activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 17
- Administer tax credit scholarship programs for Catholic school students Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables Arizona families to access academically challenging and faith-based education by facilitating tax credit contributions, including up to $1,571 for single filers and $3,131 for married filers in 2026, through both individual and corporate tax credit programs. Administers payroll deduction for Diocese of Phoenix employees to redirect state tax withholdings to support Catholic schools.
- Administer tax credit scholarship programs for Catholic school students Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables Arizona families to access academically challenging and faith-based education through tax credit contributions, facilitating individual donations up to $1,571 for single filers and $3,131 for married filers (2026 tax year). The program has granted over 161,000 tuition scholarships and distributed over $383 million in tuition assistance to students across 38 schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
- Administer tax credit scholarship programs for Catholic school students Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables Arizona families to access academically challenging and faith-based education by facilitating tax credit contributions, including up to $1,571 for single filers and $3,131 for married filers in 2026, through both individual and corporate tax credit programs. Administers payroll deduction options for Diocese of Phoenix employees to redirect state tax withholdings to support Catholic schools.
- Administers tax credit scholarship programs for Catholic school students Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationEnables Arizona families to access academically challenging and faith-based education by facilitating tax credit contributions, including up to $1,535 for single filers and $3,062 for married filers in 2025, and $1,571/$3,131 in 2026. The program supports students across 38 schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
- Distribute tuition scholarships to students in the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Tuition Scholarship DistributionHas granted over 161,000 tuition scholarships and distributed more than $383 million in tuition assistance to students attending 38 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
- Educational outcomes and student success tracking College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsTracks and highlights strong student outcomes, including a 99% graduation rate among scholarship recipients, 96% matriculation to higher education or military service, high college scholarship receipt, growing numbers of first-generation college graduates, and top civic engagement rates among alumni.
- Facilitate corporate and payroll-based tax credit giving Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationFacilitates corporate tax credit contributions that support student scholarships at Catholic schools, including Seton Catholic Preparatory, and offers a payroll deduction program for employees of the Diocese of Phoenix to redirect state tax withholdings to support Catholic education.
- Promote civic engagement among graduates College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsGraduates rank first in civic and community engagement, including voting, volunteering, and charitable giving, reflecting the program’s emphasis on faith-based service and leadership development.
- Promote civic engagement among graduates College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsCatholic school graduates rank first in civic and community participation, including voting, volunteering, and charitable giving.
- Promote civic engagement among graduates College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsCatholic school graduates rank first in civic and community engagement, including voting, volunteering, and charitable giving.
- Provide tuition scholarships to students in the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Tuition Scholarship DistributionHas granted over 161,000 tuition scholarships and distributed more than $383 million in tuition assistance to students attending 38 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.
- Provides payroll deduction program for Diocese of Phoenix employees Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationOffers a payroll deduction option for employees of the Diocese of Phoenix to redirect state tax withholdings to support Catholic schools, increasing access to tuition assistance.
- Support educational access through Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program ESA Program Administration & Homeschool Resource ServicesDiscusses and supports access to the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program as part of efforts to expand educational opportunities for students.
- Support student academic and post-secondary success College Preparation & Empowerment Programs99% of scholarship recipients graduate, and 96% go on to higher education or military service. Catholic school graduates are among the highest recipients of college scholarships and include high and increasing numbers of first-generation college students.
- Support student academic and post-secondary success College Preparation & Empowerment Programs99% of scholarship recipients graduate, and 96% enroll in higher education or military service; Catholic school graduates are top recipients of college scholarships and include high and increasing numbers of first-generation college students.
- Support student outcomes and post-secondary success College Preparation & Empowerment Programs99% of scholarship recipients graduate, and 96% go on to higher education or military service. Catholic school graduates are among the highest recipients of college scholarships, with high and increasing numbers of first-generation college students successfully completing high school and enrolling in college.
- Supports student scholarship funding through corporate tax credit programs Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationFacilitates scholarship funding for students at specific Catholic schools, such as Seton Catholic Preparatory, using Arizona’s corporate tax credit programs.
advocacy · 1
- Advocate for and inform about public school choice programs ESA Program Administration & Homeschool Resource ServicesDiscusses and supports access to the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which expands educational options for Arizona families seeking alternatives to traditional public schools.
capacity building · 7
- Conducts digital outreach campaigns to support school enrollment and awareness Student Enrollment & Awareness CampaignsRuns sponsored Facebook campaigns to increase enrollment and visibility for Catholic schools, including Ss. Simon and Jude Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School.
- Documents and reports organizational impact annually Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingProduces an annual impact report that documents scholarship distribution, student outcomes, and program reach to communicate results and support transparency.
- Engage in outreach and enrollment support via digital campaigns Student Enrollment & Awareness CampaignsConducts sponsored Facebook campaigns to support enrollment and awareness at Catholic schools, including Ss. Simon and Jude Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School.
- Produce annual impact reporting Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingProduces an annual impact report that documents organizational activities and outcomes.
- Produce annual impact reporting and communications Student Enrollment & Awareness CampaignsProduces an annual impact report documenting activities and outcomes, and conducts sponsored Facebook campaigns to support enrollment and awareness at specific Catholic schools such as Ss. Simon and Jude Elementary and St. Mary’s Catholic High School.
- Produce organizational impact reporting Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingProduces an annual impact report that documents program activities, scholarship distribution, and student outcomes to communicate organizational effectiveness.
- Run digital enrollment and awareness campaigns for Catholic schools Student Enrollment & Awareness CampaignsConducts sponsored Facebook campaigns to support enrollment and awareness at specific Catholic schools, including Ss. Simon and Jude Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Community Service and Personal Responsibility Integration service-learning_integrationThe organization integrates community service programs into its curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade, based on the belief that personal responsibility to address the needs of others is a core component of education.
- Expanding Access to Faith-Based Education faith-based_education_accessProvides access to academically rigorous, faith-based education for Arizona students — particularly underserved populations — by enabling donor-supported scholarships through tax credit mechanisms, while welcoming students of all backgrounds.
- Fostering Relational and Inclusive Educational Environments relational_education_modelThe organization prioritizes a community-centered and relational culture within its educational framework, integrating meaningful relationships and adopting an inclusive approach that welcomes and supports students from all backgrounds, regardless of faith, culture, or ethnicity.
- Leveraging Tax Credits for Educational Access tax_credit_scholarship_modelThe organization utilizes Arizona's various tax credit programs (individual, corporate, and payroll withholdings) to fund scholarships, thereby redirecting state tax dollars to provide access to faith-based and academically challenging education for students, particularly those in need, without increasing the donor's tax burden.
- Need-Based, Undesignated Scholarship Distribution need-based scholarship distributionAllocates tuition scholarships to underserved students based on financial need, ensuring equitable access by not accepting contributions designated for specific individuals.
- Relational and Community-Centered Education Model relational education modelPrioritizes meaningful relationships and a community-centered culture over bureaucratic structures, integrating personal responsibility and service-learning from K–12 to foster holistic student development.
- Strategic Mission-Aligned Partnerships mission aligned partnershipsPartners with organizations that share its mission to expand academic support and educational opportunities for students across Arizona, enhancing reach and impact.
- Strategic Partnerships for Student Empowerment academic_support_partnershipsThe organization forms partnerships with like-minded organizations to provide academic support and educational opportunities, aligning missions to serve families and empower students across Arizona, especially those in need.
- Tax Credit Fundraising and Investment in Education tax_credit_investment_modelPositions contributions to Catholic education through Arizona tax credit programs as an investment in personal and economic development, leveraging higher graduate success rates and using payroll withholding redirection to sustainably fund scholarships.
- Tax Credit Scholarship Funding Model tax_credit_scholarship_modelUtilizes Arizona’s tax credit programs — including individual and corporate school tuition organization credits — to redirect state tax dollars into need-based scholarships for students attending Catholic schools, expanding access without increasing donor tax burden.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Core program enabling individuals and corporations to redirect their Arizona state tax payments to fund tuition scholarships for underserved students attending Catholic schools
Corporate Tax Credit Program
Enables Arizona corporations to redirect a portion of their state tax liability to provide tuition scholarships for students attending Catholic schools.
Creating Future Leaders Podcast & Vodcast
Media program featuring interviews with business, education, and faith leaders to promote Catholic education and tax credit participation
Diocesan Employee Payroll Deduction Benefit
Allows employees of the Diocese of Phoenix to redirect state taxes already being withheld from their paychecks to Catholic Education Arizona to support Catholic schools.
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program
Program discussed by leadership to provide educational funding options for students, likely related to Arizona's ESA initiative allowing public funds to be used for private education
Individual Tax Credit Program
Allows individual Arizona taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state tax liability to provide tuition scholarships for students attending Catholic schools.
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Arizona Government — Participates in Arizona's tax credit contribution program to fund student access to Catholic education.
- Arizona Public Service Partner — Corporate partner supporting Catholic Education Arizona
- Arizona taxpayers Partner — Collaborates with individual and corporate Arizona taxpayers to fund scholarships through tax credit contributions.
- Bank 34 Partner — Financial institution participating in Arizona Corporate Tax Credits to support Catholic education
- Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona Partner — Partner organization providing academic support to students
- Catholic Charities Partner — Partner in directing Arizona state tax credits to support Catholic education
- Diocese of Phoenix Partner — Administers the Employee Payroll Deduction benefit that redirects state tax withholdings to support Catholic Education Arizona.
- FT Media Partner — Corporate partner supporting Catholic Education Arizona
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Corporate partner supporting Catholic Education Arizona
- Seton Catholic Preparatory Partner — Partner school benefiting from CEA-facilitated tax credit scholarships.
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul Partner — Organization with aligned mission to serve families in need
- Ss. Simon and Jude Elementary School Partner — Partner school that received a CEA-sponsored Facebook campaign.
- St. Mary’s Catholic High School Partner — Partner school that received a CEA-sponsored Facebook campaign.
- Star Worldwide Networks Partner — Platform featuring the Creating Future Leaders vodcast
- State of Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Complies with statutory requirements and publishes financial summary reports through the Arizona Department of Revenue.