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Sandy Springs Police Foundation pushes state tax-credit fundraising under ‘Lehi Crime Act’
Summary
Members of the newly reconstituted Sandy Springs Police Foundation told council members they are soliciting state tax-credit donations under the "Lehi Crime Act," aiming for $3 million this fiscal year and longer-term funds toward a tactical instruction center.
Sandy Springs — The Sandy Springs Police Foundation briefed the City Council work session on Oct. 7 about an active fundraising campaign that relies on a Georgia tax-credit program the presenters called the "Lehi Crime Act." Manny Fialco, chair of the Sandy Springs Police Foundation, told council members individuals can redirect up to $5,000 of personal state tax liability (up to $10,000 for married couples filing jointly) and corporations may redirect up to 75% of state tax liability to a qualified police foundation, receiving a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit.
The message was practical: the foundation is a 501(c)(3) created in 2023 to supplement the city police budget for supplies, equipment and capital needs. "It's a dollar for dollar tax…
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