Arizona Tax Credit Information

Dear Orme and Primavera Supporters:

Last year, the Orme-Primavera Schools Foundation raised approximately $226,000.00 from the Arizona State Tax Credit initiative and distributed those funds to 38 students at Primavera School in Prescott and to 35 students at the Orme School in Mayer. Your participation in this unique opportunity to support private education directly in Arizona through the state tax credit program is deeply appreciated and shows your belief in providing an exceptional education to deserving students in our state.

Grandparents, parents, alumni, friends, and relatives residing in Arizona can all participate and help in this very worthy endeavor. A married couple filing a joint return may give up to $1000 in any taxable year to a qualified independent school foundation and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the State of Arizona. Single taxpayers may give up to $500.00. Your past support and continued commitment to the Orme-Primavera Schools Foundation means that more Arizona students will have the opportunity to experience the many things that make a Primavera School and an Orme School education so exceptional.

Please share this information with others you know that might consider giving to this very worthwhile organization while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit in the process! As President of the Orme-Primavera Schools Foundation, I want to thank you for your past support and continued participation. You have allowed many deserving students to realize their potential and attend the school of their choice.

With Much Appreciation,

Carol S. Darrow
President, Orme Primavera Schools Foundation.

Paul R. Orme
President

P.S. Please ensure that your donation is made by December 31^st.

For additional information, please contact either:
Sharon Barton (The Orme School) at 928-632-1654; sbarton@ormeschool.org
Carol Darrow (Primavera School) at 928-445-5382; primaveraschool@qwestoffice.net

Make a secure on-line donation by credit card or automatic debit from your checking account.

Thank you for your support of Orme Primavera Schools Foundation and the mission’s of The Orme School and Primavera School

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I give?
Simply use our Secure Online Payment site or send a check payable to the Orme Primavera Schools Foundation. Please use the Form and Address provided. When a donation is received, the Foundations will send you a tax credit acknowledgement for you to file with your state tax return.

Who can give this money?
Any Arizona taxpayer filing an Arizona tax return can donate.

How much can I donate to the Orme Primavera Schools Foundation?
Any single Arizona taxpayer filing an Arizona tax return can donate up to $500 per year. A married couple filing separately can donate each up to $500, a married couple filing jointly can donate up to $1000. This donation may also be applied toward a tax deduction on your federal tax return for a charitable donation to a non-profit organization.
You can also donate up to$400 to the public school of your choice in support of extracurricular activities in addition to your donation to the Orme Primavera Schools Foundation.

What if my tax obligation is only$200 and I give $500 to the Foundation?
A taxpayer can carry over the excess contribution amount from year to year for five years until the taxes owed or withheld amount to $500.

What is the money used for?
At least 90% of the donations received will be applied toward educational scholarships or tuition grants. Although the legislature allows up to 10% of the donation for foundation administration costs, the Foundations intends to use only what is necessary.

Who will benefit from my donation?
The Orme Primavera Schools Foundation selects Arizona students who qualify for financial aid based on need from those who would like to attend the Orme or Primavera Schools.

Why should I give this money to the Orme Primavera Schools Foundation?
The Orme Primavera Schools Foundation has been formed to help fund Arizona students who could not afford an Orme or Primavera education. Allocating your tax dollar to the Orme Primavera School Foundation would help ensure that no qualified Arizona student would be turned away or unable to attend Orme or Primavera for financial reasons.

Is there any other way I can help support the Orme Primavera Schools Foundation?
Yes, tell a friend or family member who lives I Arizona about this wonderful opportunity to help Arizona students that could not afford an Orme or Primavera education.

More Questions?
Call Sharon Barton at the Orme School 928-632-1654 orsbarton@ormeschool.org
Carol Darrow at Primavera School 928-445-5382 or email Primavera