The 2026–2027 school year is underway, and Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships is continuing to grow. Students at American Indian Christian Mission, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, ACCEL, Aleph Bet and other Arizona schools are receiving tuition assistance through Community Reinvestment. Our scholarships are specifically focused on eligible students from low-income households and foster-care backgrounds. These scholarships are made possible by Arizona businesses and individuals who redirect qualifying state tax liability to help students access educational opportunities they otherwise may not be able to afford. 2026–2027: More Schools....
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsHow to Claim the Arizona Private School Tax Credit (STO) When Donating to Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. If you are filing Arizona personal income taxes and searching for how to claim the Private School Tuition Tax Credit, donations made to Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. qualify for a dollar-for-dollar Arizona tax credit — not a deduction. This credit is claimed directly on your Arizona state tax return, including when filing with TurboTax or a CPA....
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsArizona’s School Tuition Organization (STO) tax credits allow both individuals and corporations to redirect their Arizona state tax liability into scholarships for K–12 private school students. These credits are dollar-for-dollar against state income tax owed, are non-refundable, and may be carried forward for 5 consecutive tax years. Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. is an AZDOR-certified STO that directly addresses the largest gap in educational funding in Arizona—access to high-quality education for low-income and foster-care students. Individual Taxpayers -...
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsNonprofit sets stricter standards than state guidelines, ensuring Arizona’s lowest-income and foster children benefit from school choice. “School choice without equity is vapid.”— Carly Bodmer PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. Urges Arizona Businesses to Ensure School Choice Reaches the Students Who Need It Most Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. announced today its call for Arizona businesses and banks to take a leading role in expanding...
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsRecent federal legislation passed by the 119th Congress—commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—clarifies that donations made to School Tuition Organizations in Arizona, such as Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc., may now be claimed both as a full state tax credit and as a federal tax deduction. This means that individuals and businesses donating to Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. can reduce their Arizona income tax liability dollar-for-dollar and also deduct the donation...
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsArizona is at the forefront of the school choice movement with strengthened opportunities for families to identify an educational fit for their children. At the center of this movement are School Tuition Organizations (STOs), which provide scholarships through tax-credit financed donations to fund students to attend private schools that fit their learning styles, aspirations, and other student needs. One example of an organization that is doing impactful work within this space, is Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. (lowincomebasedscholarships.com)....
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsCommunity Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for school-aged children in Arizona. As a 501(c)3 organization, we work in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Revenue to create scholarships for students in the K-12 private school sector. Our mission is to ensure that children from low-income families have access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive academically. We understand the financial challenges that many families face, which is why we...
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsDonations to Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships Inc. serve students from low-income qualifying families in Arizona. We intentionally named this organization to best explain what it is we do. K-12 students are given an opportunity to attend schools that are best for them, in Arizona, and receive assistance through our program to ease the burden. While we support all schools in Arizona, private schools make up about 10% of the student population in the state. Private schools may intend...
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsAs our team grows and partnerships form, it is important to define our ethos and create a purpose driven organization and stay focused. Like any organization forming a strong Mission and Vision is important. Using the those words as a guiding light, can help to keep ones self in check and in alignment with the group. So let's dive in and define ourselves! Community Reinvestment: Low Income Based Scholarships is a purpose driven organization, here to serve the greater good,...
Low Income Based Scholarship DetailsArizona's only corporate dollar-for-dollar tax credit is a full write off against an Arizona tax liability for a business, with virtually no cap, except the yearly allowance set forth by Arizona's Department of Revenue. This tax credit worthy donation is available in various forms, but the Corporate donation aids children from LMI families (low-moderate income families). The way in which their need, and acceptance into receiving tuition aid is measured, is aligned with free or reduced lunch program admittance and...
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