Hermosa Montessori

Hermosa Montessori School

Giving

Support Hermosa Montessori School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a tax-deductible donation. 

Donate to Hermosa--at no cost to you!

The State of Arizona allows donations of up to $400 (for those married, filing jointly) and $200 (for individual filings) that are deducted dollar-for-dollar from your tax bill! When your state tax credit donations are given to a public or charter school, the amount can be deducted dollar for dollar against tax due on your Arizona state tax return.  To make a donation visit our secure payment processor page here.

Tax Credit FAQs

  • When do I need to make my donation by? For the 2021 tax year, donations can be made up until April 15, 2022.
  • What is the difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit? A tax deduction lowers the amount of your taxable income while a tax credit lowers the amount of taxes you owe.
  • How does a tax credit work? In 2021, if you had a $1,000 Arizona tax bill, by donating $400 to your child’s school, your tax bill would be lowered to just $600.
  • Can only parents take advantage of Arizona’s Education Tax Credit? No – any Arizona resident may donate to a school and take advantage of the tax credit. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, even neighbors can donate and receive a tax credit, as long as they have an Arizona Income Tax liability.
  • How large is the tax credit? Couples filing jointly can receive a $400 tax credit for a $400 donation. Single and Head of Household filers can receive a $200 tax credit for a $200 donation.
  • Does an entire donation have to be given to just one school? No. Your donation can be applied to multiple schools. For example, if you have two children, one who attends a Legacy school and the other who attends a local high school, a $200 donation could be made to each school for a total of $400.
  • How do I know if I will have a 2020 Arizona tax liability?
    • Single individuals have a $200 Arizona tax liability if they have earned roughly $15,000.
    • Head of Household filers (single with dependents) have a $200 Arizona tax liability if they have earned roughly $22,100 and have one dependent.
    • Married couples filing jointly have a $400 Arizona tax liability if they have earned roughly $30,000 and have no dependents.
    • Married couples filing jointly have a $400 Arizona tax liability if they have earned roughly $34,250 and have one dependent.
  • Where can I find more information on Arizona’s Education Tax Credit? Details on Arizona’s School Tax Credits are available here in Pub 707 created by the Arizona Department of Revenue.
 
Questions? Contact us!

Less money goes to Hermosa than other schools

Did you know that Hermosa Montessori Charter School receives significantly less funding per pupil than other public schools locally and nationally? You can help by making a gift of any size from $1.00 to $1,000,000,000. Thank you for supporting Hermosa! Hermosa Montessori Charter School is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Any donation or contribution made to HMCS is tax deductible. Donations are placed in a general fund to help support school programs.

State tax credit

If you owe state taxes, donate up to $400 to Hermosa at no cost to you using the State's tax credit.

Tax deductible donation

Any donations to Hermosa--a 501(c)(3) non-profit are tax-deductible.

Support while you shop

Target and other retailers allow you to support Hermosa while you shop!

Make a donation that costs you nothing using a state tax credit!

The State of Arizona, by statute, allows donations of up to $400 (for those married, filing jointly) and $200 (for individual filings).

When your state tax credit donations are given to a public or charter school, the amount can be deducted dollar for dollar against tax due on your Arizona state tax return.

Additionally you may be able to deduct the donation on schedule A of your federal tax return.

Hermosa uses these tax credit donation funds for extracurricular activities such as field trips, music, art, physical education, middle school electives and more! All donations must be received by April 15th of each calendar year. For specific tax questions, consult your tax advisor.

Many employers will match our charitable contributions and tax credit donations. Please check with your employer to see if they have a matching donations program.

Anyone can give! Parents, relatives, friends and employers!

Other programs

Target
Credit card applications available in the office. If you sign up for, or already have, a Target credit card and list Hermosa School on your card, Target gives the school 1% in cash of what you buy.


Schoolcash.com
If you buy items on the internet, you can go through this computer mall & Hermosa gets a percentage of what you purchase. You can buy from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, LL Bean & more by going through this mall. .