Apogee123 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Student Scholarship Organization (SSO), designated by the State of Georgia. Apogee enables the direct distribution of State tax credits to fund scholarships for school tuition in educational programs like Sound Start. It provides donors with a dollar-for-dollar Georgia tax credit as well as a Federal charitable contribution.
Apogee is defined as “the highest point”, typically in an arc, symbolic of how this program enables children to reach their highest educational potential.
Our Sound Start early intervention, auditory/verbal program for the deaf or hard of hearing has been a registered Apogee scholarship recipient since 2009. Committing your State tax liability as a donation for Sound Start helps deaf and hard of hearing children develop independent communication through listening and speaking. It enables them to acquire the skills they need in order to be mainstreamed in a regular education setting and to thrive.
How to Participate in the Apogee Scholarship Program for Sound Start
Complete the online Apogee application here or download this paper application then email to scholarships@apogeescholarships.com or fax to 404.419.7101.
Please bear in mind that though Sound Start is a program of Savannah Speech & Hearing Center, the Apogee school list simply notes “Sound Start”.
Apogee will submit your application to the State of Georgia on your behalf. Apogee should receive your notice within 30 days then will ask you to send your full payment by check or secure online payment within 60 days of your approval date. Payment plans are unfortunately not an option.
There is NO cost to participate in the Apogee program whether itemizing or filing the standard deduction!
Tax Credit Limits
The amount you can commit is limited by your tax filing status:
- Married Filing Jointly: Maximum of $5,000
- Individual Filer: Maximum of $2.500
- Married Filing Separately: Maximum of $2,500
- Individuals who receive pass-through income can contribute up to $25,000
- S-Corps who elect to fund their GA tax liability at the entity level: Up to 75% of GA tax liability
- C-Corporation: Up to 75% of GA tax liability
Support Multiple School Programs!
Happily, it’s easy to support multiple Apogee-registered school programs with your gift of tax credits. Simply note the name of each school on your online or paper application. If your school of choice is not on the drop down list of the online submission forms, then select “School not found” and type in the name of your preferred school.
More Information
For more details on Sound Start or the Apogee scholarship program, please reach out to our Executive Director, Dr. Sheana A. Richardson by emailing SRichardson@speechandhearingsav.org or calling 912.355.4601.
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