Arizona offers one of the most powerful giving tools in the country: the ability to direct state tax credits to public schools, private schools, Qualified Charitable Organizations (QCOs), and Qualified Foster Care Organizations (QFCOs).
But navigating four different programs, multiple websites, and multiple receipts can feel overwhelming.
That’s exactly why AZCredits.org exists.
At its core:
AZcredits.org is a nonprofit platform that makes Arizona tax credit giving simple — while ensuring your donation goes directly to the organizations you choose.
Here’s what that means in practice.
1. Your Donation Goes Directly to the Organizations You Select
When you give through AZcredits.org:
- Your tax credit donation is directed straight to the public school or nonprofit you choose.
- All private school donations go through APESF who we partner with to power AZcredits.org. That money is distributed monthly to families who need it for tuition.
- AZCredits does not receive or hold donor funds intended for public schools, QCOs or QFCOs.
- The organizations you support receive the impact of your gift — fully and directly
AZCredits.org exists to facilitate giving, not to redirect it.
Your dollars are working exactly where you intend them to.
2. One Platform for All Four Arizona Tax Credit Programs
AZCredits.org allows donors to support:
- Public Schools
- Private School Tuition Organizations
- Qualified Charitable Organizations (QCOs)
- Qualified Foster Care Organizations (QFCOs)
…all in one streamlined transaction.
Instead of navigating multiple sites and tracking multiple receipts, AZCredits brings everything together into a single, easy experience — saving time and reducing confusion.
3. Our Role: Making Tax Credit Giving Simple and Accessible
AZcredits.org was built to remove barriers to participation.
We provide:
- A centralized platform for tax credit giving
- Clear, easy-to-understand explanations of each credit category
- A smooth donation experience
- Organized receipts for tax filing
- A trusted nonprofit infrastructure focused on community impact
Our role is simple: make it easier for Arizonans to direct their tax dollars to causes they care about.
4. the 3% Processing Fee — and Why It Exists
Transparency matters.
AZCredits.org applies a 3% processing fee to transactions. This fee supports:
- Secure payment processing
- Platform technology and maintenance
- Compliance and operational costs
- Education and outreach that increase tax credit participation statewide
Because AZcredits.org is a nonprofit, any revenue beyond operating costs is reinvested back into the community — strengthening charitable organizations, expanding access, and improving the overall tax credit giving experience in Arizona.
*Note: This fee is on top of the processing fee for the credit card processing fee. There is an option to cover the 3% fee as a donor so more money is reaching the donor.
5. Why AZcredits.org Matters (For Organizations, Too)
Many giving platforms require charities and schools to pay upfront fees just to be listed or to access donors.
AZCredits.org works differently.
We do not charge schools, charities, or foster care organizations to participate on our platform. That means:
- Organizations don’t have to spend scarce dollars just to fundraise
- More of their resources stay focused on serving people, not paying platform fees
- Smaller or newer organizations can participate without financial barriers
- Donor dollars are not offset by onboarding or access costs for nonprofits
By removing financial barriers for organizations, AZcredits.org helps ensure that tax credit dollars flow where they’re needed most — into classrooms, programs, and services across Arizona communities.
Final Thought
AZcredits.org was created to make generosity simpler, clearer, and more effective.
Your donation goes where you intend.
Your tax dollars create real impact.
And the process doesn’t have to be complicated.
If you’re ready to direct your Arizona tax credits to causes that matter, visit AZcredits.org and see how simple it can be.