Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization
Supporting Christian Education at Valley Lutheran High School and Christ Lutheran School

What is The Tuition Tax Credit?

A.R.S. 43-1089, The Tuition Tax Credit Law, allows Arizona taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributions made to qualified school tuition organizations like the Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization.

Beginning in 2012, married couples filing a joint income tax return may contribute up to $1006 annually, married filing separately and all other Arizona tax payers may contribute up to $503 each annually.

What are the Benefits

Taxpayers will receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on Arizona Income Tax. Donations are also eligible to be claimed as a deduction on Federal Income Tax returns.

Students who would otherwise be unable to afford Valley Lutheran High School or Christ Lutheran School can apply for tuition assistance from the Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization. Your gift will help provide deserving students with a quality Christian education.

 

Important Information

  • Tuition assistance will be based on need.
  • Your donations will be distributed for tuition assistance to deserving students who would otherwise be unable to receive a Christian education.
  • Any taxpayer in the state of Arizona may contribute to the Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization and receive a tax credit.
  • Donations must be postmarked by April 15th.
  • NOTICE A school tuition organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of donor recommendation.

    A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer’s own dependent.


How Do I Make a Contribution?

Click here for a printable form. Send the completed form and contribution to:

Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization
5199 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013

The Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization will send written confirmation as soon as we receive your donation. This receipt should be kept and used to verify your contribution when filing your state and federal income taxes.

For more information about the Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization, contact:

Mrs. Alyssa Misuraca
602 230-1600 ext. 111
amisuraca@vlhs.org



This web page is not intended to offer tax or legal advice. Please contact the Arizona Department of Revenue, the Internal Revenue Service or your tax advisor for specific advice.


Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization

The Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization is a recognized non-profit 501(c)3 organization under the Internal Revenue Code.The scholarship organization has been formed to collect and distribute funds to qualified families under provisions of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 43-1089.

The Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization allocates a minimum of 90% of the funds received for tuition aid. Funds are available to students enrolled at Valley Lutheran High School and Christ Lutheran School.

Financial aid will be awarded based on need.

Click here for the Scholarship Application

 

Valley Lutheran Scholarship Organization - 5199 N 7th Ave - Phoenix, Arizona 85013 - (602) 230-1600