How Much is the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit?

With the Tax Credit, your Arizona tax refund will be increased, or your tax bill will be reduced, by the amount donated up to $495 for an individual, $987 for joint filers – 2025 eligible limits (Source: State of Arizona SECC).

Watch the video below to learn more about the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit works.

Redirect your state taxes to The Homeless ID Project to help provide IDs and birth certificates that open doors to jobs, housing, healthcare, and dignity.

Why It Matters

IDs are required for employment, housing, healthcare, and education.

Your donation through the Arizona State Charity Tax Credit makes it possible for individuals and families to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.

Donate – Claim – Impact

How the AZ Tax Credit Works

The Arizona Tax Credit donation has the effect of directing how your tax dollars are spent, yet 95% of Arizona taxpayers don’t take advantage of this (Source: Common Sense Institute).

It can even be combined with all four types of Arizona charitable tax credits – school, foster care, QFCO, and QCO – in the same year, maximizing your impact.

Your Gift. Your Credit. Your Choice. It’s super simple and here’s how it works…

✅ Donate to Homeless ID Project.

✅ Claim the dollar-for-dollar Arizona Charitable Tax Credit on your state taxes.

✅ Get your full donation back — up to $495 single or $987 married (2025 limits).

This important Tax Credit represents your voice in government. You are using these tax dollars your way. You get to decide! Take advantage of this 100% dollar-for-dollar Arizona Tax Credit that reduces taxes owed by the charitable gift amount (up to eligible limits).

Donate

Give up to $987 per joint filers or $495 per individual.

Claim

Use AZDOR Form 321 with our QCO number: 20296.

Impact

Every $32 provides a birth certificate and ID.

frequently asked questions

Include Form AZDOR 321 with your return and use QCO code 20296. Most e-file programs include it automatically.

No. Donations can be made any time during the year, and up to April 15th for the prior tax year. Recurring monthly donations are also an option.

Absolutely. You don’t need to make a single lump-sum donation. We have a monthly payment option.  Multiple donations that total up by the deadline qualify.

Yes.  After you donate, we’ll send you an email with a receipt showing the donation and the QCO code. Keep that receipt for your tax filing.

Yes. IDs and birth certificates are the first step to housing, employment, and stability. Something as small as a $16 donation can help someone get an ID and start working.

You can give any amount. Many like to donate up to their tax credit amount. Donations are 100% credited back up to $495/individual or $987/couple. You have to ability to make monthly donations, rather than the full amount, if you prefer.

Yes, when you donate, you’ll need to use the organization’s Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) code on Arizona Form 321. We’ll provide you with the code and donation receipt to include with your tax filing.

All four charitable tax credits categories can be used in the same tax year!  Even if you already used your public, private, or foster (QFCO) charitable giving tax credits. All of these four charitable giving tax credits can be applied cumulatively against owed taxes of an equal or greater amount.