Qualified Foster Child Donation Credit

The Center for Children and Young Adults is proud to be among the distinguished organizations in Georgia approved to receive funding through the Georgia Department of Revenue's Qualified Foster Child Donation (QFCD) state tax credit. This unique opportunity allows you to redirect your state tax dollars to create a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in foster care.

HOW THE TAX CREDIT WORKS: Your Contribution = Your Tax Credit

EXAMPLE: Owe $10,000 in Georgia taxes? Contribute $5,000 to The Center for Children and Young Adults and reduce your tax bill to $5,000.

Who Can Participate?

Important Update: If you make a contribution before July 1, 2025, the below limits apply. However, after July 1, 2025, these restrictions are lifted—there will be no maximum contribution limit.

Individuals or Heads of Household: Up to $2,500

Married Couples Filing Jointly: Up to $5,000

LLCs, S Corps, or Partnerships: Up to $5,000

Corporations: Up to 10% of Georgia tax liability

HOW TO APPLY:

Step 1: Pre-Approval Process

  1. Visit the Georgia Tax Center (GTC)

    • If you don’t have an account, click “Sign Up” to create one.

  2. Submit a Pre-Approval Request:

    • Log in and select “Manage My Credits” within your tax account.

    • Select "Credit Pre Approval"

    • Choose the "151-Foster Child Organization Credit" from the dropdown menu.

    • Follow instructions to input your taxpayer and contributor information

    • Input (1) Donation Amount (2) Select " THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS INC." from the drop-down menu.

    • Review the summary and submit

    • Print and save the confirmation page including your confirmation number

  3. Wait for approval from the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Step 2: Make Your Contribution

  1. Act promptly—you must donate within 60 days of receiving approval.

  2. Donate to The Center for Children and Young Adults:

    • Online: Donate Here (select "Qualified Foster Child Donation" from the drop-down menu).

    • By Mail: Send a check with “QFCD" in the memo to: The Center for Children and Young Adults 2221 Austell Rd. SW Marietta, GA 30008

Step 3: Claim Your Tax Credit

  1. Receive a confirmation—Form IT-QFCD-TP2 will be sent to you for your records.

  2. File your taxes and attach Form IT-QFCD-TP2 to claim your credit.

By participating, you’re not just reducing your tax bill—you’re investing in brighter futures for Georgia’s youth. Thank you for making a difference!