AZ State Charitable Tax Credit

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Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit

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Hope Ignites × The Saguaros

Hope Ignites Phoenix nurtures and guides motivated young people in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others. Hope Ignites scholars have inspiring grit, motivation, capacity, and promise, and partner with us for access to a quality education and skills that will give them a chance to thrive in life and make a difference in their communities.

As an Arizona resident, you can support this mission and receive an Arizona State Tax Credit, allowing you to redirect a portion of your state taxes to a local charity at no additional cost to you.

This is more than a deduction. When you donate to an eligible Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO), you receive a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the Arizona state income tax you owe.

25% Match Program

Through our partnership with The Saguaros, each donation receives a 25% match - up to a total of $25,000 matched - resulting in a 1.25× total funds directed to Hope Ignites.

Example: Donate $495, and The Saguaros match $123.75, directing a total of $618.75 to Hope Ignites.

Arizona QCO Tax Credit Limits are are $495 individual, $987 married filing jointly for 2025. Donation can be made either before April 15th or when you file your AZ tax return

Saguaros QCO Code: 20726

Follow the links below to donate and claim your Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit

DONATE INDIVIDUAL - $495
DONATE FAMILY - $987

 FAQs

  • Donations are made to The Saguaros, an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO). Through fundraising events and sponsorship support, The Saguaros allocate additional funds to partner organizations to increase the impact of each donation.

    For this partnership, The Saguaros provide a 25% match on every dollar donated, directing additional funds to Hope Ignites in support of their mission.

  • The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is a program that enables taxpayers to donate to Qualifying Charitable Organizations and receive a direct dollar-for-dollar credit against their state income tax, effectively reducing the amount they owe.

  • A tax credit reduces your tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis. For example, a $500 tax credit lowers your tax bill by $500. In contrast, a tax deduction reduces your taxable income, and the actual tax savings depend on your tax bracket.

  • No, you do not need to itemize your deductions to claim the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. These credits can be claimed regardless of whether you take the standard deduction or itemize.

  • Yes, Arizona allows taxpayers to claim multiple tax credits in the same year, including credits for contributions to QCOs, QFCOs, public schools, and private school tuition organizations. Each credit has its own limit, and you can claim each one independently

  • To claim the Arizona tax credit for donations, provide your tax preparer with the donation receipt and ensure they complete Arizona Form 321 and include it with your state tax return. The Saguaros' tax-exempt number as a Qualifying Entity is: 20726.