State of Arizona Approved Donations
Extra Curricular Donations
The State of Arizona has two donation systems for Az Schools: 1. general donation, 2. Extra Curricular Donations.
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Arizona School donations are helpful for schools throughout Arizona.
Extra Curricular Donations to AZ schools can be dollar-for-dollar deductions on your AZ State Tax.
The form on this page needs to be downloaded, filled out, and sent into the school for your records for your tax deduction.
Capture or right-click and download the form above
Attach a listing of items donated to the school with their value new and their depreciated value now in an invoice style. Please print this form and then fill it out, and bring it or mail it to:
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts 446 E Broadway, Mesa, AZ 85204
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is a charter school in Mesa, which is a certified public school. As soon as a donation is received, we will send a receipt for your records. Keep this receipt when you do your taxes. This receipt will be all you need for your deductions.
Any extracurricular donations qualify as a charitable contribution. New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is a charter school in Mesa, which is a certified public school and a 501 c3 non profit organization.
For any information, call New Horizon School for the Performing Arts Office at 480 655-7444 and ask for Mrs. Wyler or send a fax to 480 655-8220. Any extracurricular donation qualifies as a charitable contribution. New Horizon School for the Performing Arts is a charter school in Mesa, which is a certified public school and a 501 c3 non profit organization.
For any information call New Horizon School for the Performing Arts Office at 480 655-7444 and ask for Mrs. Wyler or send a fax to 480 655-8220.
Here’s an invoice-style donation form that you can print, fill out, and mail or bring to:
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
446 E Broadway, Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: (480) 655-7444 | Fax: (480) 655-8220
Contact: Mrs. Wyler
Certified Public School & 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
🧾 DONATION INVENTORY FORM
Please complete and submit this form with your donation. A receipt will be provided for tax purposes.
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📇 Donor Information
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Donor Name: __________________________________________
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Address: _____________________________________________
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City, State, ZIP: ______________________________________
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Phone Number: ________________________________________
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Email (optional): ______________________________________
✍️ Donor Declaration
I, the undersigned, declare that the above-listed items were donated voluntarily to New Horizon School for the Performing Arts. I understand that this form will be used to issue a charitable donation receipt.
Signature: _____________________________________
Date: _______________
Please print and fill out this form, then deliver or mail it to:
📬 New Horizon School for the Performing Arts
446 E Broadway, Mesa, AZ 85204
📞 For questions, call (480) 655-7444 and ask for Mrs. Wyler.
📠 Fax: (480) 655-8220
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Tax Deductable
Donations for Education
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The state allows tax credits for individuals who make contributions to public schools for eligible activities and programs. Arizona Department of Revenue
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For example: pursuant to A.R.S. § 43-401 G, a taxpayer may claim a non-refundable tax credit for making contributions or paying fees directly to a public school for support of certain eligible activities. Arizona Department of Revenue
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The eligible activities include extracurricular activities, character education, standardized tests and certain capital items (playground equipment, shade structures) etc. Arizona Department of Revenue
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Schools accepting such contributions have requirements (e.g., issuing receipts to donors, reporting to the state). Arizona Department of Revenue
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ADE runs grant/funding programs that schools and educational organizations may apply for. Arizona Department of Education+1
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For example, under “State & Federal Grants” ADE provides links and support for application, training, and grants management. Arizona Department of Education
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The “ESSER Set Aside Funds” page shows how ADE is allocating federal recovery funds for strategic projects statewide. Arizona Department of Education
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ADE also has systems for school finance, budget & data collection, ensuring transparency of funding flows. Arizona Department of Education+1
⚠️ Things to note / caveats
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Just because a school can accept donations or contributions doesn’t mean all donations automatically qualify for tax credit or meet all state rules — you’ll need to check eligibility of the activity, the school’s status, and whether the donor paperwork is correct.
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The tax‐credit contribution system has specific requirements for the school: e.g., the activity must be “sponsored by the district/school”, “optional for students”, etc. Arizona Department of Revenue
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Some funds (like federal relief) have targeted purposes and strict oversight (as in the ESSER example).
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The voucher / scholarship / school choice side (e.g., the Empowerment Scholarship Account) is separate from the donation/tax‐credit system, and has its own rules, oversight concerns, and debates. Education Forward Arizona+1