Redirect Your Georgia
Taxes to Safe Harbor

It costs you nothing extra, but
changes everything for a child.

Through Georgia’s Qualified Foster Child Donation Tax Credit, you can direct your state income taxes to
Safe Harbor Children’s Center AT NO EXTRA COST.

For more information on how to apply, please see the Georgia Tax Center Instructions:

Ready to start your tax
credit application?

How It Works

If you pay Georgia state income taxes, you can redirect a portion (or all) of what you already owe to Safe Harbor Center.

This is a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit; not a deduction.

Both individuals and businesses are eligible.

No additional cost to you.

Why It Matters

Your redirected taxes directly support Safe Harbor Children’s Center, a licensed group foster home providing 24 beds for children ages birth to 18 who have been removed from dangerous situations due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Your support helps provide:

A safe,
loving home for children in crisis

Medical, dental,
& therapeutic
care

Academic
tutoring & vocational care

Recreational & enrichment activities

Stability that keeps siblings together & helps children heal & thrive

3 EASY STEPS

You keep your tax dollars local and directly impact children and families across Coastal Georgia.

1

Apply for pre-approval
through the Georgia
Tax Center.

2

Select Safe Harbor Center,
Inc. as your Qualified Foster
Child Support Organization.

3

DONATE
within 60 days of
approval.

When you file your taxes, you’ll receive a dollar-for-dollar credit for the amount you gave.

CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

The contribution limits below are in effect from January 1 – June 30.
Effective July 1, if the statewide $20 million funding cap has not been met, limits are lifted and taxpayers may contribute any amount up to their Georgia tax liability.

Single Individual or
Head of Household:

Up to $2,500 per year

Married Filing
Jointly:

Up to $5,000 per year

Married Filing
Separately:

Up to $2,500 per year

Individual Owner of S-Corp, LLC
Member, or Partnership Partner:

Up to $5,000 per year

C-Corporation, Trust, or Pass-
Through Entity (paying tax at entity level):

Up to 10% of Georgia income
tax liability per year

Redirect Your Taxes.

transform
lives.

APPLY NOW

NEED HELP?

Call us at
912-267-6000

Visit the
Safe Harbor website

Or email

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Is this a tax credit or a tax deduction?

This is a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit. That means your tax bill is reduced by the full amount of your contribution.

Do I need pre-approval?

Yes. You must first apply online through the Georgia Tax Center to get state
approval before making your donation.

How long do I have to donate after approval?

You have 60 days from the date of approval to make your
contribution to Safe Harbor.

How do I claim the credit on my taxes?

When you file your Georgia income tax return, you (or your CPA) will include the credit on your state return using the proper state form. Safe Harbor will also provide you with confirmation of your contribution. Thank you for keeping your tax
dollars local and changing lives through Safe Harbor.

What if the statewide $20 million cap is reached?

If the cap is reached, no more credits are available that year.
That’s why applying early (in January) is recommended.