REMINDER! Use the Tax Credit Worksheet on the last page to take notes and record the QFCO code for the charities you choose. You can choose more than one! WHAT IS A QUALIFIED FOSTER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION (QFCO)? Per the Arizona Department of Revenue, a QFCO provides immediate basic needs to residents of Arizona who receive temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits, are low-income residents of Arizona, or are individuals who have a chronic illness or physical disability, and provide immediate basic needs to at least 200 qualifying individuals in the foster care system. A QFCO must meet ALL of the following provisions: • Is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) or is a designated community action agency that receives community services block grant program monies pursuant to 42 United States Code Section 9901. • Provide services that meet immediate basic needs. • Serves Arizona residents who receive temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits, are low-income residents whose household income is less than 150% of the federal poverty level, or are chronically ill or physically disabled individuals. • Spends at least 50% of its budget on qualified services to qualified Arizona residents. • Affirms that it will continue spending at least 50% of its budget on qualified services to qualified Arizona residents. • Provides ongoing services to at least 200 qualified individuals in the foster care system. • Spends at least 50% of its budget on ongoing services to qualified individuals in the foster care system.

AGAPE ADOPTION AGENCY OF AZ Agape is a Christian-based Phoenix adoption and foster care agency with a passion for empowering positive outcomes for children and families. Our approach is unique in its collaboration with birth parents, adoptive and foster families, government agencies and community service providers throughout the journey of life, love and healing. Your donation will provide support for families and children within foster care. agapeaz.org Tax Code 10031 AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS (AASK) Aid to Adoption of Special Kids supports youth in Arizona’s Foster Care System, helping them build long-lasting relationships through foster care, adoption, sibling connections and mentoring programs. Relationships matter, and with AASK’s programs, youth in Arizona’s foster care system can build quality relationships to last a lifetime that help youth improve their self-worth. Research shows that relationships with caring adults help children perform better at school, enabling them to set and achieve goals and giving them the confidence to become the adults they want to be. AASK’s various relationship-focused programs, such as kinship foster care and mentoring, show kids and teens they are not alone. There are trustworthy adults who truly care about them, their well-being and their future. aask-az.org Tax Code 10026 Qualified Foster Care Organizations | $526 per Individual / $1,051 per Married Couple TAX CREDIT GIVING GUIDE | FRONTDOORS MEDIA 63