Have you ever met someone whose dream job was clear from a young age, like a firefighter or a chef? At Catholic Education Arizona, we’re in the business of making those dreams become reality.

Each year, thousands of families in Arizona desire a quality education for their children but struggle to afford increasing out-of-pocket cost. With your help, Catholic Education Arizona helps families choose the best education for their children, regardless of their financial means.

“I believe education with Catholic instruction makes me a stronger student,” said Camilla, a current Catholic school student. “This chance to attend Catholic school gives me the possibilities to pursue my dreams and help those in need as I grow and mature.”

There are four ways you can be a hero in a child’s life by funding scholarships for underserved students:

#1 Arizona Individual Tax Credits

Individuals can redirect their AZ tax liability to Catholic Education Arizona in the form of scholarships to K-12 students-ultimately, at no cost to you! You can contribute online at CEAZ.org, by phone, or mail. A tax credit receipt will be provided as proof of Arizona tax payment.

#2 Arizona Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit

C- and S- Corporations, LLC or PLLCs filing as S-Corporations and Insurance Companies paying AZ premium tax can redirect 100% of their AZ Corporate tax liability to fund tuition scholarships for underserved children.

#3 Arizona Disabled/Displaced Corporate Tax Credit

C- and S- Corporations LLC or PLLCs and Insurance Companies paying AZ premium tax can also redirect their state tax liability through the AZ Disabled/Displaced tax credit to fund tuition scholarships for students with learning challenges or who were at one time part of the AZ Foster Care system.

#4 Donations and Planned Gifts

Those interested in traditional donations can do so through the donations and planned gifts division, Changing Lives with Legacy. This division accepts charitable donations and planned gifts such as bequests, IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of stock, and more! Visit CEAZ.GiftLegacy.com or contact legacy@ceaz.org.

Quality education shapes a child’s future.

Catholic schools have a 99.9% graduation rate, and 96% matriculate to higher education, trade school, or enter military service. To help a child take a step toward achieving their dream, visit CEAZ.org or call (602) 218-6542.

Catholic Education Arizona is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and has never accepted gifts designated for individuals. Per state law, a school tuition organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of donor recommendation. 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.