Your Donation Matters
THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION
Our generous donors offer valuable scholarships to students enrolled in private schools across Arizona. Through your support, Students First Foundation empowers parents with the ability and financial freedom to select the most suitable educational setting for their child. Together, we aim to transform the landscape of education in Arizona for the better. Your contribution can play a crucial part in making this vision a reality.
Decide where your tax dollars go
This presents a rare opportunity for you to influence where your tax dollars go. Through the Tuition Tax Credit Program, you can benefit from a dollar-for-dollar credit on your tax liability. A moment of your time can greatly help families aiming to provide quality education for their children.
Getting Started
Explore this page to learn more about how to make your donation.
2024 Tax Credit Maximums
Explaining the AZ Tax Credits
Can I choose who receives my donation?
Steps to Give
Methods to Donate
Who can give?
Arizona residents can contribute to this program by redirecting their state tax dollars. Learn more about Arizona Tax Credits below.
Non-Arizona residents should review their state tax regulations on tax donations; however, your out-of-state contribution might be eligible for a tax deduction on your federal income tax return.
How much can I give?
2024 Private Tuition Tax Credit Maximums:
Single = $1,459
$731 Original + $728 PLUS/Overflow
Married = $2,910
$1,459 Original + $1,451 PLUS/Overflow
Explaining The Arizona Tax Credits
The state of Arizona sets annual limits for utilizing tax credits. There are two separate credits that Arizona taxpayers can take advantage of and it is important to understand them both.
Tuition Tax Credit • Original
For the 2023 tax year, Arizona allows individual taxpayers an income tax credit up to $731 (single and head of household) or $1,459 (married filing jointly) for donations to a school tuition organization, such as Students First Foundation under the Original Individual Income Tax Credit.
Tuition Tax Credit • PLUS/Overflow
In 2012, the Arizona legislature enacted a law allowing Arizona taxpayers who have maximized their annual donation for the original tax credit a second income tax credit. For tax year 2023, donations up to $728 (single and head of household) or $1,451 (married filing jointly) can be made to a school tuition organization, such as Students First Foundation, under the PLUS/Overflow Individual Income Tax Credit.
After calculating your state tax liability and choosing the amount you wish to donate, you can use the instructions below to make your contribution. To claim the credit against your state tax liability, remember to provide evidence of your donation along with the necessary forms (refer to the resources below). If you have any queries regarding how tax credits apply to your financial circumstances, it's best to consult your tax professional.
Can I choose who receives my donation?
Arizona law allows donors to recommend a student when donating; however, a recommendation is not a guarantee of a scholarship award. This is because Arizona law and ADOR regulations state that, "A school tuition organization cannot award, restrict, or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of a donor's recommendation." Recommendations are one of the three criteria our Selection Committees consider when making scholarship awards, in addition to the financial circumstances of the student's family (a required factor by state law) and the written narrative provided in the Scholarship Application.
A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer's own dependent (for example, swapping recommendations with another parent for each other's children is prohibited, even in groups of three or more). A taxpayer also may not recommend his/her own child or dependent.
When can I donate?
The deadline for filing your 2023 taxes is April 15, 2024. Make a donation to the Students First Foundation by that date and qualify for a dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit on your 2023 taxes.
How do I donate?
Steps To Give:
Determine your tax liability
Decide how much you can donate
Make your donation
Keep track of your receipt
Claim your credit when filing your taxes
Methods to donate:
We have two options for you to make your Tax Credit Donation:
Donate Online
Click the ‘Donate Onlne’ button below to begin your donation using a debit or credit card.
Donate by Mail
You may download, complete, and mail a form along with your donation. Click the ‘Download Form’ button below to begin. Please make all checks payable to ‘Students First Foundation’. Mail your form and donation to:
Students First Foundation
Attn. Jeremiah Lee
1555 N Fiesta Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Donor Resources
Claiming Your Tax Credits • Forms
To claim any AZ State Tax Credit:
To claim any Original donation:
To claim any PLUS/Overflow donation:
These links are for informational purposes only. Please contact a tax professional for additional assistance in claiming your tax credits.
