ASPIRING YOUTH ACADEMY
Empower Arizona youth with your tax credit today
Founded in 2016, Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA) is a nonprofit organization serving Arizona teens ages 14–18, primarily in Maricopa County. AYA was created in response to urgent economic challenges facing Arizona youth and a lack of access to entrepreneurship education, financial literacy, leadership development, and mentorship needed to break cycles of poverty.
One of the ways we accomplish this goal is by supporting the dreams of students who wish to become entrepreneurs through Aspiring Youth Academy programs. The Academy was founded by past Presidents of the Phoenix 20-30 Club to operate the camp programs.
DONATE TO SUPPORT ARIZONA TEENS
Your donation helps ensure that no qualified student is denied access to life-changing programs because of their inability to pay. AYA equips teens with the skills, confidence, and support to turn ideas into opportunities—through entrepreneurship education, leadership development, mentoring, and critical life skills.
ARIZONA TAX CREDITS: DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
Aspiring Youth Academy qualifies for two Arizona state tax credits:
Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (QCO)
Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit (QFCO)
These credits allow Arizona taxpayers to direct a portion of their state taxes to qualifying nonprofits—often at no additional cost beyond what you would have paid in state income taxes.
How it works
Donate any amount (up to the annual limits listed below)
Claim the credit on your Arizona tax return (Form 321 for QCO; Form 352 for QFCO) (Arizona Department of Revenue)
Your credit reduces your Arizona state tax liability dollar-for-dollar, which may increase your refund or reduce what you owe (depending on your situation)
Important: You can potentially claim both credits in the same year if eligible—one for QCO and one for QFCO. (Arizona Department of Revenue)
CURRENT TAX CREDIT LIMITS
If you want to claim on your 2025 Arizona tax return
You may claim eligible donations made during 2025 or January 1, 2026 through April 15, 2026 on your 2025 return. (Arizona Department of Revenue)
QCO (Arizona Charitable Tax Credit) — 2025 max
$495 (single / head of household / married filing separate)
$987 (married filing jointly) (Arizona Department of Revenue)
QFCO (Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit) — 2025 max
$618 (single / head of household / married filing separate)
$1,234 (married filing jointly) (Arizona Department of Revenue)
For 2026 Arizona tax return
QCO — 2026 max
$506 (single / head of household / married filing separate)
$1,009 (married filing jointly) (Arizona Department of Revenue)
QFCO — 2026 max
$632 (single / head of household / married filing separate)
$1,262 (married filing jointly) (Arizona Department of Revenue)
REQUIRED INFO FOR YOUR TAX RECEIPT / FORMS
Aspiring Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 81-2270726) and qualifies for both credits:
QCO Code: 20810
QFCO Code: 11090
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ARIZONA YOUTH
Thank you for believing in Arizona’s teens and supporting Aspiring Youth Academy. Your generosity helps provide life-changing opportunities that empower young people to build confidence, gain critical skills, and pursue their dreams. We are grateful for your partnership and your commitment to creating brighter futures.