Qualified Charitable Organizations
Qualified Charitable Organizations
Cancer Support & Domestic Violence | Family Assistance & Food Banks | Healthcare | Housing Support, Legal Services, Mental Health & Senior Services | Social Services | Special Needs & Veteran Services | Youth Development
Youth Development
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. For nearly 70 years, BBBSAZ has operated under the belief that every child has the inherent ability to succeed and thrive in life.
Each time a gift is made to Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ), potential is ignited within our community. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles “) aged 6 through 18 in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop constructive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people and the community. Dedicated mentors can help their mentees make positive choices and lay out plans for their futures. When you give to BBBSAZ, you join a network of thousands who believe in empowering potential.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20332
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, we provide a safe place with caring mentors and world-class programs for youth who need us most when school is out. Research shows that when compared to their peers, Club members have a higher interest in pursuing STEM careers, volunteer more in their local communities and are more physically active. No matter the circumstances that bring a child to us, our youth development professionals help them set and achieve personal, academic and creative goals. We work to prove that every kid has what it takes to succeed.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20091
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 12,000+ young people in grades K-12. At 31+ Clubs across the Valley and in greater Arizona, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people.
For thousands of Valley kids, their Boys & Girls Club is a safe refuge where they can learn, play, grow and learn to be a strong, resilient adult. Please help ensure quality services and life-changing programs for kids in need by giving your gift today.
Your generosity impacts more than 12,000 kids with proven programs that offer safe spaces where they can go when they are out of school and enjoy positive role models, fun sports, healthy meals and academic success.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20331
Gabriel’s Angels
Nurturing youth and their well-being by connecting them with the healing power of pets and compassionate adults.
Gabriel’s Angels provides resilience-building pet therapy programs to kids and teens ages 5-18 at schools, shelters and other youth-serving organizations throughout Arizona. Thanks to the generous support of our community, services are provided free of charge to ensure that youth receive the support they need regardless of their families’ economic circumstances. With the unconditional love of therapy pets to help guide the way, youth enjoy learning the nuances of teamwork, forming healthy relationships, regulating emotions, practicing attunement, treating
others with kindness, celebrating differences and respecting others.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20449
ICAN
At ICAN, we provide access to out-of-school time opportunities that empower all youth and their families to pursue what is most meaningful to them.
Our award-winning, year-round youth development programming enriches the lives of children and their families and sets them up for success in their futures. ICAN focuses on three key areas that work together to empower our youth: life skills development, educational enrichment and workforce readiness. When we support children’s growth, we leave a lifelong impact on their well-being
and set the foundation for a healthy, prosperous future. When children and families prosper, so do our communities. By leading the way for every family to access life-changing childcare, we’re building stronger communities across Arizona.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20031
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
As one of the largest providers of healthcare and social services in Maricopa County, Jewish Family & Children’s Service supports children and teens across the community, no matter their faith or background.
Our healthcare centers provide behavioral health and primary care services to thousands of children and teens each year. At JFCS, we also partner with the Arizona Department of Child Safety to support families through counseling and provide programs for foster youth to achieve their educational and vocational goals.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20255
Make Way for Books
Make Way for Books empowers parents, caregivers and educators in under-resourced communities throughout the state with the tools they need to nurture each child’s development, learning and love of reading.
Education is a powerful tool to advance our community. When you support Make Way for Books, you are helping Arizona’s kids build foundational language and literacy skills to ensure lifelong learning. We proudly serve over 30,000 children (birth to 5), parents and educators annually through our free language and literacy programs. Your contribution comes with a tax credit, so you can significantly impact children’s education while reducing your tax burden. Partner with us today, and let’s ensure all of Arizona’s kids are set up for success!
Youth Development | Tax Code 20166
New Pathways for Youth
Our Mission: Transforming the lives of youth by providing the support, stability and skills they need to flourish in the community and in their families.
New Pathways for Youth serves teens who have experienced extreme poverty and adversity by providing 1:1 mentoring with a dedicated adult and a proven path for personal growth that includes tailored goal setting and connection to vital resources, all within a supportive peer group. Your contribution enables us to provide youth with college and career readiness programs, scholarship opportunities, trauma-informed personal development workshops, engaging community outings, and seasonal youth-focused events. As a result, 90 percent of NPFY’s Youth graduate from high school, and 80 percent pursue post-secondary education, which is key for breaking the cycle of poverty.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20267
one•n•ten
one·n·ten serves LGBTQ+ youth and young adults
ages 11-24. We enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self-expression, self acceptance, leadership development and healthy life choices.
With your support, LGBTQ+ youth and young adults acquire skills for self-sufficiency, well-being and resilience. Signature programs include Youth Center, Satellite Groups, Identity-Specific, Workforce Development, Housing Solution, Camp OUTdoors and Health & Wellness. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) young people may feel unsafe and unwelcome in youth programs developed for the general population. By affirming self-identified gender identities and sexual orientations, one·n·ten maintains a supportive environment where LGBTQ+ youth feel comfortable learning alongside their peers.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20190
Pawsitive Friendships
We assist individuals with special needs in developing their skills through adaptive activities and interaction with pets.
Pawsitive Friendships is an organization that assists individuals with special needs by incorporating pets into adaptive activities. Our approach extends beyond just providing companionship and instead focuses on personal development, building confidence and creating new opportunities by utilizing the unique bond between people and pets.
Our program helps improve skill development in various areas, such as motor skills, emotional regulation, social participation, executive functioning, planning, communication and more. Pets play a crucial role in catalyzing these improvements.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20861
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Unleashing the power of music by providing high-quality music education and experiences to students and families that are affordable and accessible.
PCM empowers over 1,700 students each year by providing community education programs, after-school initiatives for at-risk youth, private music lessons, ensembles and a unique college preparatory program affliated with the Berklee City Music Network. Our vision is to provide youth with opportunities to express themselves, transform their skills and be inspired to pursue future education and careers in music. By addressing barriers such as low family income and lack of access to musical arts programs at school, PCM helps develop solid pathways to competitive, merit-based higher education programs. PCM ignites passion, builds knowledge and help students reach their dreams in music and beyond.
Youth Development | Tax Code 20958
Valley of the Sun YMCA – Valley YMCA Cares
Valley of the Sun YMCA aspires to make a significant impact on Arizona’s future through our core focus areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As an organization with more than 130 years of caring for our community, Valley of the Sun YMCA responds quickly to creatively expand our programs to meet our community when, where and how we are needed most. With your help, we can continue to ensure the health, safety and well-being of every YMCA child and family. Donations will support programs for early learning and school-age childcare, youth workforce development, and chronic disease management. And, if you choose to, you can earmark your gift to your local Y community.
valleyymca.org/valley-ymca-cares
Youth Development | Tax Code 20708
