How To Help

Make A Tax Credit Donation

Your donation directly impacts the life of a child—and may also reduce your Arizona state tax liability.

Make It Monthly

Join our Heartwood Giving Club by making a monthly recurring donation

Sponsor a Family Event

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer warriors by sponsoring a birthday party, end of treatment party or other family event.

Host a Donation Drive

Collect much-needed items to gift directly to cancer warriors and their families

Donate Goods

See a list of examples of goods to donate.

Smart Ways to Give

Instead of giving cash, consider smarter non-cash giving options that not only support our mission but may also provide valuable tax benefits.

Arizona Charitable Tax Credit

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The state of Arizona offers a powerful way to give back at no extra cost to you! Through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, your donation to Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children can be credited dollar-for-dollar on your state income taxes. There are new credit limits for 2025 Tax Year: $495 for single filers and $987 for joint filers.

Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation
and a qualifying Arizona charitable tax credit organization. QCO number: 20873

Dollar-for-Dollar Credit

It comes right off the top of your Arizona state taxes.

No Need to Itemize

Any Arizona taxpayer can take advantage of the Charitable Tax Credit.

Take all the Credit

You can take the Charitable, Public School, Private School Tuition and Foster Care tax credits.

Magnify your gift!

Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children is a qualified charity partner of Executive Council Charity ECC SAY, LLC and has the opportunity to receive a 25% matching grant (up to $5,000 collectively per organization), with additional bonus grants available, based on donation amounts. By submitting your Charitable Tax Credit donation through this program, your gift can be magnified and provide more support for our organization.

Donate Goods

Some examples of goods to donate are:

Non-Perishable Food
  • Rice, pasta, mac n’ cheese
  • Canned beans, veggies, fruit
  • Canned protein
  • Canned soup
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Pasta sauce
  • Crackers, granola bars, chips
  • Cereal
  • Bottled water
Hygiene
  • Deodorant
  • Soap, body wash, & lotion
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste & floss
  • Chap Stick & sunscreen
  • Razors & shaving cream
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Combs & brushes
  • Q-tips & travel-size tissues
Essential Goods
  • Laundry detergent (pods or liquid)
  • Dryer sheets
  • Fabric softener
  • Dish soap
  • Sponges
  • All-purpose cleaners/wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash bags
Toys

Ages 0-5

  • Soft toys & stuffed animals
  • Rattles & teething toys
  • Board books & storybooks
  • Play-Doh or modeling clay
  • Small puzzles
  • Sensory toys (textured balls, fidget toys, squishy toys, sensory bottles)

Ages 6-12

  • Dolls & action figures
  • LEGO & building sets
  • Art supplies & craft kits
  • Board games & card games
  • Outdoor toys

Ages 13-18

  • Journals & sketchpads
  • DIY craft kits
  • Sports balls
  • Board games & card games
  • Gift cards (bookstores, gaming, craft stores, fast food)
  • Jewelry and accessories

Your donations help fund programs that provide critical emotional and social support.

All donations can be dropped off by scheduling an appointment with
Cara Woolery.

Donation drop-off times:
Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm
7010 E Cochise Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85253

Smart Ways to Give

Easily make a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. The secure DAF link below:

  • Automatically links with your DAF
  • Allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used
  • Notifies Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children of your intentions

Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.

Give from my DAF

Save taxes by donating stocks!

Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and you can get the tax savings you deserve.

If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link below to notify Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children of your gift.

Give Stock Gifts

Save on taxes by giving from your IRA

If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.

Give from my IRA

We now accept Cryptocurrency donations!

We now accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.

Give Cryptocurrency now!

Leave a legacy

A legacy gift is a future gift that you plan for now that benefits a nonprofit or charity after your lifetime. Leaving Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children in your will or estate plans, you make an impact for children and their families all throughout Arizona who have a child battling cancer.

Donate a Vehicle

Donate your old car, truck, boat, motorcycle or motor home, and a vehicle that could be a burden will instead help Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children patients and their families. You may claim fair market value for your donation up to the amount realized at sale.

Donate a Vehicle

Volunteer Opportunities

Family and Outreach Events

Volunteers assist with warrior Sunshine visits and various outreach events around the community.

Donor and Fundraising Events

Events include our annual golf tournament & fundraiser as well as our annual Gala.

Office and Administrative Assistance

Office Volunteers assist staff with various admin tasks including inventory, data entry, filings, mailings, stocking the sunshine room, etc; generally, Tuesday- Thursday during office hours.

Volunteer Impact in 2024

Our volunteers play an integral part in helping further our mission. Volunteers act as ambassadors on our behalf and are the heartbeat of our organization.

For further information please reach out to Paige Daniels.

387

Volunteers

1,692

Volunteer Hours

$56,595

Value of Volunteer Hours