Elf is no longer accepting tax-credit contributions. Thanks very much for your support over the years! Families at Kino School are especially grateful and will also miss our help. Please designate "Kino School" with your contribution at APESF or another STO of your choosing.
Tax credit contributions are subtracted from what you owe in taxes, dollar-for-dollar.
Tax-credit forms needed at tax time (323 and 348):

Additional Tax Credits Available

  • Public school extracurricular programs.
  • Charitable organizations serving the low-income residents.
  • Charitable foster-care organizations.
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ARS 43-1603(C) NOTICE: 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.

Scholarships Report (Year 2021-2022)

Type of Scholarship
Amount awarded to students with family income up to 185% of poverty level
Percentage awarded to students with family income up to 185% of poverty level
Amount awarded to students with family income from 185% to 342.25% of poverty level ​
Percentage awarded to students with family income from 185% to 342.25% of poverty level ​
Original Individual
$2416
59%
$100
2.4%
Switcher Individual
$1798
49%
$1836
51%
Low-Income Corporate (no awards)
$225
100%
$0
0%
Disabled/Displaced Corporate
No Funds Available
No Funds Available
No Funds Available 
No Funds Available


ARS 43-1603(C) Notice

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.