Arizona Corporate Tax Credits let eligible companies redirect their state tax liability to Catholic Education Arizona to fund tuition scholarships—without increasing overall tax spend. In practical terms, you support students in Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools while meeting an existing tax obligation. Arizona corporations can direct 100% of their state tax liability through this program.
The business case: predictable savings and clear impact
Because credits are dollar-for-dollar against state liability, finance teams gain predictability while aligning contributions with corporate values. Since 1998, Catholic Education Arizona has raised $383 million and awarded 161,000 scholarships to underserved students—real outcomes your participation continues to fuel.
Arizona Corporate Tax Credits and Catholic community strength
When Catholic schools thrive, neighborhoods do too. National Catholic Educational Association data consistently highlights strong outcomes—graduation rates, college attendance, and civic engagement—associated with Catholic education. Explore benchmarks and research at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
How corporations participate with Catholic Education Arizona
Getting started is straightforward: Tal to CEA to coordinate your corporate credit election and contribution to ensure compliance from the AZDOR.
Community outcomes your company can champion
Corporate tax credit participation helps families access faith-filled, values-based education—no donor or student needs to be Catholic to take part. Scholarships open doors for students who might otherwise miss out on stable classrooms, service learning, and leadership opportunities that ripple into the broader community.
From contribution to classroom: where your credit goes
Your redirected tax dollars become tuition assistance at Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools, supporting real students and real families. For eligible families seeking help, Catholic Education Arizona’s scholarship applications are processed via an independent, 3rd party and will open for the 26-27 school year on February 1st with a first round deadline of April 15, 2025.
Ready to align your tax strategy with lasting impact?
Direct your Arizona Corporate Tax Credits through Catholic Education Arizona to reduce state tax liability and strengthen Catholic education in the Diocese of Phoenix. Check our Contribution page . Have questions about eligibility or next steps? Contact Catholic Education Arizona at 602-218-6542 or info@ceaz.org.
