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ARIZONA FOSTER CARE TAX CREDITS
The Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit allows you to give up to $587 per individual or $1,173 per couple filing jointly for 2024 to a Qualifying Foster Care Organization (QFCO) and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state tax obligation.
If you choose to take advantage of the Foster Care Tax Credit through Helen’s Hope Chiest, you may also still take the full amount on other tax credits (i.e. Charitable Tax Credit, Private/Public School Tax Credits etc).
Give now and reference Mesa United Way’s Umbrella QFCO Code 17326 on your tax return to receive your Foster Care Tax Credit. Retain a copy of your electronic donation receipt to prove your contribution and consult your tax professional with additional questions.
To make your Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit donation, use the giving portal form at the top of this page.
Due Date for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025.
Donate Stock
Did your investments perform well in the past 2-3 years? If so, you may be like millions of others facing higher capital gains and income taxes. Consider making a donation of stocks or mutual funds to reduce capital gains, take a larger tax deduction, and lower your taxable income. You can even ask your financial advisor to complete this gift on your behalf.
Click on the button below to access our free and easy-to-use online transfer tool. Send your gift to Mesa United Way (Local United Way) and designate your gift to Helen’s Hope Chest or Foster360 in the notes section (ex: “gift intended for Helen’s Hope Chest”). Have questions or want to request transfer instructions to complete this gift on your own? Contact our Vice President of Finance by clicking on the “Contact Us” button below.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), also known as IRA Charitable Rollovers, are the savviest way for individuals age 70½ or older to use their IRAs to maximize their charitable impact.
Thanks to our partnership with FreeWill, you can make your QCD gift quickly and hassle-free by beginning your forms online. You can also choose to print out blank forms to complete by hand, or transact the gift over the phone with your financial custodian. Whatever you choose, we’ll provide helpful directions along the way.
To send your QCD gift to Helen’s Hope Chest, send your gift to Mesa United Way (Local United Way) and designate your gift to Helen’s Hope Chest in the notes section on step 3 (ex: “gift intended for Helen’s Hope Chest”).