Giving to The Royce School
Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program
Direct your Georgia tax dollars to Royce scholarships – a win-win for you and our students.
Supporting The Royce School through the Georgia Tax Credit Program allows you to make a meaningful difference while receiving a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit.
About the Program
What is the Apogee Program?
The Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program – commonly called Apogee – allows eligible Georgia taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state tax liability to support private school scholarship funds, including scholarships at The Royce School.
This is not a deduction – it’s a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit. That means every dollar you contribute reduces your Georgia tax bill by a full dollar, up to the applicable limit. Your contribution costs you nothing extra while making quality specialized education accessible for students who need it most.
Contributions are submitted through Apogee123.org and must be submitted by December 15th each year.
Credit Limits
How Much Can You Contribute?
Individual Taxpayer
Up to $1,000
Per person, per year
Married Filing Jointly
Up to $2,500
Per couple, per year
Corporations
Varies
Based on tax liability – contact us for details
Step by Step
How to Give Through Apogee
1
Determine Your Eligibility
Georgia taxpayers – individuals and corporations – can redirect a portion of their state tax liability to support student scholarships at The Royce School. Contact our development office if you have questions about your eligibility.
2
Submit Your Contribution
Visit Apogee123.com to submit your contribution by December 15th. This is not your payment – it is your intent to contribute, which triggers the approval process.
3
Receive Your Approval Letter
In January, you will receive a letter from the Georgia Department of Revenue confirming the approved contribution amount. This letter authorizes your payment.
4
Make Your Payment
Once you receive your Approval Notice, pay online or by mail to Apogee within 60 days of the letter date. Apogee will then forward those funds to The Royce School for student scholarships.
5
Claim Your Tax Credit
You will receive a tax credit the following year that can be applied when filing your Georgia state taxes. The credit equals your full contribution – dollar-for-dollar.
Need Help?
Contact Our Development Office
We’re here to make the process easy and ensure your generosity has maximum impact for our students.
Important to Know
Key Program Notes
This is a credit, not a deduction
Your contribution will not be deducted from your taxes. It must be paid directly to Apogee, who reports the payment to the state and forwards funds to Royce for use as academic scholarships in the following school year.
December 15th deadline
Contributions must be submitted at Apogee123.com by December 15th each year. Once you receive your Approval Notice from the Department of Revenue, payment is due within 60 days.
Funds go to scholarships
Apogee sends the funds directly to The Royce School to be used as academic scholarships for the following school year, helping more families access the specialized education their children deserve.
Ready to Get Started?
Your Gift Through Apogee Opens Doors for Students Who Deserve Every Opportunity to Succeed.
Contact our development office – we’re here to make the process easy every step of the way.