VVS is a member of FAIS – Financial Assistance for Independent Schools. Arizona taxpayers may take a personal income tax credit for donations to FAIS. The cap on credits is $500 for individual donors and $1,000 for married persons filing jointly. Contributors receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against the taxpayer’s Arizona state income tax and FAIS receives funds for school programs. In the independent spirit of VVS, FAIS gives you control of your tax dollars.

Here’s how it works:

Donate to FAIS by April 15, 2012
Complete AZ Tax Form 323, identifying your donation to Financial Assistance for Independent Schools (you’ll have to file online)
Receive a credit on your Arizona State Income Tax.

I would argue that the best reason to participate is the ten Arizona residents currently attending VVS on scholarships given to them from money earmarked for VVS through 2010 FAIS contributions. These students are building the special memories that come with time spent in these Red Rocks.

Please join me by supporting Arizona students and Verde Valley School through this generous program.

Sincerely,

Graham D. Frey
Head of School
Sedona AZ