Tax Credits
Turn your Arizona tax dollars into direct support for children in foster care. Arizonans for Children is a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization. Your donation stays local and makes an immediate impact.
How the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit Works
- Dollar-for-dollar credit. Reduce your Arizona state tax bill by the amount you donate.
- 2025 limits: up to $618 for single, head of household, or married filing separate, and up to $1,234 for married filing jointly.
- Deadline: Donations made by April 15, 2026 can be claimed on your 2025 Arizona return.
- Claim it: File Arizona Form 352 and include our QFCO code.
QFCO Code: 10025 | EIN: 02-0651198
Why Arizonans for Children
Children in foster care deserve stability, connection, and opportunity. Since 2002, Arizonans for Children has supported Arizona foster youth through mentoring, tutoring, life-skills classes, family visitation centers, and enrichment programs. Your gift funds real services that help children heal, grow, and thrive.
- Mentoring that builds trusted relationships
- Tutoring and educational enrichment
- Visitation centers that keep families and siblings connected
- Programs for teens preparing to age out of care
- Holiday support, backpacks, and special events
Example
If your Arizona tax liability is $500 and you donate $500 to Arizonans for Children, your state tax bill is reduced by $500. You supported local foster children and paid the same amount you would have paid in taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a deduction or a credit?
It is a credit. A credit reduces your Arizona tax bill dollar for dollar up to the annual limits for Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations.
Can I claim other Arizona tax credits too?
Yes. The foster care credit can be combined with other state tax credits such as the public school, private school, and charitable organization credits. Consult your tax advisor for details.
What forms do I file?
File Arizona Form 352 for the Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization credit. Keep your donation receipt and include QFCO code 10025.
Do donations have to be made by December 31?
No. Arizona allows you to make a qualifying donation up to the April filing deadline and still claim it for the prior tax year, subject to state rules.
Why does the donation page say “PayPal Giving Fund”?
To make sure 100% of your donation goes to foster children, Arizonans for Children accepts donations through the PayPal Giving Fund. PayPal covers all processing fees, so your entire gift reaches us.
When you donate, you’ll see a message that your contribution is being made to PayPal Giving Fund, a 501(c)(3) that distributes funds to eligible charities. They send donations to Arizonans for Children, typically within a few weeks, at no cost to you or to us. Your tax-deductible receipt is issued immediately by PayPal Giving Fund, and your donation still qualifies for the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit. To claim your credit, file Arizona Form 352 with your state return.
In short: PayPal handles the transaction securely, covers the fees, and then forwards your full donation to Arizonans for Children.
Can I mail my donation instead of donating online?
Yes! If you prefer to donate by mail, please download our donation form and include it with your check.
Download the Arizonans for Children Donation Form
Mail your completed form and check to:
Arizonans for Children, Inc.
2435 E. La Jolla Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
Make checks payable to: Arizonans for Children
Please include your return address and email so we can send your tax receipt.
Organization Information
Arizonans for Children, Inc.
2435 E. La Jolla Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: 480-838-0085
EIN: 02-0651198 | QFCO Code: 10025