Your tax-deductible gift helps provide each child with a warm, safe, friendly and flexible environment where everyone is considered unique and worthwhile. Our commitment to a hands-on learning approach and personal guidance for families is made possible by generous donations from the community. 

Learn How You Can Donate Without Spending A Dime!

Through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit and the Institute for Better Education Tuition Tax Credit, you can donate and not only receive tax deductions, but dollar for dollar tax credit!


Arizona Charitable Tax Credit

Thanks to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program, donors to The Family School can claim a personal tax credit for the total amount of the contribution (up to $470 for an individual, $938 for a couple filing jointly). This is not just another tax deduction; it is a dollar for dollar tax credit.


You can still give to this program AND a private or public school Tax Credit Organization!


1. Make your gift to The Family School


Give up to $470 as an individual or $938 as a couple filing jointly.


Do this by April 15th.


You can give safely and securely to The Family School through our Donation Page. 


2. We will send you a receipt and a simple form to file with your state return (Form 321 Credit for Contributions to Qualified Organizations).


3. Your donation may also be claimed as a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return. Please consult your tax advisor.


Getting a refund?

It will be increased by the amount of your donation.


Owe the state?

The amount you owe will be reduced dollar for dollar.


For specific advice, we ask that you turn to your own tax advisor. To take advantage of the charitable tax credit for a given tax year, you must mail a check directly to and payable to The Family School by April 15th of that tax year.


This is separate from - and in addition to - the tax credit for donations to private tuition organizations such as Schools with Heart Foundation, and also separate from tax credit donations you may make to public schools.  You may participate in all three of these tax credits in the same tax year.  


The children and families, the teachers and the board thank you for your help. 


Thank you!

IBE - Private School Tax Credit

The Family School accepts private school tax credits through IBE (Institute for Better Education).  This funds our kindergarten as well as preschoolers with special needs.  You can donate by clicking here.


Private School Tax Credit

In addition to this online option, checks can be made out to IBE and mailed to The Family School if you prefer.



Receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona State Taxes.


Your Tax Credit Contribution is very beneficial to the families of The Family School. It helps The Family School to ensure that all children can be a part of our school, regardless of financial means.


Please consider contributing the maximum allowed; which is $1,459 for a married couple, filing jointly, and $731 for a single individual.


The “PLUS” (Private Learning Uplifting Students) Tax Credit


Donors may give an additional $1451/$728 to aid financially qualified students.  A donor must first give the maximum amount of $1459/$731 on the original tax credit before they can contribute towards the "PLUS" tax credit.  Therefore, your total 2023 State tax credit can be as much as $2910 (married) or $1459 (single).


If you would like more information, please call us (602-252-5866).


For specific advice,  consult your tax advisor.


Thank you!




IBE Tax Credit Form

Scholarship Fund

Please consider supporting The Family School Scholarship Fund. You can support outstanding early childhood education in the following way:


  • $14,064 - Contribute a full scholarship in my name. This provides school day, pre-care and aftercare for one child for 12 months (1 year).
  • $8,400 - Sponsor a school day (8:30 - 2:30) for 10 months.
  • $840 - Sponsor a student's school day for 1 month.
  • $332 - Sponsor pre-care and aftercare for a student for 1 month.


Or, partner with others to build scholarships. For example, a one time gift of $100, $50 or $30. Thank you!


Your tax-deductible gift will give every child the opportunity to safely explore and discover, to paint and grow flowers, to ask questions and make friends, to laugh and be proud of themselves.

It is your opportunity to support the students of The Family School without leaving the comfort of your own home.

United Way Giving

We are a proud Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) eligible agency. 

Monthly automatic payroll deductions make it easy for you to make a difference! Your donation through the United Way qualifies for a tax deduction, as permitted by law.


Please indicate The Family School on your United Way form using our Valley of the Sun United Way Number: 1089

Workplace Giving

Many employers sponsor annual workplace giving campaigns through which employees can elect to make payroll deductions to selected charities. Encourage your employer to participate in such a campaign and see if The Family School is a choice. What a convenient way to help children and families!



Note: You may direct your gift to one of Valley of the Sun United Way’s three Community Objectives. Also, a portion of your contribution can be directed to a Community Objective partner organization with an adjacent code or any 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempt organization with an eligible health and human service program (subject to verification at 602-631-4813). 


Our Wishlist

The Family School gratefully accepts in-kind donations of the items from our list, with tax receipts available. To view our wishlist, simply click the button below.


To volunteer, please call (602) 252-5866 or email to learn about upcoming opportunities.

Wishlist

Donor Wall

Only through the generosity of our community are we able to provide this unique early childhood experience. Because so many people help in so many ways, we are transforming lives and building positive futures. Thank you!

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Learn How You Can Donate Without Spending A Dime!

Through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit and the Institute for Better Education Tuition Tax Credit, you can donate and not only receive tax deductions, but dollar for dollar tax credit! Click the button to learn more!