Support Arizona Students
via the Arizona
Charitable Tax Credit

Your state tax dollars can stay right here in our community to empower students with learning differences—at net-zero cost to you. When you contribute to Champions for Kids, you are utilizing the Arizona charitable tax credit to dispel the common myths about students with disabilities and help us raise expectations.

As a certified Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO #22877), we turn your redirected tax liability into system transparency, resource accessibility, and structural change that ensures every child can achieve academic excellence. 

How the Arizona tax credit works

Giving to Champions for Kids is a dollar-for-dollar, refundable credit against what you owe the State of Arizona. This means you can choose exactly how your tax dollars are spent without paying a dime out of pocket.

To claim the credit, use Arizona Form 352 and enter QCO code: 22877

QCO certified — code 22877

Up to $501

Single / head of household /
married filing separately

Up to $1009

Married filing jointly

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How the Arizona tax credit works

Giving to Champions for Kids is a dollar-for-dollar, refundable credit against what you owe the State of Arizona. This means you can choose exactly how your tax dollars are spent without paying a dime out of pocket.

To claim the credit, use Arizona Form 352 and enter QCO code: 22877

Up to $501

Single / head of household /
married filing separately

Up to $1009

Married filing jointly

The Power of Monthly Giving

Your generosity makes a difference every single day. While a one-time donation provides immediate momentum, becoming a Monthly Sustaining Supporter ensures that Champions for Kids can maintain a consistent, unyielding voice for students year-round. 

Why Give Monthly?

  • Sustained Impact: Fuels our independent research, creating tools for student success, and support for professionals serving students.  
  • Consistent Training: Keeps our network of parents and community collaborators updated on shifting education policies. 
  • Lasting Change:  Improves educational outcomes and prepares students for long-term success. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I be sure my donation is being used effectively?

Transparency is a core value at Champions for Kids. We provide regular updates to our community through our impact reports, ensuring you see exactly how your redirected tax dollars are securing better outcomes for students with disabilities. If you have specific questions about our financial allocation or how your gift is put to work, we invite you to reach out to our team directly. We are always happy to share our progress with you.

No. This specific credit is designed for individuals who pay Arizona state income tax. However, if you are a non-resident who still has an Arizona tax liability (due to property, business, or other income within the state), you may be eligible to utilize the credit to offset that specific liability.

When filing your state taxes, you will use Arizona Form 321. You will need to provide our organization’s name and our specific QCO Code: 22877. This form calculates the credit that will be applied directly against your total tax due.

While the Arizona charitable tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your state taxes, the donation may also be eligible as a charitable deduction on your federal tax return if you itemize. We recommend consulting with a tax professional to see how a gift to Champions for Kids fits into your overall tax strategy.

This is a critical distinction for Arizona donors. A tax deduction lowers the amount of income you are taxed on. A tax credit—like the one offered for donating to a QCO—is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of the actual tax you owe. If you owe the state $1,000 and give $495 through this credit, your remaining tax bill drops to $505.

The QCO tax credit (Form 321) is specifically for individual taxpayers and married couples. However, businesses interested in supporting system-level excellence in special education can often deduct contributions as a business expense or make “in-kind” donations. We also have corporate sponsorship opportunities.  Contact us directly to discuss corporate partnership options.

Arizona law allows you to make your donation for the current tax year up until April 15th of the following year. This gives you the unique opportunity to see exactly what you owe the state before deciding how much of that liability you want to redirect toward supporting students with disabilities.

We are here to help. While we cannot provide formal tax advice, we can help you navigate the donation process and provide any documentation your tax preparer may need. For specific inquiries regarding your contribution to the Arizona charitable tax credit, please reach out to our team. 

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