activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 5
- Administer scholarships to Muslim students in Arizona private schools Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides financial aid through multiple scholarship programs for low-income, disabled, and displaced Muslim students attending private schools in Arizona, including Noor Academy, Greenway Academy, Rahmah Academy, Arizona Cultural Academy, and RISE Phoenix. Awards include individual, switcher, and corporate-funded scholarships with specific allocations based on income levels, such as up to 185% or between 185% and 342.25% of the federal poverty level.
- Administers private school scholarships to Muslim students in Arizona Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides need-based scholarships to low-income, disabled, and displaced Muslim students attending private schools in Arizona, including Noor Academy, Greenway Academy, Rahmah Academy, Arizona Cultural Academy, and RISE Phoenix. Awards include individual, switcher, and corporate-funded scholarships with specific allocations based on income levels up to 342.25% of the poverty level.
- Administers private school scholarships to Muslim students in Arizona Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides financial assistance through the Greater Arizona Scholarship program to low-income, disabled, and displaced Muslim students attending private schools across Arizona, including Noor Academy, Greenway Academy, Rahmah Academy, Arizona Cultural Academy, and RISE Phoenix. Awards include individual, switcher, and corporate-funded scholarships targeted at families with incomes up to 342.25% of the federal poverty level.
- Administers private school scholarships to Muslim students in Arizona Private School Tuition Scholarships for Targeted Student GroupsProvides need-based scholarships to low-income, disabled, and displaced Muslim students attending private schools in Arizona, including institutions such as Noor Academy, Greenway Academy, Rahmah Academy, Arizona Cultural Academy, and RISE Phoenix. Awards include individual, switcher, and corporate-funded scholarships with specific allocations based on income levels up to 342.25% of the federal poverty level.
- Facilitates tax credit scholarship funding through Arizona’s school tuition organization program Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables small business owners and donors to redirect their Arizona state income tax liability to fund scholarships for Muslim students through the Greater Arizona Scholarship program, functioning as a School Tuition Organization under Arizona law.
capacity building · 5
- Facilitates tax credit contributions and donor matching gifts Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables small business owners to redirect state income tax liabilities to fund scholarships through Arizona’s tax credit program, and processes matching gift donations from donors, with the majority submitted electronically.
- Facilitates tax credit scholarship donations and applicant support Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationSupports small business owners in redirecting state income tax contributions to fund scholarships for Muslim students and provides comprehensive assistance to both donors and applicants throughout the donation and scholarship application processes.
- Provide application and donor support for scholarship and donation processesOffers comprehensive assistance to applicants and donors navigating the scholarship application and donation processes, ensuring effective engagement and administrative support for funding and enrollment.
- Provides administrative and application support for scholarship and donation programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers comprehensive operational support to applicants and donors throughout the scholarship and donation application processes, ensuring access and compliance with program requirements.
- Provides application and donor support for scholarship and donation processesOffers comprehensive support to applicants and donors navigating the scholarship application and donation processes, ensuring accessibility and clarity for all participants in the program.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Compliance with State Scholarship Regulations compliance_with_state_scholarship_lawsEnsures all scholarship distribution practices adhere to Arizona state laws, including prohibitions on donor-recommended awards and donation swapping, to maintain tax credit eligibility and program integrity.
- Donor Tax Credit Advisory tax_credit_advisory_for_donorsProvides strategic tax planning guidance to donors, specifically around Arizona’s corporate tax credit program, to increase contribution rates and optimize scholarship funding.
- Donor tax credit advisory service tax_credit_advisory_for_donorsProvides tax planning guidance to donors as part of the scholarship contribution process, using expertise in Arizona’s corporate tax credit laws to increase donor participation and contribution size.
- Donor-Focused Tax Credit Advisory tax_credit_advisory_for_donorsProvides personalized tax planning guidance and tools to maximize donor participation in Arizona’s corporate tax credit program, increasing contribution volume and donor engagement.
- Family-Based Scholarship Distribution family-based scholarship distributionGREATER ARIZONA INC uses a family-based application model to streamline scholarship access, requiring one application per family rather than per student, reducing administrative burden and increasing equitable participation.
- Family-Based Scholarship Distribution family-based scholarship distributionStreamlines access to educational scholarships by requiring a single application per family, reducing administrative barriers and increasing participation among eligible households.
- Family-based scholarship distribution family-based scholarship distributionStreamlines access to educational scholarships by requiring a single application per family, reducing administrative barriers and increasing participation among eligible households.
- Family-based scholarship distribution family-based scholarship distributionStreamlines access to scholarships by requiring one application per family, reducing administrative burden and increasing participation among families with students at Noor Academy.
- Matching Gift Program Facilitation matching_gift_programEncourages increased donor contributions by supporting participation in employer matching gift programs through tools and submission assistance, effectively amplifying the impact of individual donations.
- Tax-Credit Scholarship Facilitation tax-credit scholarship programLeverages Arizona’s School Tuition Organization (STO) framework to enable tax-credit-eligible donations that fund private school scholarships, incentivizing donor participation while expanding access for students.
- Tax-Credit Scholarship Program Implementation tax-credit scholarship programThe organization operates within Arizona’s School Tuition Organization (STO) framework to facilitate tax-credit-eligible donations, enabling donors to redirect state tax liabilities toward private school scholarships while complying with legal requirements.
- Tax-credit-eligible scholarship funding tax-credit scholarship programLeverages Arizona’s School Tuition Organization (STO) program to facilitate tax-credit-eligible donations, incentivizing private contributions that fund scholarships for students in private schools.
- Tax-credit-eligible scholarship funding tax-credit scholarship programLeverages Arizona’s School Tuition Organization (STO) program to facilitate tax-credit-eligible donations, enabling donors to redirect state tax liabilities toward private school scholarships while expanding access for students.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Disabled/Displaced Scholarship
Scholarships specifically for disabled or displaced students, funded through the STO program.
Greater Arizona Scholarship for Arizona Cultural Academy
Scholarship application process specifically for students attending Arizona Cultural Academy.
Greater Arizona Scholarship for Greenway Academy
Scholarship application process specifically for students attending Greenway Academy.
Greater Arizona Scholarship for Noor Academy
Scholarship application process specifically for students attending Noor Academy.
Greater Arizona Scholarship for RISE Phoenix
Scholarship application process specifically for students attending RISE Phoenix.
Greater Arizona Scholarship for Rahmah Academy
Scholarship application process specifically for students attending Rahmah Academy.
Low Income Corporate Scholarships
Scholarships funded by corporate donations, primarily for students with family income up to 185% of the poverty level, and also for those between 185%-342.25% of the poverty level.
Original Individual Scholarships
Scholarships funded by individual income tax credit donations, primarily for students with family income up to 185% of the poverty level, and also for those between 185%-342.25% of the poverty level.
Switcher Individual Scholarships
Scholarships funded by additional individual income tax credit donations after the maximum for Original Individual Scholarships has been met, for students with family income between 185%-342.25% of the poverty level.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Arizona Cultural Academy Partner — Provides scholarships for students attending the academy.
- Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep Partner — Shared leadership through Yusuf Shah Masud serving as Director of Development for both organizations.
- Greenway Academy Partner — Provides scholarships for students attending Greenway Academy.
- MOVE Partner — Leadership connection through Yusuf Shah Masud, who serves as director of media & publications for MOVE, a Muslim nonprofit operating food pantries and youth programs.
- Noor Academy Partner — Partner organization for which Greater Arizona Inc. offers scholarships to students.
- Rahmah Academy Partner — Provides scholarships for students attending Rahmah Academy.
- Zaytuna College Partner — Leadership and alumni affiliation through Yusuf Shah Masud, who holds a degree from and serves as President of the Alumni Association of Zaytuna College.