The DMC Foundation was established on November 14, 1985, to ensure health care excellence for future generations. As a not-for-profit rural community hospital, Dorminy Medical Center faces many challenges and needs. Throughout the year, the Foundation hosts two events, the annual Bingo with B.A.B.E.S. event for ladies and Casino Night at The Pillars. Support from fundraisers and donations from businesses and individuals help fund the newest medical technology, improve patient care, upgrade existing facilities, improve access to primary healthcare services in rural areas, and much more. The Dorminy Medical Foundation funds are used for accomplishing these goals — not for operating expenses. The Foundation’s Board of Directors, comprised of local community leaders and members, determines how to best use funds to benefit the hospital and community.
We hope you will join us in our commitment to support Dorminy Medical Center. When you make a gift in honor/memory of someone or to celebrate a special occasion, the Foundation will acknowledge your gift to the person you designate, keeping the amount of the gift confidential. You also will receive acknowledgment of your generosity for tax purposes. Every donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Gifts to the Foundation may include cash, land and real estate, and stocks and bonds.
By supporting the DMC Foundation, you are contributing to the continued provision of quality care and assistance at Dorminy Medical Center. Call us 229-424-7107 to find out how you can donate today!
RURAL TAX CREDIT
What is the Georgia HEART rural hospital organization (“RHO”) expense tax credit?
To support rural health initiatives, in 2016, the Georgia General Assembly passed, and Governor Nathan Deal signed into law, Senate Bill (“SB”) 258, legislation that, effective January 1, 2017, awards Georgia income tax credits to individual and corporate taxpayers who contribute to qualified rural hospital organizations (“RHOs”) located in Georgia.
Presently, 56 rural hospitals are eligible to participate in the RHO expense tax credit program. Dorminy Medical Center (DMC) is a qualified rural hospital organization (“RHO”) and has partnered with Georgia HEART Program to administer the program, implementing this exciting new rural hospital tax credit.
How much can I contribute for a tax credit?
If you pay Georgia income taxes, you are eligible to receive a tax credit for contributing to Dorminy Medical Center (DMC). From January 1 through June 30 of each taxable year, the following limits apply with respect to contributions:
In the case of a single individual or a head of household, a 100% Georgia income tax credit for contributions to RHOs, up to a limit of $5,000;
In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, a 100% Georgia income tax credit for contributions to RHOs, up to a limit of $10,000; and
An individual who is a member of a limited liability company, shareholder of an “S” Corporation, or partner in a partnership (pass-through entities) is allowed a 100% Georgia income tax credit for up to $10,000 of the amount they contribute to a RHO, so long as they would have paid Georgia income tax in that amount on their share of taxable income from the pass-through entity
What is the process for contributing to DMC for a tax credit?
Taxpayers who wish to participate in the Georgia HEART hospital tax credit program must be pre-approved by the Georgia Department of Revenue (“DOR”).
Once an application is submitted and approved, the DOR sets aside a certain amount of the available tax credits specifically for the respective taxpayer. Once the taxpayer submits to Georgia HEART their request for pre-approval, the Georgia HEART team provides the taxpayer with step-by-step instructions for completing the remainder of the process. Details of each step are described below:
- Taxpayer completes Georgia HEART 2025 tax credit application
- Georgia HEART electronically submits taxpayer applications to DOR
- DOR informs taxpayer and Georgia HEART of approval within 30 days, indicating the amount for which approval was granted
- Georgia HEART emails taxpayers with detailed instructions regarding how and where to make their payment
- Taxpayer sends a check to the Georgia HEART office (made payable to the hospital) by the posted deadline, which is 180 days from the date of DOR approval, or December 31, 2024, whichever comes first
- Georgia HEART sends you instructions on how to file your contribution confirmation with DOR
- Taxpayer claims the Georgia income tax credit when they file their state income tax return for the year in which the contribution is made
Click here for 2025 Tax Credit Form
How much can I contribute for a tax credit after June 30 each year?
After June 30 of each year, for so long as a portion of the $75 million annual cap on RHO tax credits is available to offset their Georgia income tax liability, individual taxpayers may make UNLIMITED contributions to RHOs for a corresponding 100% Georgia income tax credit.
On or before May 15 of each year through June 30, individual taxpayers will be able to ‘make a HEART Appointment’ on the Georgia HEART website to authorize Georgia HEART to submit their post-June 30 tax credit pre-approval forms to the DOR.
Your contribution will increase our hospital funding and our ability to provide for the health care of individuals in our community!
Donations through this funding are dedicated to expanding and enhancing care and services in general surgery, geriatric behavioral health, swing bed, rehabilitation therapies (inpatient & outpatient), oncology, and emergency care to ensure more patients in our region can receive quality care close to home.
So you can now help improve health care in our community for you and your loved ones through this special opportunity. Hurry – time is limited for the tax credit opportunity. Once the cap allowed by the State of Georgia is reached, no other applications will be accepted.
For more information on the Georgia HEART Program or to apply, please visit www.georgiaheart.org or contact Ashley Johnson by email at ajohnson@dorminymedical.org.
Foundation Board Members
Scott Downing, Chairman
Sandra Sheppard, Secretary
Gil Braddy
Wyndi Damato
Dr. Tom Mann
Paige Wynn
Eric Stone
Emily Harper
Eric Lewis