Tax Credit Donations

How can I donate? 

Donate online! To make a tax credit donation online, click here and follow the steps. 

Select - Cactus High School

Select- Educational Competition

Put Robotics Team 498 in the Comments

Fill out a paper form and mail or bring it in! Click below to print out an individual school's tax credit form

Complete the form, including your donation, and return by mail or in person to the District Administration Center, 6330 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306. Mailed donations need to be postmarked by April 15, 2017. 

Tax credit payments can be made in person at Cactus High school as well as at the District Office during regular business hours. 

Payment methods include:

Cactus High School – Cash, check and credit card payments

District Office – Cash, check and credit card payments

For questions on the above payment options, please call any of the following accounting staff members:

Michelle Revalee – (623) 412-5256

Linda Virgil (623)-486-6076

Contributions can be made throughout the year, online or in person, or forms can be dropped off by April 15 at the District Administration Center at 6330 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale.

The Arizona tax law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows taxpayers a tax credit up to $200 for Single or Head of Household tax filers and up to $400 for Married Couple Filing a Joint Return when contributing to extracurricular activities in public schools.  

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What is a school tax credit?

​A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in state taxes that are owed. In general, if you make a tax credit contribution and you owe on your state taxes, in most cases, the amount of your tax credit contribution will be deducted from your tax bill. For complete information, please visit the Arizona Department of Revenue's website here.  

What is a school tax credit used for?

Tax credits are used to fund Team 498 activities, from buying robot parts to help ofset the cost of travel. 100% of the donation dollars go directly to enriching the experence for the students!

Who is eligible to make a tax credit donation? 

A tax credit is available to all Arizona taxpayers, regardless if they have children in school or not. Anyone who resides or owns property and can file taxes in the state of Arizona can make a tax credit contribution. The Arizona tax law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows taxpayers a tax credit up to $200 for Single or Head of Household tax filers and up to $400 for Married Couple Filing a Joint Return when contributing to extracurricular activities in public schools.