Arizona Tax Credit Giving
Give more. Cost you less.
Eligible Arizona individual taxpayers may be able to receive a dollar-for-dollar state income-tax credit for qualifying cash contributions to RISE & DREAM Foundation — a certified Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO).
What Is the Arizona QCO Tax Credit?
A dollar-for-dollar credit — not just a deduction.
Arizona law allows eligible individual taxpayers to claim a credit against their state income tax for cash contributions made to Qualifying Charitable Organizations (QCOs). Unlike a deduction, which reduces taxable income, a tax credit reduces your actual tax liability dollar for dollar — up to the applicable limit.
RISE & DREAM Foundation is a certified QCO. Contributions that meet Arizona Department of Revenue requirements may qualify for this credit. Eligibility, credit limits, and filing requirements are subject to current Arizona law and ADOR guidance.
Please Note
This page provides general information only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified tax professional to determine your eligibility and the appropriate credit amount for your situation.
How It Works
Three straightforward steps.
01
Make a qualifying cash contribution
Donate to RISE & DREAM Foundation by cash, check, or credit card. Arizona law allows eligible QCO contributions made during the tax year, and qualifying contributions made from January 1 through April 15 of the following year may generally be applied to either the current or preceding taxable year, subject to Arizona Department of Revenue requirements.
02
Receive your donation acknowledgment
RISE & DREAM Foundation will provide written acknowledgment of your contribution, including the information required for your Arizona tax filing.
03
Claim the credit on your Arizona return
Complete Arizona Form 321 and attach it to your state income tax return. Your tax professional can confirm the correct credit amount and filing procedure for your situation.
Important Notes
What to know before you give.
2026 maximum QCO credit amounts
$506 — single, head of household, or married filing separately. $1,009 — married filing jointly. Credit limits are set by Arizona law and may change. Consult the Arizona Department of Revenue or a qualified tax professional for the current applicable amounts.
Cash contributions only
The QCO credit applies to cash contributions. Non-cash donations such as goods, services, or in-kind gifts do not qualify for this credit.
Contribution timing
Arizona law allows eligible QCO contributions made during the tax year, and qualifying contributions made from January 1 through April 15 of the following year may generally be applied to either the current or preceding taxable year, subject to Arizona Department of Revenue requirements.
Consult a tax professional
Tax laws change. RISE & DREAM Foundation provides this information as a general resource. Please consult a qualified tax advisor to confirm your eligibility and the correct credit amount.
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