Supporting children in foster care doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. Through the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit, your charitable donation to RISE Services, Inc. Arizona can help empower those in foster care, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), while offering you real savings at tax time. This unique program lets you support a vital cause and benefit your Arizona tax return all at once. 

What Is the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit?

Arizona offers residents an opportunity to take a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state taxes for donations made to approved organizations that support foster care. This means the amount you donate is subtracted directly from your state tax bill, not just deducted from your taxable income.

At RISE Services, Inc. Arizona, we qualify for this program, helping families and individuals in foster care settings, including individuals with IDD, access the support and resources they need.

Donation Limits for 2025 and 2026

So, what’s the tax benefit of making a qualified charitable donation and using the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit?

For your 2025 tax return:

• Up to $618 if you file as single, married filing separately, or head of household
• Up to $1,234 if you file jointly as a married couple

For your 2026 tax return:

• Up to $632 for single, married filing separately, or head of household
• Up to $1,262 for married filing jointly

These amounts represent the maximum credit you can claim. Any donation up to that threshold can be applied directly against your Arizona state tax obligation.

How To Qualify and Claim the Tax Credit

Taking advantage of this tax credit involves a few simple steps:

1. Make Your Charitable Donation

To participate, you must:

• Be an Arizona resident.
• Donate online or by check to a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization like RISE Services, Inc. Arizona.
• For your 2025 tax return, donations must be completed no later than April 15, 2026. Contributions can be made online or by mailing a check before the deadline.

2. File the Right Forms With Your Tax Return

When preparing your Arizona tax return:

• Complete Arizona tax form 352 and form 301.
• Use RISE’s QFCO code: 11060 on Form 352 when claiming your credit.

Along with the foster care tax credit, you can still claim other Arizona tax credits, like those for public schools or charitable organizations.

Why Support RISE Arizona?

By directing your charitable donation to RISE Services, Inc. Arizona, you help create opportunities for children, including individuals with IDD, within the foster care system. Your support enables access to residential homes, Day Programs, Opportunity Centers, and ongoing supports for foster families.

Are you ready to make a charitable donation to RISE Arizona and take advantage of the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit? Contact us today to learn more about how you can be a part of our vital mission.