Receive a dollar-for-dollar Mississippi state tax credit while transforming children’s lives with Canopy!

For more information on how to apply for the Children’s Promise Act tax credit contact Heidi Noel at heidi.noel@mycanopy.org.


a few highlights about the

Mississippi’s Children’s Promise Act Tax Credit

for businesses

  • The state of Mississippi offers a tax credit for donations made to an Eligible Charitable Organization.
  • The amount of the credits are limited to fifty percent (50%) of the taxpayer’s total income tax liability, fifty percent (50%) of the taxpayer’s total insurance premium tax liability and, in the case of taxpayers not operating as a corporation, fifty percent (50%) of the total real property ad valorem tax liability.
  • Tax credits are limited and go quickly on January 1st of each year.
  • Unused tax credits may be carried forward for 5 years.
  • Applications for the tax credit must be made on official MS Dept. of Revenue forms.
  • Canopy is ready to assist with the proper and timely submission of your form.

for individuals

  • The state of Mississippi offers a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations made to eligible Qualified Foster Care Charitable Organizations (QFCCO) and Qualified Charitable Organizations (QCO).
  • Canopy qualifies as both a QFCCO and a QCO.
  • You can receive a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR TAX CREDIT on your Mississippi taxes up to $5,400 for your donation to Canopy Children’s Solutions.
  • Unused tax credits may be carried forward for 5 years.
  • Applications for the tax credit must be made on official MS Dept. of Revenue forms which Canopy will mail to you with your donation receipt.
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Make a donation to Canopy Children’s Solutions

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Your gift helps Canopy serve more than 6,000 children each year

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You receive a
DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR state tax credit

This information is not intended to give tax advice. Consult a tax professional regarding your specific tax situation.