Building a Christ-Centered Future Together
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment where they can grow academically, personally, and spiritually.
For many Arizona families, however, the cost of private Christian education can create a significant barrier. Arizona Christian Tuition exists to help close that gap by transforming eligible tax-credit contributions into scholarships for students attending Christian schools throughout Arizona.
As we move through the 2026 tax season, we have established four ambitious goals designed to increase our impact, strengthen local Christian schools, and help more students receive an education grounded in faith.
Our Goals for the 2026 Tax Season
Raise $2 Million in Private Donations
Our first goal is to raise $2 million in private tax-credit and scholarship donations during 2026.
Every contribution represents more than a financial transaction. It represents a donor choosing to invest in a student, support a family, and strengthen the future of Christian education in Arizona.
Arizona provides individual and corporate income-tax credits for qualifying contributions made to certified School Tuition Organizations. These organizations use the contributions to provide scholarships for students attending qualified Arizona private schools.
By growing our community of donors, business partners, churches, schools, and supporters, we can turn this $2 million goal into thousands of opportunities for Arizona students.
Support More Than 500 Local Students
Our second goal is to help provide scholarship support to more than 500 students across Arizona.
Behind every scholarship is a student with unique gifts, dreams, and God-given potential. It may be a student who needs additional academic support, a family seeking a school aligned with its Christian values, or a young person who simply needs the opportunity to thrive in a different educational environment.
Scholarships can help families choose an educational setting where their children feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow in their faith.
Supporting 500 students also means supporting hundreds of parents, teachers, classrooms, and local Christian school communities.
Provide an Average Scholarship of More Than $4,000
Our third goal is to provide an average scholarship award of more than $4,000 per student.
A meaningful scholarship can make the difference between a family merely considering Christian education and being able to confidently enroll their child.
The cost of tuition, books, transportation, uniforms, and other educational needs can quickly add up. Scholarship assistance helps reduce that financial pressure and allows families to focus on what matters most: helping their children succeed.
By increasing both the number and average value of scholarships awarded, ACT can help make Christ-centered education more attainable for families from a wide range of financial circumstances.
Direct Tax-Credit Contributions Toward Scholarships
Our fourth goal is to maximize the impact of every eligible contribution, with a 2026 target of directing 100% of tax-credit donations received toward student scholarships.
Donors deserve to understand the impact of their contributions. Families deserve a scholarship process that is responsible, transparent, and focused on students.
Arizona law requires certified School Tuition Organizations to allocate at least 90% of their annual tax-credit contributions to scholarships. ACT’s 2026 goal is to go even further by maximizing the amount of tax-credit funding that directly supports students.
This commitment reflects our belief that responsible stewardship is essential to our mission.
How the Arizona Private School Tax Credit Works
Arizona taxpayers may be able to redirect part of their state income-tax liability to a certified School Tuition Organization such as Arizona Christian Tuition.
For the 2026 tax year, the combined maximum contribution amounts for the Original and Switcher individual tax credits are:
Up to $1,571 for single filers, heads of household, and married couples filing separately
Up to $3,131 for married couples filing jointly
The Original tax credit is claimed using Arizona Form 323. After contributing the maximum eligible amount to the Original credit, qualifying taxpayers may make an additional contribution under the Switcher credit and claim it using Arizona Form 348.
Because individual tax circumstances differ, donors should consult a qualified tax professional or review current guidance from the Arizona Department of Revenue before claiming a credit.
Every Contribution Moves Us Closer
Reaching these goals will require the support of our entire community. It will require individuals who choose to redirect their Arizona tax dollars, businesses committed to investing in education, parents willing to share their stories, and schools helping families learn about available scholarship opportunities. Whether you contribute the maximum tax-credit amount or make a smaller private donation, your participation matters.
Together, our community can:
Expand access to Christ-centered education
Reduce the financial burden placed on Arizona families
Strengthen Christian schools across the state
Help students grow academically and spiritually
Invest in the next generation of leaders
Help Us Reach Our 2026 Goals
Our goals are ambitious, but the potential impact is even greater.
With the support of Arizona taxpayers, families, schools, churches, and corporate partners, we can raise $2 million, assist more than 500 local students, and provide scholarships that create lasting educational opportunities.
Your Arizona tax-credit contribution can become part of a student’s story.
Give today and help us build a stronger, Christ-centered future for Arizona students.
