Ways to Donate


  • The Arizona Tax Credit Program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows any Arizona taxpayer to donate up to $400* to a school of their choice in support of extracurricular programs and get their entire donation back in the form of a tax credit. Taxpayers who donate by April 15 can choose which calendar year they want to apply the credits.

    *Individuals and couples filing jointly may take advantage of this tax credit. A maximum of $200 can be deducted per individual tax return; couples filing a joint return may deduct a maximum of $400.


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    Arizona Department of Revenue Guidelines

    • The credit is applied against the taxpayer’s state income taxes.

    • “Extracurricular activities” are defined as . . . “school-sponsored educational and recreational activities that require enrolled students to pay a fee in order to participate.”

    • Checks must be made payable to the school.

    • The credit is available for any personal income tax return. It is not a requirement that the taxpayer have a child enrolled in the public school.

    • The credit is limited to $200 per individual tax return and $400 if the credit is claimed on a tax return of a married couple. 

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