REMINDER! Use the Tax Credit Worksheet on the back cover 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 ARIZONA Agape is a Christian service organization with a passion to empower 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. When it comes down to it, few things so directly make the difference for children and families as a donation. Agape maximizes your giving, and additional tax credits and options take it even further! You will benefit children and families in foster care through Agape programs that support them in critical areas of need. agapeaz.org Tax Code 10031 AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS (AASK) Ensuring every child has someone who cares through foster care, adoption and mentoring programs. Relationships matter, and with AASK’s foster care, adoption and mentoring programs, children in Arizona’s foster care system can build quality relationships with caring adults that help improve their confidence and sense of self-worth. Each year, AASK programs help over 700 children discover they are not alone and worthy of love and respect. aask-az.org Tax Code 10026 Qualified Foster Care Organizations | $587 per Individual / $1,173 per Married Couple TAX CREDIT GIVING GUIDE | FRONTDOORS MEDIA 63