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
Paige Daniels.

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

Smart Ways to Give

Donate through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is an investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today and one of the easiest and most tax-efficient ways to support Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. By recommending a grant from your DAF, you can help provide social, emotional, and financial support to Arizona families facing pediatric cancer.

To recommend a grant, please use:

Legal Name: Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children
Tax ID (EIN): 46-2691606
Mailing Address: 7010 E. Cochise Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253

For assistance or to notify us of your gift, please contact:
Andrea Smith, Vice President of Philanthropy
623-303-6421
andrea@azcancerfoundation.org

Make a Gift of Stock

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. A gift of securities may allow you to maximize your charitable impact while receiving valuable tax benefits.

By donating appreciated securities directly to ACFC, you may:
-Avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.
-Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of eligible securities.
-Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children battling cancer and their families.

To initiate a stock transfer through your broker, access our transfer information from the link below to notify Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children of your gift.

For assistance or to notify us of your gift, please contact:
Andrea Smith, Vice President of Philanthropy
623-303-6421
andrea@azcancerfoundation.org

Please consult your financial or tax advisor to determine how these benefits apply to your individual situation.

Give Through Your IRA

If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-efficient gift to Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

A QCD allows you to:
-Satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), if applicable.
-Exclude the distribution from your taxable income.
-Support ACFC’s mission of providing social, emotional, and financial support to Arizona families facing pediatric cancer.

To make an IRA charitable gift, ask your IRA custodian to send your distribution directly to Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children.

For assistance or to notify us of your gift, please contact:
Andrea Smith, Vice President of Philanthropy
623-303-6421
andrea@azcancerfoundation.org

Please consult your financial or tax advisor to determine how a Qualified Charitable Distribution applies to your individual tax situation.

 

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