Eagle's Landing Christian Academy relies on charitable gifts above tuition and fees to fund our mission of Empowering Students to Impact the World for Christ. It is important that each of our families, who have entrusted their beloved children to us, demonstrate their heart for our ministry by participating in the ALL IN ELCA Fund Campaign. Your participation, at any amount, has the potential to bless our school exponentially by attracting outside organizations who wish to support Christian education.
ALL-IN is defined as being enthusiastically supportive or fully committed.
That is exactly how we want you to feel as part of the ELCA family! We are asking each of our families to commit to partner with us by being ALL IN and in giving to the ELCA Fund in some way. We strive to reach 100% participation from our families in donating to the ELCA Fund because it is instrumental in providing “the little extras” that set our school apart. These include lower student/teacher ratios, superb academic rigor, and championship level fine arts and athletic programs. Tuition alone does not afford us the means to provide this level of excellence in every area, and unlike tuition, because ELCA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, and gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Secondly, increased parent participation helps us to leverage support from outside foundations. In the recent past, we have been blessed to receive two grants totaling $575,000. These grants were awarded, in large part, because of a steady increase in the giving percentage from our families.
This means that your gift, no matter the amount, has the prospect of making an exponential difference in the lives of our students.
As we continue to seek out grants, it is imperative that our parent giving percentage increases even further…with the ultimate goal being 100%.
We cannot achieve this without YOU.
You may designate your gift for ELCA EXCELLENCE or FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES. Gifts to ELCA Excellence allow administrators to have the ability to direct funds to where the need is the greatest. Unrestricted gifts allow us to meet unforeseen needs as they arise and to capitalize on opportunities as they emerge. Gifts designated for Families Helping Families are set aside to be used in our needs-based financial aid program.
WAYS TO GIVE:
GIVE ONLINE via debit or credit card HERE.
Complete your donor envelope enclosed in your packet and return with your check, make a pledge, or bill to your account.
Complete the CAMPAIGN FORM below and return with your check, make a pledge, or bill to your account.
For any level of participation, families will receive 2 ELCA Steadfast car magnets and a homework pass for each child in grades K5 and up.
Families who donate $250 or more will receive the above along with a STEADFAST theme t-shirt for each child. Please complete the t-shirt form below, if applicable.
You'll see...IT'S GREAT TO BE ALL IN!
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is classified as a 501c (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
All gifts to the ELCA Fund are tax-deductible as provided by law.
(please consult your accounting professional for additional information).
Our goal is 100% participation from all of our constituency groups. We have reached 100% participation from our faculty and staff!
What is the
ELCA Fund?
DETAILS ABOUT GEORGIA GOAL PARTICIPATION
Welcome to the GOAL Program! We are thrilled to have you as part of our vibrant school community, where we utilize every opportunity to make a difference.
At the heart of the GOAL Program is the incredible opportunity for Georgia taxpayers to play an invaluable role in supporting private K-12 education. By redirecting a portion of your state income tax dollars, you can empower deserving students to pursue an exceptional education at ELCA. It's a win-win situation, where you can make a meaningful contribution while fulfilling your tax obligations.
Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status Have been EXPANDED!
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Single individual or head of household – up to $2,500
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Married couple filing a joint return – up to $5,000
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Married couple filing separate returns – up to $2,500
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S corporation shareholder, LLC member, or partnership partner – up to $25,000
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S corporation, LLC, or partnership that elects to pay tax at the entity level – up to 75% of Georgia income tax liability
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C-corporation or Trust – up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability
How to Contribute & Take the Tax Credit
1) When the application portal opens:
Complete the 2024 GOAL Tax Credit Application today at www.goalscholarship.org (takes just 20 seconds!).
2) GOAL Submits to DOR
GOAL submits your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) immediately.
3) Approved to Contribute
GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.
4) Make Payment
Pay GOAL by check or credit card within 60 days of DOR approval.
5) Take the Credit
GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) 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).
Please contact the ELCA Advancement Office with any questions. Thank you for your support!
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How Does This Help Our School?
You are already paying income taxes to the state. Why not redirect some of those taxes to provide Georgia children with Greater Opportunities for Access to Learning (GOAL)? When you redirect your Georgia income taxes to GOAL, you can designate that the contribution be used to provide financial aid at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy. Our school is then able to:
• Increase the amount of financial aid that can be offered to new students
• Preserve more of our existing financial aid to assist families already enrolled
• Increase the funds available to improve educational and extracurricular offerings
• Further our mission by reaching more families desiring Christian education
PUBLIX PARTNERS
Support ELCA by shopping at Publix. You no longer need a key ring with our school code. Just go to www.Publix.com and Log In to your existing account or Sign Up for a new account, make sure your phone number is entered. Once you are in your account select the My Publix Partner icon on the bottom/center of the page, then choose Select a School and type in Eagle's Landing Christian Academy or search by zip code 30253. When you shop at Publix, you'll have the opportunity to enter a phone number to get credit for our school. Publix will give back to ELCA through this new online system. Over the years, more than $33,000 has been raised through this program for our school.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Big changes coming to the Box Tops for Education Program. You will begin to see some participating brands change their packaging from the traditional Box Top that you clip to a new digital label that will be scanned when you purchase Box Tops items. Go to BTFE.com for more information. There is a phone app feature where you can scan your store receipt from your phone and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and we earn $1,000's of dollars each year for ELCA with this program!
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Link your Kroger Plus Card to ELCA by visiting www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and signing in to your online account, or create a new online account. Once you have an account, select View Your Rewards Details and scroll down to Community Rewards and select Eagle's Landing Christian Academy - Organization #DL451 and click "Save." Important: Your card must be relinked every school year on or after September 1st.
SIMPLE WAYS
TO SUPPORT ELCA
The ELCA Fund is a yearly fundraising appeal to bridge the gap between the total cost of operating our school and tuition revenue. Contrary to popular belief, tuition does not cover the full cost of educating each student. It takes tuition and charitable donations to provide the distinctive qualities that ELCA offers including smaller classes, exemplary teachers, exceptional academics, fine arts, and athletic programs, more personal attention, and an unapologetically Christian foundation for our students. Also, gifts to the ELCA Fund are tax-deductible where tuition is not.
WHERE DO THE DOLLARS GO?
Gifts to the ELCA Fund - Excellence supplements our operating budget and provides unrestricted resources for the school's immediate needs. These needs include faculty/staff development, technology, program support for all levels of the school, and facility maintenance.
Gifts to the Families Helping Families Fund provides needs-based tuition assistance to current and new families who desire Kingdom Education for their children.
HOW CAN MY DONATION MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Every gift makes a difference, regardless of the amount. For some families, the gift could be as small as $5 - $10. For others, it could be hundreds or thousands of dollars. Giving comes from the heart. We encourage you to pray and give according to your means to support our ministry. Also, increased participation in giving by the ELCA community, including our ministry team, faculty/staff, parents, and alumni helps pave the way for potential future support from outside organizations and charitable foundations.
WAYS TO GIVE TO ELCA
ELCA accepts gifts in a number of different ways including cash, credit cards, appreciated stock, and matching gifts. ELCA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, therefore gifts to the school are tax-deductible as provided by law (please consult your accounting professional for additional information).
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Kingdom Leaders: $2,500 or above
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Kingdom Builders: $1,000-$2,499
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Chargers Circle: $500-$999
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Supporters: $250-$499
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Contributors: $150-$249
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ELCA Friends: $100-$149
Please help us reach our goal of 100% family participation by being ALL IN and return your donation or pledge during this 10-day “Blitz.”
Families who contribute to the ELCA Fund Campaign receive the following:
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For a donation of any amount, each ELCA student in your family will receive a homework pass and the family will receive 2 specially designed 2023-24 ELCA Steadfast car magnets.
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For a donation of $250 or greater, each ELCA student in your family will receive the above along with a Friday wear “STEADFAST” t-shirt (please complete and return the enclosed t-shirt order form).
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is classified as a 501c (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
All gifts to the ELCA Fund are tax-deductible as provided by law.
(please consult your accounting professional for additional information)
2022-2023 Donor Report
Gifts received 7/1/22 - 6/30/23
GEORGIA GOAL
PARTNERS
IN EDUCATION
If you are interested in becoming a Partner in Ed for the 2023/2024 school year, please complete a Partner in Ed Form and return to the ELCA Advancement Office,
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION!
Andrea Mix at Bloem + Wisp Florals
Aylo Health
AWB Contracting, Inc.
Bellamy-Strickland Chevrolet Buick GMC
Black Tie Formal Wear - McDonough
Champions Choice Awards/Snowflake Shaved Ice
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
DW Smith Design Group, Inc.
Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church
Fair Trade Plumbing
Mellow Mushroom @ Eagle's Landing
SAGE Dining Services
Shane's Rib Shack - Hwy. 155
William H. Dellinger, Jr. DDA, PC
If you are interested in becoming a Partner in Education please apply by completing the form linked below and email it to our Advancement Office..
