Arizona Tax Credit
You already pay state taxes, but did you know you can choose where your tax dollars go?
In Arizona, 1 in 5 children go to bed hungry, and nearly 14,000 children and teens are in the foster care system. Arizona Baptist Children’s Services & Family Ministries (ABCS) works to address these issues every day. Your donation helps place foster children in safe homes, feed families and meet other urgent needs.
Here’s how the Arizona Foster Care State Tax Credit works: You can receive a dollar-for-dollar credit of up to $618 if you file individually, or up to $1,234 if you file jointly.
That means for every dollar you give, your state tax bill goes down by the same amount—while your gift helps children and families through ABCS. Anyone who pays Arizona state taxes can qualify.* It’s simple and takes less than three minutes.
Want to see how it works? Watch the video as one of our supporters shares how she and her husband made a difference through the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit!
FAQs
What is ABCS’ Qualifying Foster Care Organization (QFCO) Code?
The QFCO Code for ABCS is 10007.
How much is the Arizona Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Tax Credit for individuals and married couples?
For 2025, individuals can donate up to $618 and couples up to $1,234.
When should I give to qualify for the tax credit?
To claim the 2025 credit, you must make your donation between January 1, 2025 and April 15, 2026 and report it on your 2025 Arizona tax return filed in 2026.
Do I need to give to the Arms of Love Foster Care ministry to qualify?
No, you can give to ABCS or any of our seven Christ-centered ministries and still qualify for the tax credit.
If I give to schools for their tax credits, can I still use this credit?
Yes, Arizona treats the Charitable Tax Credits as separate from the Private and Public School credits. You can use all of them if you qualify.
Is this the same as the Working Poor Tax Credit?
No. Arizona now calls the Working Poor Tax Credit the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. You can claim both the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit and the Arizona Foster Care Charitable Tax Credit if you give to separate qualifying organizations. For example, you can give to both ABCS and Caring Ministries.
What if I don’t owe state taxes or owe less than the credit allows?
You can carry unused tax credits forward for up to five years. Even if you owe less than you give, your donation still makes an impact. Every gift helps ABCS serve children and families in Arizona and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Give what God leads you to give, regardless of the tax credit amount.
What is the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?
A tax deduction lowers your taxable income. A tax credit directly reduces the amount you owe in taxes. In most cases, a credit provides a greater financial benefit.
How does ABCS qualify for this tax credit?
ABCS operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and meets state requirements as a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization.
If I want to give locally, where does my donation go?
Unless you designate your gift to a specific ministry, ABCS will use it where the need is greatest. Your gift stays in the region where you gave it.
How does my gift help?
Your support allows ABCS to serve children and families through Christ-centered ministries. We help meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs by placing children in foster homes, distributing diapers and food boxes, offering pregnancy services, providing counseling and more. Visit our website to see how your support makes a difference in Arizona.
What else can I do to help?
Visit our donate page to explore all the ways to support ABCS. You can give, volunteer or serve with a specific ministry. We welcome both individual and group volunteers. Learn more on our Volunteer page.
*This is not a guarantee. Please consult a tax professional about your specific situation to confirm your eligibility.