Get Credit for Your Generosity
With the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, you can support PCH50’s fundraising efforts for Phoenix Children’s while reducing your tax burden.
Give and Get it Back
Did you know there's a way to donate to Phoenix Children's that won't cost you a cent? When you take advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, you can:
Claim a dollar-for-dollar credit for your gift on your state tax return, even if you don't itemize.
Direct your tax dollars to specific projects the PCH50 are currently funding for Phoenix Children’s.
Help provide lifesaving care to sick and injured children right here in Arizona.
For the 2025 tax year, the state allows qualifying taxpayers to claim the credit for gifts made between January 1, 2025, and April 15, 2026—up to $495 for individual filers and $987 for those filing jointly. This allows you to donate to Phoenix Children's through April 15, 2026, but claim the credit on your 2025 tax return.
To claim the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, you will need to:
Make your gift on the donation page and select the PCH50 member who referred you (directly above payment information).
Save your receipt from Phoenix Children's so you can provide a copy with your state tax return.
Complete Arizona Form 321 when preparing your return. Be sure to enter Phoenix Children's qualifying charitable organization (QCO) code, 20551, on the form.
Please consult your tax professional if you have any questions about your specific tax situation. For more information on the credit and how to claim it, check out our Definitive Guide to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.
Claiming the Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
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PCH50 is proudly fundraising for the Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System as well as Phoenix Children’s Behavioral Emergency Response Team - BERT. To learn more visit our website homepage.
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Some general guidelines for using the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit are as follows:
An individual must make the gift (corporations, foundations, partnerships, etc., do not qualify). Click Innovation Circle opportunities for more information about becoming a member with coordinated giving.
The gift must be made in cash (in-kind donations such as toys, books and services do not qualify).
The maximum credit allowed for the 2025 tax year is $495 for single taxpayers or heads of households and $987 for joint taxpayers.
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Visit the Arizona Department of Revenue website to see if an organization qualifies as a charity.
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Yes. The tax credit remains in effect for your state tax return.
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The tax credit is available regardless of whether you itemize your taxes. Use Arizona Form 321, “Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations” to claim your tax credit.
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The deadline to make a contribution applicable for the current tax year is April 15 unless that day falls on a weekend or holiday. The deadline for your donation to apply for the 2025 tax year is April 15, 2026.
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Yes. These two tax credits are independent. You can claim both on the same tax return.
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Yes. Please consult with your employer to set up your payroll deduction. Your pay stub will act as proof of your donation.
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The tax credit only applies to your Arizona state income tax. However, you may be able to claim a federal tax deduction for the amount donated.
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For cash and credit card donations, you will receive a receipt from the Phoenix Children’s Foundation documenting your contributions (minimum donation amount may apply). If you select a payroll deduction, you will receive a summary of your deductions the January following your payroll deduction period.