THE KINGDOM ATHLETE
The Kingdom Athlete is
...a child of God daily surrendered to His will and for His service,
...an athlete who seeks to glorify God through his actions,
...an athlete who adopts the “Win the Day” philosophy in all areas of life,
...an athlete who is humble and grateful for his gifts and opportunities,
...an athlete who is submissive to authority,
...an athlete who has a teachable spirit,
...an athlete who leads by serving others,
...an athlete who strives for victory, gives perfect effort and never quits.
...an athlete who understands he represents more than himself.
...an athlete who is not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ and seeks opportunities to share the good news with teammates, parents, officials, opponents and to the multitude of children that will look to them as they model Christ-like leadership.
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy relies on charitable gifts above tuition and fees to fund our mission of Empowering Students to Impact the World for Christ. It is important that each of our families, who have entrusted their beloved children to us, demonstrate their heart for our ministry by participating in the ALL IN ELCA Fund Campaign. Your participation, at any amount, has the potential to bless our school exponentially by attracting outside organizations who wish to support Christian education.
ALL-IN is defined as being enthusiastically supportive or fully committed.
That is exactly how we want you to feel as part of the ELCA family! The 2022-2023 ELCA Fund Blitz has ended, but the campaign continues all year (through June 30, 2023). We are asking each of our families to commit to partner with us by being ALL IN and in giving to the ELCA Fund in some way. We strive to reach 100% participation from our families in donating to the ELCA Fund because it is instrumental in providing “the little extras” that set our school apart. These include lower student/teacher ratios, superb academic rigor, and championship level fine arts and athletic programs. Tuition alone does not afford us the means to provide this level of excellence in every area, and unlike tuition, because ELCA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, and gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Secondly, increased parent participation helps us to leverage support from outside foundations. In the recent past, we have been blessed to receive two grants totaling $575,000. These grants were awarded, in large part, because of a steady increase in the giving percentage from our families.
This means that your gift, no matter the amount, has the prospect of making an exponential difference in the lives of our students.
As we continue to seek out grants, it is imperative that our parent giving percentage increases even further…with the ultimate goal being 100%.
We cannot achieve this without YOU.
So don't delay, give or pledge today!
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You may designate your gift for ELCA EXCELLENCE or FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES. Gifts to ELCA Excellence allow administrators to have the ability to direct funds to where the need is the greatest. Unrestricted gifts allow us to meet unforeseen needs as they arise and to capitalize on opportunities as they emerge. Gifts designated for Families Helping Families are set aside to be used in our needs-based financial aid program.
WAYS TO GIVE:
GIVE ONLINE via debit or credit card HERE
Complete your donor envelope enclosed in your packet and return with your check, make a pledge, or bill to your account
Complete the CAMPAIGN FORM below and return with your check, make a pledge, or bill to your account
For any level of participation, families will receive 2 ELCA Fund Investor car magnets and a homework pass for each each in grades K5 and up.
Families who donate $200 or more will also receive a LEAD THE CHARGE theme t-shirt for each child. Please complete the t-shirt form below, if applicable.
Families who participated with a gift of $500 and above received an invitation to a Dessert Reception in connection with the Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, October 14.
Families who participate with a gift of $2500 or greater will receive an invitation to the 2022 Donor Dinner to be held Spring 2023.
You'll see...IT'S GREAT TO BE ALL IN!
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is classified as a 501c (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
All gifts to the ELCA Fund are tax-deductible as provided by law.
(please consult your accounting professional for additional information).
Our goal is 100% participation from all of our constituency groups. We have reached 100% participation from our faculty and staff, as well as our Ministry Team/Governing Board
Family participation is currently at 38%.
Remember...those who participate at the $2500 level (or higher) will receive an invitation to the 2023 ELCA Donor Dinner taking place on Saturday, March 18 at 6:30PM.
SAVE THE DATE AND GIVE TODAY!
What is the
ELCA Fund?
The GOAL Program is a remarkable and important opportunity provided to Georgians by our elected officials. While the 2023 tax year opportunity has passed, this page will be updated as soon as the opportunity to apply for 2024 tax re-allocation becomes available.
In the meantime...
Georgia GOAL officials have worked diligently for 15 years to preserve, protect, and expand Georgia’s valuable Education Expense Credit program. With your help, we most recently achieved a cap increase to $120 million. However, as you know, that is not enough. 2023 is a year of prorated tax credits for everyone, as the entire program was oversubscribed on the very first business day of the year.
The demand for GOAL tax credits is outstripping the supply – both in terms of those seeking to make contributions and those seeking GOAL scholarships for their children. We intend to advocate for cap increase to $200 million during the 2023 legislative session.
As always, the success of this effort is largely dependent upon your engagement, and we will provide clear and simple methods for you and your GOAL constituents to become involved. In upcoming GOAL advocacy emails, we will provide a fast and efficient way for you to indicate to your state legislators the impact and value of this program.
When the time is right, we will be sending action alerts to prior tax credit participants who indicated their desire to be kept informed of legislative advocacy efforts – as well as to all 2023 participants who experienced proration for first time in the last five years. We will also send alerts to scholarship recipient families, providing them the opportunity to reach out to their lawmakers, advocating for a cap increase to $200 million!
Governor Kemp’s current budget includes an additional $745 million in Amended FY 2023 and more than $1.1 billion in FY 2024 for K-12 public education, fully funding the Quality Basic Education program that supports public schools and educators.
Increasing the Education Expense Credit program will provide much-needed opportunities for deserving Georgia families and proven cost-savings for all of Georgia – and is in keeping with the priorities and initiatives to invest in K-12 education in our state.
Thank you for your critical involvement in this legislative outreach effort!
DETAILS ABOUT GEORGIA GOAL PARTICIPATION
In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, our partner Student Scholarship Organization, taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit!
This is a proven opportunity that is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our school community. By simply contributing to Georgia GOAL for a 100% Georgia income tax credit– in other words, by contributing with dollars you must spend anyway- you will help maximize this source of financial aid for deserving families desiring to become of part of the ELCA family.
Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status Have been EXPANDED!
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Single individual or head of household – up to $2,500
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Married couple filing a joint return – up to $5,000
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Married couple filing separate returns – up to $2,500
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S corporation shareholder, LLC member, or partnership partner – up to $25,000
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S corporation, LLC, or partnership that elects to pay tax at the entity level – up to 75% of Georgia income tax liability
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C corporation or Trust – up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability
How to Contribute & Take the Tax Credit
1) We will let you know when the application portal opens:
Complete the 2024 GOAL Tax Credit Application today at www.goalscholarship.org (takes just 20 seconds!).
2) GOAL Submits to DOR
GOAL submits your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) immediately.
3) Approved to Contribute
GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.
4) Make Payment
Pay GOAL by check or credit card within 60 days of DOR approval.
5) Take the Credit
GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return (Note: you will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment).
Please contact the Advancement Office with any questions. Thank you for your support of ELCA.
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How Does This Help Our School?
You are already paying income taxes to the state. Why not redirect some of those taxes to provide Georgia children with Greater Opportunities for Access to Learning (GOAL)? When you redirect your Georgia income taxes to GOAL, you can designate that the contribution be used to provide financial aid at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy. Our school is then able to:
• Increase the amount of financial aid that can be offered to new students
• Preserve more of our existing financial aid to assist families already enrolled
• Increase the funds available to improve educational and extracurricular offerings
• Further our mission by reaching more families desiring Christian education
PUBLIX PARTNERS
Support ELCA by shopping at Publix. You no longer need a key ring with our school code. Just go to www.Publix.com and Log In to your existing account or Sign Up for a new account, make sure your phone number is entered. Once you are in your account select the My Publix Partner icon on the bottom/center of the page, then choose Select a School and type in Eagle's Landing Christian Academy or search by zip code 30253. When you shop at Publix, you'll have the opportunity to enter a phone number to get credit for our school. Publix will give back to ELCA through this new online system. Over the years, more than $33,000 has been raised through this program for our school.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Big changes coming to the Box Tops for Education Program. You will begin to see some participating brands change their packaging from the traditional Box Top that you clip to a new digital label that will be scanned when you purchase Box Tops items. Go to BTFE.com for more information. There is a phone app feature where you can scan your store receipt from your phone and instantly add Box Tops to our school's earnings online! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and we earn $1,000's of dollars each year for ELCA with this program!
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Link your Kroger Plus Card to ELCA by visiting www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and signing in to your online account, or create a new online account. Once you have an account, select View Your Rewards Details and scroll down to Community Rewards and select Eagle's Landing Christian Academy - Organization #DL451 and click "Save." Important: Your card must be relinked every school year on or after September 1st.
SIMPLE WAYS
TO SUPPORT ELCA
The ELCA Fund is a yearly fundraising appeal to bridge the gap between the total cost of operating our school and tuition revenue. Contrary to popular belief, tuition does not cover the full cost of educating each student. It takes tuition and charitable donations to provide the distinctive qualities that ELCA offers including smaller classes, exemplary teachers, exceptional academics, fine arts, and athletic programs, more personal attention, and an unapologetically Christian foundation for our students. Also, gifts to the ELCA Fund are tax-deductible where tuition is not.
WHERE DO THE DOLLARS GO?
Gifts to the ELCA Fund - Excellence supplements our operating budget and provides unrestricted resources for the school's immediate needs. These needs include faculty/staff development, technology, program support for all levels of the school, and facility maintenance.
Gifts to the Families Helping Families Fund provides needs-based tuition assistance to current and new families who desire Kingdom Education for their children.
HOW CAN MY DONATION MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Every gift makes a difference, regardless of the amount. For some families, the gift could be as small as $5 - $10. For others, it could be hundreds or thousands of dollars. Giving comes from the heart. We encourage you to pray and give according to your means to support our ministry. Also, increased participation in giving by the ELCA community, including our ministry team, faculty/staff, parents, and alumni helps pave the way for potential future support from outside organizations and charitable foundations.
WAYS TO GIVE TO ELCA
ELCA accepts gifts in a number of different ways including cash, credit cards, appreciated stock, and matching gifts. ELCA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, therefore gifts to the school are tax-deductible as provided by law (please consult your accounting professional for additional information).
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Kingdom Leaders: $2,500 or above
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Kingdom Builders: $1,000-$2,499
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Chargers Circle: $250-$999
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ELCA Friends: $1-$149
Please help us reach our goal of 100% family participation by being ALL IN and return your donation or pledge during this 10-day “Blitz.”
Families who contribute to the ELCA Fund Campaign receive the following:
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For a donation of any amount, each ELCA student in your family will receive a homework pass and the family will receive 2 specially designed 2022-2023 ELCA Fund Investor car magnets.
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For a donation of $200 or greater, each ELCA student in your family will receive the above along with a Friday wear “LEAD THE CHARGE” t-shirt (please complete and return the enclosed t-shirt order form)
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Kingdom Leader Level Donors will receive an invitation to a Donor Appreciation Dinner with the Head of School.
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is classified as a 501c (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
All gifts to the ELCA Fund are tax-deductible as provided by law.
(please consult your accounting professional for additional information).
2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
2021-2022 Donor Report
Gifts received 7/1/21 - 6/30/22
PARTNERS
IN EDUCATION
If you are interested in becoming a Partner in Ed for the 2022/2023 school year, please complete a Partner in Ed Form and return to the ELCA Advancement Office,
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION!
3rd Ascent - Supporting Sponsor for the Homecoming Tailgate Event
Active Pest Control - Presenting Sponsor for the Homecoming Tailgate Event and Playbill Ad Sponsor for the Spring Fine Art Drama Production.
Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln - Supports the ELCA Athletic Programs and Booster Club.
The Ausband Agency, Inc. - Nationwide Insurance - Back to School Day Sponsor.
AWB Contracting, Inc. - Back to School Day Sponsor.
Balloons by Sharon J - It's Your Day Event Design - Homecoming Tailgate Balloon Decor Sponsor.
Bellamy-Strickland Chevrolet - Leadership Retreat Sponsor
Better Letter - Provides discounts for school printing needs.
Black Tie Formal Wear - McDonough - Provides free tuxedo rentals for our 11th-12th grade boys for Homecoming Court, Fine Arts/Drama Productions, and discounts on tux rentals for Prom.
Blue Door Associates - Donor Dinner Sponsor
Bob Jones University Precept Marketing - Professional Learning Meal Sponsor
Bojangles - East Lake Pkwy. - Breakfast Sponsor for Pre-planning week and Prize Sponsor for Teacher Appreciation.
Burgess Title & Escrow, LLC & Miller Law - Taste of ELCA Vendor
Champions Choice Awards/Snowflake Shaved Ice - World Impact Mission Trip Scholarship Award
Chick-fil-A at Eagle's Landing - Chick-fil-A Invitational Sponsor and provides a free meal for Faculty/Staff during in-service days
Chicken Salad Chick - Taste of ELCA Vendor
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Back to School Day Sponsor.
Clean Earth Sanitation - Homecoming Tailgate Sponsor
Dr. J. Richard Collins, DMD, PC - Homecoming Tailgate Sponsor
Dr. WIlliam H. Dellinger, DMD, PC - General Sponsorship
DePoe Eye Center - Homecoming Tailgate Presenting Sponsor
Discover Chiropractic - Teacher Appreciation Sponsor, Career Day, Health Screenings
Eagle's Landing Family Practice - Back to School Day Sponsor
Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church - B2SD, Homecoming Tailgate Sponsor
Heritage Bank - TD Club Golf Tournament Sponsor
Homeowners Financial Group - Taste of ELCA Vendor
Insee Thai - Taste of ELCA Vendor
Jeff Hurndon Photography - Provides photography for yearbook and marketing
LH School Supplies - School Supply services for ELCA Families. Assistance with High School Career Day.
Lindsey Orthodontics - Provides College Scholarship for Graduating Senior, and Pre-planning Lunch Sponsor.
Maximum One Realtor Partners - Homecoming Tailgate Sponsor, Teacher Appreciation Prize Sponsor and Taste of ELCA Sponsor.
Mellow Mushroom @ Eagle's Landing - Prize Sponsor for Teacher Appreciation and Taste of ELCA Sponsor.
Mesquite Mexican Grill & Bar - Taste of ELCA Vendor
Moe's Southwest Grill - Prize Sponsor for Teacher Appreciation.
Norwood Psychological Group - Provides support, testing, and consultation to ELCA students for the Merit Program. Prize Sponsor for Teacher Appreciation.
Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill - Taste of ELCA Vendor
Publix Super Markets - Faculty Appreciation
RESJ, P.C. - Leadership Retreat and Pre-planning Luncheon Sponsor.
Shane's Rib Shack - Hwy. 155 Location - Sponsor for In-Service Luncheon and Leadership Retreat. Prize sponsor for Teacher Appreciation.
Simmons Manufacturing Company - Provides the helium tanks for the school.
Strawn & Co., Insurance, LLC - Golf Scholarship for ELCA Graduating Senior and Playbill Ad Sponsor for the Spring Fine Art Production.
The Eye MD - Supporting Sponsor for the Homecoming Tailgate Event
TLS Music - Offers 3% back on instrument rentals and repairs made by the ELCA family. FAP Club Sponsor and 5% back on rentals to FAP. Assistance with music and PA System for the ELCA Back to School Day. Discounts on repairs and purchases for school instruments. Playbill Ad Sponsor for Spring Production.
Truett's Grill - Lunch Sponsor for Faculty/Staff Pre-planning meeting. Monthly Chick-fil-A Spirit Days at ELCA. Prize Sponsor for Teacher Appreciation.
Waffle House - Provides breakfast meal for Leadership Retreat and Prize Sponsor for Teacher Appreciation.
Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, PC - Playbill Ad Sponsor for the Spring Fine Arts Drama Production.
If you are interested in becoming a Partner in Education please apply by completing the form linked below and email it to our Advancement Office..
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR SUPPORT
Are you wondering what happened to the Homecoming Tailgate Tradition Donor Appreciation Dinner?
This year we started a new Homecoming Tailgate Tradition that included all families, students, and even those from our visiting team! There was a mouth-watering food truck line-up at the 2022 Homecoming game on Friday, October 14, 2022 as well as a Donor Dessert Reception.
More information will be coming soon about our new Donor Appreciation events for the 2022-2023 school year!
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is classified as a 501c (3) non-profit, tax-exempt institution. All gifts to the ELCA Fund are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Thank you for joining our faculty, staff, and other ELCA families in making this year’s “All In In 10” campaign a success and for helping to empower our children to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Thank you for your support.