Your Donation Builds Brighter Futures—And It’s a Dollar-for-Dollar Tax Credit 

Phoenix, AZ, March 13, 2025. – The Tax Season is here! And we’d like to take this opportunity to remind you of a unique opportunity here in Arizona: the AZ Charitable Tax Credit. This allows you to donate up to $470 per individual, or $938 per couple filing jointly, and receive a dollar-for-dollar return on your state taxes.  

Not only is it a donation, but it’s also a smart investment with an almost immediate return. Let us explain how: at New Pathways for Youth, we’re proud to share that 95% of our youth graduate high school, and 80% go on to pursue post-secondary education or trade school. These outcomes are life-changing for our youth. If you have any doubt about the impact this accomplishment makes in breaking the cycle of poverty, take a look at how much more high school graduates earn compared to non-graduates.  

According to the U.S. Career Institute  graduates earn significantly more over their lifetime. In Arizona in particular, almost a 22% more than those who drop out of school. 

The [Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable] (https://azmayors.org/our-work/reports/) reports similar findings, confirming that higher education opens doors to better opportunities and financial stability. 

By supporting New Pathways for Youth, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in long-term change. Every $1 invested in our programs prevents the future need for more costly social and criminal justice services, returning at least $30 in value to society. Whether through a one-time donation, becoming a monthly donor, or including us in your will, your support funds 1:1 mentoring, college and career readiness programs, scholarships, trauma-informed workshops, and youth-centered events. 

These initiatives create the foundation for our youth to break the cycle of poverty and achieve purpose-filled lives.  

We invite you to take advantage of the AZ Charitable Tax Credit and donate to New Pathways for Youth, consider the many ways you can make a difference. Your generosity is more than a gift—it’s an investment in our youth and our community’s future.  

For more information, please contact us at philanthropy@npfy.org.