What is The Children’s Promise Act and why should you choose MCH for your donation?
120+ Years Serving the Children of Mississippi
Since 1896, we have cared for 11,000 children in Mississippi.
Our Jackson campus has 4 therapeutic group homes for teens.
The foster children we serve have medical or mental health needs.
Through your support, we are breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect.
Change a Child’s Life While Receiving a Tax Credit
In 2019, the Mississippi Legislature passed “The Children’s Promise Act” which provides a dollar for dollar TAX CREDIT to individuals and companies who give to a qualified charity. Through this act, you can give to The Methodist Children’s Homes and receive your tax credit.
Tax Credits for Businesses
How Your Business Can Change A Child’s Life Through The Children’s Promise Act
Download and submit the MSDOR application for tax allocation.
Give a donation to the children of Methodist Children’s Homes of MS.
Send your form to the MSDOR with your Mississippi tax return.
Your donation to Methodist Children’s Homes can be a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR TAX CREDIT up to 50% of your Mississippi state tax liability. The total funding available is $5 Million, but it its first-come-first-serve. Act now to ensure your business benefits!
Tax Credit For Individuals
How You Can Change A Child’s Life Through The Children’s Promise Act
Click the button below. Then, scroll to Apply Online and click the “Apply for a Charitable Contribution Credit.“
Select QFCCO and Give a donation to the children of Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi. Up to $1,200 will be matched as a tax credit on your MS state tax return.
Submit your form to the MSDOR with your Mississippi tax return.
When you make a cash contribution to Methodist Children’s Homes this year, your gift of up to $1200 can receive a 100% state tax credit. The full amount of your donation will be deducted from your annual tax liability.
MSDOR Application
To make sure your gift to Methodist Children’s Homes is eligible for the full tax credit, you must apply for certification of the credit amount with the MS Department of Revenue. Your gift will be certified within 30-days based on the funds available in the $5 million tax credit fund. You will submit your certification with your state tax return to receive your credit.
Additional Information
The Methodist Children’s Homes is a Qualified Foster Care Charitable Organization (QFCCO). This designation allows your gift to be eligible for the tax credit.
We serve more than 100 foster children each year. For every dollar you donate, 86% goes towards the care of our children.
To learn more about how your gift can benefit the ministry of Methodist Children’s Homes of MS, contact: call 601.853.5000
Information shared is based on guidance from the MS Department of Revenue’s Income Tax Technical Bulletin TB 80-501-19-1. Further information can be found at www.dor.ms.gov.