Letter from President & CEO: October 2026
Dear Friends,
We are happy to share, in 30 years we have raised $408 million and awarded 165,000 scholarships to underserved students in our 38 Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools! In Fiscal Year 2026 we invested in our team, technology and new marketing strategies knowing we would face headwinds of economic uncertainty and inflation.
In FY26, we raised $25.2 million in revenue from multiple donation channels:
- Arizona Individual Tax Credits
- Arizona Corporate Low Income Tax Credits
- Arizona Disabled/Displaced Corporate Tax Credits
- Arizona Employer Matching Gift Donations
- Changing Lives with Legacy Division – Donations, IRA, Bequests, Stocks, Real Estate
In FY26 we awarded 3,737 Scholarships in K-12!
Hailey, one our scholarship recipients said it best, “…the Catholic School environment fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while the integration of faith-based values instilled a sense of integrity and purpose. The supportive community and emphasis on service also encouraged me to develop empathy and leadership.”
We are monitoring the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. Please check our website for updates. We know 33 states have opted in, we will know if Arizona opts in – in early January. Check our website regularly for updates: Click here
Thank you for helping us create future leaders, who indeed change the world!
God Bless,
Nancy