your 2024 income tax return when it is filed. You may download the form here.  (Note: you will take the credit when you file your 2024 taxes in early 2025). This is an easy way to support Druid Hills HIgh School by re-directing your tax dollars to your local high school! If you have any questions, please contact us at info@druidhillseducationfoundation.org or contact the Georgia Foundation for Public Education  at 678-590-7047 or kjordan@doe.k12.ga.us.

Submit Your 2024 Tax Credit Application

The Druid Hills Education Foundation was established in 2022 to promote and enrich the education and development of ALL Druid Hills High School students. We support the school’s academics, arts and athletics, as well as mental health and wellness services.​