activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Accepts annual scholarship applications on a fixed deadline Annual Scholarship Application ManagementReceives and processes scholarship applications for the upcoming school year, with the 2026-27 application cycle closing on May 31, 2026.
- Administer private school scholarships for students with special needs Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides tuition scholarships to students with physical, psychological, and/or intellectual special needs to attend eligible Arizona private schools, including preschools serving children with disabilities and nongovernmental primary or secondary schools that meet state requirements. Offers summer school scholarships when the course is a high school class taken for credit.
- Administers private school scholarship programs for students with special needsProvides tuition scholarships to students with physical, psychological, and/or intellectual special needs to attend eligible Arizona private schools, including preschools serving children with disabilities and nongovernmental primary or secondary schools that meet state requirements. Offers summer school scholarships when the course is a high school class taken for credit.
- Facilitate tax credit donations from individuals and corporations Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables Arizona individuals to redirect state tax withholdings via payroll deduction and allows corporations to redirect Arizona income tax liability to fund scholarships for children with special needs, particularly those in low-income households.
- Facilitates tax credit contributions from individuals and corporations Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables Arizona individuals to redirect state tax withholdings via payroll deduction and allows corporations to redirect Arizona income tax liability to fund scholarships for children with special needs, particularly in low-income households.
- Manage multiple scholarship programs with tiered funding based on income and filer status Income-Based Private School ScholarshipsAdministers two scholarship programs—an original program and a “Switcher” scholarship program—with differentiated funding allocations for married and single filers and varying award amounts based on family income levels, including support for households up to 185% and between 185% and 342.25% of the federal poverty level.
- Manages multiple scholarship funding streams with income-based eligibility Income-Based Private School ScholarshipsAdministers distinct scholarship programs—including Original, Switcher, and Corporate Low-Income scholarships—with tiered funding allocations based on family income levels (up to 185% and 185%–342.25% of the federal poverty level) and filer status (married or single).
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Applicant and Donor Support Through Process Simplification applicant_supportIncreases accessibility and participation by simplifying donation and scholarship application processes, providing application support via FAQs and tooltips, and using innovative outreach to inform families and partner organizations.
- Collaborative Coordination with StakeholdersCoordinates with other school tuition organizations and relevant stakeholders to share best practices, avoid duplication, and magnify impact across the school choice ecosystem in Arizona.
- Collaborative Sector CoordinationCoordinates with other school tuition organizations and stakeholders to share best practices and amplify impact across Arizona’s school choice ecosystem.
- Employer Matching Gift Promotion employer_match_programEncourages donors to increase their scholarship support by leveraging employer matching gift programs, particularly to benefit children with special needs, thereby amplifying individual contributions without additional personal cost.
- Employer Matching Gift Promotion employer_match_programEncourages donors to increase their scholarship support by leveraging employer matching gift programs, particularly for scholarships benefiting children with special needs, thereby amplifying individual contributions.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs qualified_charitable_distributionFacilitates tax-efficient giving by enabling donors aged 70½ or older to make qualified charitable distributions directly from their IRAs, which count toward required minimum distributions and are excluded from taxable income for both federal and Arizona tax purposes.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs qualified_charitable_distributionFacilitates tax-free charitable giving by accepting qualified charitable distributions from IRAs for donors aged 70½ or older, aligning federal and Arizona tax benefits to increase donation inflows.
- School Choice for Students with Special Needs school_choice_for_special_needsProvides private school tuition scholarships specifically for students with special needs to access individualized education in private settings, where customized lesson plans and focused attention improve educational outcomes.
- School Choice for Students with Special Needs school_choice_for_special_needsProvides private school tuition scholarships specifically for students with special needs to enable access to individualized education environments with customized lesson plans and greater attention, improving educational outcomes for this population.
- Targeted Outreach and Process SimplificationIncreases program accessibility by using innovative outreach methods to inform families and partner organizations about scholarship opportunities and by simplifying both donation and application processes to reduce barriers to participation.
- Tax Credit Donation Model tax_credit_donation_modelUtilizes Arizona's state tax credit laws to incentivize donations by offering donors dollar-for-dollar tax credits, with higher contribution limits for married filers and carryforward of unused credits for up to five years, thereby increasing donor participation and contribution size.
- Tax Credit Donation Model tax_credit_donation_modelUtilizes Arizona’s state tax credit laws to incentivize donations by offering donors dollar-for-dollar tax credits, with higher contribution limits for married filers and carryforward of unused credits for up to five years, thereby increasing donor participation and contribution size.
- Tiered Donation Incentive Structure tiered_donation_incentiveStructures donation incentives around Arizona’s tax credit limits to encourage contributions up to the maximum allowable amount by reducing the relative financial benefit of giving beyond the cap, optimizing fundraising efficiency.
- Tiered Donation Incentive Structure tiered_donation_incentiveStructures donation incentives around Arizona’s tax credit limits to encourage contributions up to the maximum allowable amount, reducing the relative appeal of donations beyond the cap to focus donor behavior on optimal giving levels.
- Transparent and Multi-Criteria Scholarship AllocationAwards scholarships using a structured evaluation process based on financial need, disability status, household income, administrative feasibility, and other defined criteria—while accepting but not solely relying on donor recommendations—ensuring equitable distribution in compliance with state requirements that at least 90% of funds go to scholarships.
- Transparent and Multi-Criteria Scholarship AllocationAwards scholarships using a structured, equitable process that considers financial need, disability, household income, foster status, military family status, and other factors—without relying solely on donor recommendations—ensuring broad access and compliance with Arizona law requiring at least 90% of funds go to scholarships.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Private School Scholarship Program
Provides tuition scholarships for students to attend any Arizona preschool offering services to students with disabilities, or any Arizona non-governmental primary or secondary school that meets non-discrimination and fingerprinting requirements. Scholarships are awarded based on eligibility, financial need, disability, and donor recommendations.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- AZ Department of Revenue Government — Processes pre-approvals and tax credit claims for corporate donations through Form 335.
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Administers the tax credit program through which donors can redirect state tax withholdings to the organization.
- SpecialNeedsScholarships.org Partner — Accepts donations payable to SpecialNeedsScholarships.org for tax credit eligibility
- SpecialNeedsScholarships.org Partner — Division of PrivateSchoolScholarships.org