Be a TAX CREDIT ANGEL and together we can achieve the extraordinary!

We know that you want to be. It just makes good sense. Whether you have a child or children in our private school or Charter, there is a plan in place for you, and all of your Arizona family members and friends to participate. The best part is that it doesn't cost YOU or friends and family any more than you are already paying in state taxes.. Think about it - patching pot holes or providing extraordinary educational experiences for your children? Tax Credit Extracurricular activities like- Gardening, music, Latin, Spanish, P.E., sign language, outdoor environment teachers, wonderful field trips, visiting authors, art docents, guest astronomers, and engineers, science on wheels, technology teacher, nutrition specialist, et al… Its never too early to sign up to be a TAX CREDIT ANGEL for 2008. Set a goal to sign up another friend or family member each month. Take the time NOW to read the accompanying information. WE NEED YOU to help us make Mission Montessori Schools EXTRAORDINARY !

Tax Credit Contributions made to Mission Montessori Academy – Charter School Who qualifies for this credit? Anyone who makes a cash contribution to a public school for the support of extra curricular activities or character Ed. programs. This includes parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, friends and business associates. What is the maximum dollar amount of the credit? The credit is equal to the amount contributed – for single taxpayers or heads of household, the credit cannot exceed $200. For married taxpayers that file a joint return, the credit cannot exceed $400. What can the contribution be used for? Extra curricular activities include important scholastic elements such as music, art, technology, science, foreign languages and field trips. When can I make a tax credit contribution? As a credit towards your 2008 taxes, right now through December 31, 2008. How do I make the contribution? Print out the tax credit form (available at above left), fill out the form, attach your check and turn in to the Mission Montessori school office.

Tax Credit Contributions made to Mission Montessori on the Desert – Private School Who qualifies for this credit? Anyone in Arizona who makes a cash contribution to a tuition organization that provides scholarships or grants to qualified schools. This includes parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, friends and business associates. Is Mission Montessori on the Desert a qualified school? Yes. What is a tuition organization? A school tuition organization is one that is tax exempt under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, allocates at least 90% of it's annual revenue to scholarships and grants, and makes makes it's scholarships/grants available to students of more than one qualified school. Who is Mission Montessori's tuition organization? Mission Montessori use Montessori Scholarship Organization (MSO). MSO only retains 5% of the contributions (10% is allowed by the state) in order to maximize the scholarship funds available to our school. How are scholarships decided? A student must apply directly to the tuition organization, and the tuition organization decides to award the student a scholarship. What is the maximum dollar amount of the credit? The credit is equal to the amount contributed – for single taxpayers or heads of household, the credit cannot exceed $500. For married taxpayers that file a joint return, the credit cannot exceed $1000. How do I make the contribution? Print out the form (available at above left), fill out the form, attach your check and turn in to the Mission Montessori school office A.S.A.P.