Individuals
Arizona taxpayers have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students through the state’s education tax credit program. By contributing to Catholic Education Arizona, individuals can help provide scholarships that make quality Catholic education more accessible to families in need.
Contributions to Catholic Education Arizona support quality education in the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools, helping thousands of students access the education that best meets their unique needs. Your tax credit support is a priceless investment in the future of Arizona’s children. Thank You!
Support Arizona students by contributing to Catholic Education Arizona via mail. Your contribution can help provide K-12 scholarships for Catholic education, a priceless gift.
Contribution Form – Print In English
Formulario de Contribucion – Imprimir en Español
Take a quick look at last year’s state tax return. If you file Form 140, look at Line 48 to find the amount that you can contribute. If you file Form 140PY, look at Line 58. Still not sure? Visit our website.
Annual Arizona tax credit contributions are made easier through your contributor portal. Here you may view tax credit contribution history, print receipts, receive school updates and more.
Create a Tax Year 2026 Contribution Schedule through Scheduled Pay!
Scheduling your Arizona tax credit contribution to Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) over several months makes it easy to take your tax credit for our Catholic schools. If making smaller payments suits your budget, here’s how you can make monthly or bi-monthly contributions through Scheduled Pay!
- Please click the "Create a Tax Year 2027 contribution schedule through the "Scheduled Pay!" link to begin your scheduled contributions from January – December 31, 2027 for Tax Year 27.
- You will be prompted to register in the CEA Contributor Portal.
- Choose the amount you would like to contribute each month and select the day of the month most convenient for you.
Need help? No problem. Please call Catholic Education Arizona at (602) 774-2410 to set up monthly contributions over the telephone.
As an employee of the Diocese of Phoenix, you can support our Catholic schools “without any reduction in your net pay” through the Employee Payroll Deduction benefit. Offered by the Diocese, this benefit directs state taxes already being withdrawn from your paychecks to Catholic Education Arizona instead of to the state of Arizona.
- Click the blue “Change Charity Contributions Box
- Select Catholic Education Arizona Option 1* or Option 2**
- Select Filing Status
- Input amount to redirect each pay period
- Complete brief questionnaire
- Confirm selections and complete enrollment
This opportunity is designated a “Life Event,” meaning you can enroll at any time all year ‘round. You do not need to wait until “Open Enrollment” in May or November. You must re-enroll every year.