There are approximately 6,000 young adults in Georgia, ages 18-26, that have experienced foster care, and many face significant challenges as they navigate independence. Limited access to support systems, resources, and guidance during this critical time can leave them vulnerable to housing and financial instability. But you can change that, at no cost to you. 

Through the Fostering Success Tax Credit (also known as the Qualified Foster Child Donation Credit), Georgia taxpayers like you can redirect your state taxes to make a life-changing difference for young people who have experienced foster care.

How it Works

  • Contribute to Bloom’s program that provides essential guidance and support for youth who are transitioning out of foster care 
  • Receive a 100% tax credit against your Georgia state income tax 
  • Your entire contribution is deducted from your state tax bill—dollar for dollar 
  • Be a part of helping young adults who have experienced foster care build stable, successful lives

Phase 1: Get Pre-Approval From Dept of Revenue

Pre-approval by the Department of Revenue is required BEFORE you donate. The Georgia Department of Revenue will send you an approval letter to let you know when you are able to donate to Bloom.

  1. Log in to create an account at the Georgia Tax Center website 
  2. Select Bloom Our Youth as the Qualified Foster Child Support Organization (QFCSO)

* For detailed instructions, download the Qualified Foster Child Donations Credit Preapproval Instructions

Phase 2. Donate to Bloom Our Youth

Once you are pre-approved by the IRS, you will receive an approval letter from the GA Dept of Revenue, and then you will have 60 days to donate directly to Bloom by December 31st of that tax year. There are two ways to give:

  • Give Online
  • To make your gift by check, please allow ample time for mailing and designate Bloom Fostering Success Act as the donation on the check.

Phase 3. Receive Confirmation

Bloom will send you a Qualified Foster Child Donation Credit Letter of Confirmation form (Georgia Form IT-QFCD-FUND1). This form should provide everything you need for your taxes. However, we recommend verifying with your CPA, as we are not tax professionals, and this should not be deemed tax advice.