VA Tax Credits
How It Works: 3 easy steps for a 65% credit
Step 1: Get Preauthorized
Complete the Preauthorization Form and mail to:
P.O. Box 1068, Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Step 2: Make Your Gift
Contribute through the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County within 180 days of approval. Include a note with your preference to support eligible EMS students. (Note: offices closed Dec 30–31).
Step 3: Claim Your 65% Credit
Claim your Virginia tax credit when completing your state tax returns using your DOE tax credit certificate.
Why I give through the program....
"When we realized we would be able to triple our giving from last year through the program, to me it was a no-brainer! Our contribution will have a more significant impact for the school and the same effect for us out of pocket."
Donor
Benefits for students...
"My experience at EMS has been amazing, and I’ve been going here since 5th grade. So it’s like I’ve grown up here in a way, and so when someone asks me 'how is EMHS, or EMS?' I say it’s more of a community than a school."
-Student Recipient
What is the tax credit program?
If you pay Virginia state taxes, you can complete some simple paperwork to have your gifts triple in value and support students!
The Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit Program makes this possible. The program provides state tax credits of 65% of their donations to contributors who give for accredited private schools.
You can help students gain access to financial aid - EMS students are eligible for about of more than $400,700 through the tax credit program - by considering a contribution for EMS.
Talk with your advisor about if this program is a good fit for you, including giving a Qualified Charitable Distribution through this program. Tax credits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. State credits remain open and EMS still has funding capacity available—now is the ideal time to reserve your 65% tax credit in case annual limits are reached.
Your gifts at work with others through the Flames Fund
*Contributions through this program help us reach our Flames Fund goal of $575,00 for 2026-2027. These contributions fund the lion's share of this goal and we strive for tax credit contributions of $350,000 (or more!) this year to fund financial aid for students.
Contact us to get started!
Paul Leaman
Head of School
540-236-6012
leamanp@easternmennonite.org
Trisha M. Blosser
Director of Advancement
540-236-6024
blossert@easternmennonite.org
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