Since your donation is Federally deductible and the State of Arizona may reduce your tax burden by 100% of the amount of your donation, you could actually save on your Federal taxes and direct up to $400 of your State of Arizona tax liability into your own community!  Even in today’s tough economic times, thanks to the “Working Poor” Tax Credit, you can make a holiday contribution to Open Inn and make a difference in the lives of Arizona’s youth and families this year without breaking the bank. 

The “Working Poor” Tax Credit may be taken in addition to the public and private school tax credits so you can make a contribution to Open Inn and receive the Arizona “Working Poor” Tax Credit while continuing to make a qualifying contribution to the local school of your choice!

How Does It Work?

1) Establish a baseline year and amount for charitable deductions (as early as 1996).  The credit is figured on the amount given over and above the baseline amount. 

2) Make a tax-deductible donation to Open Inn by December 31 (mailed donations must be post-marked by December 31 in order to be eligible for the tax credit.

3) Itemize your charitable deductions on Federal Schedule A, including this donation for a Federal Tax deduction.

4) Your “add back” is done on Arizona Schedule A (Arizona will not permit you to take this as both a deduction and a credit).

5) Complete Arizona Tax Forms 321 and 301.

6) On Page 1 of Arizona Form 140, you may take a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.

7) The State of Arizona will reduce the amount you owe in State taxes, up to $200 for singles or $400 for married couples. 

For more information about the Arizona “Working Poor” Tax Credit or to make a contribution to Open Inn, contact our Development Office toll-free at 1-(866)-520-TEEN.

Important Note: Open Inn is not a tax advisor.  Please discuss your particular tax situation with a qualified tax professional for expert advice.  For more information on this tax credit (ARS 43-1088), please contact the Arizona Department of Revenue at (602) 255-3381.

A grant from the Children’s Fund of the Yavapai County Community Foundation will provide support to Project SAFE, Open Inn’s street outreach program in Yavapai County.  Project SAFE provides street-based outreach and assistance to homeless and near-homeless youth on the streets, in parks, at youth centers, and in schools.  Project SAFE provides alternatives to running away and helps youth by connecting them to safe shelter and transitional housing, reconnecting them with their families when possible, and providing opportunities for Yavapai County youth to develop the skills necessary to become self-sufficient. 

A second grant from the Richard and Jonne Markham Fund at the Yavapai County Community Foundation will support transitional housing programs at Turning Point.  With the support of the Richard and Jonne Markham Fund, Turning Point will provide transitional housing, counseling, life skills classes, and other supports to homeless youth ages 16-21 through apartments at Turning Point and in the community. 

Open Inn was selected as one of 22 nonprofit organizations to receive grants from the Yavapai County Community Foundation this year.  “We are honored by the support of the Yavapai County Community Foundation and are confident that this partnerhsip will strengthen Open Inn’s ability to serve youth in our community,” said Laura Bedient, Open Inn’s Program Operations Manager.