Pictured (left to right): Bishop Nevares, Nancy Padberg, and Bishop Dolan.

Dear Friends, 

We are excited to share our Board of Directors and team at Catholic Education Arizona have launched a new division, Changing Lives. This non-tax credit fundraising division led by Jim Pogge, Director of Development, accepts Charitable IRA Rollovers, Estate Plan Gifts, Beneficiary Designations, Cash Gifts, Life Insurance and more - click button below for additional information or you can reach out to Jim Pogge at [email protected].

We have always accepted donations, however have now expanded and formalized the offerings. As Arizona personal income tax rates continue to decrease, which I understand is a good thing for residents, we must find a way as an organization to continue to provide support for underserved children seeking a quality, Catholic education.

Thank you for being a loyal Arizona Individual Tax Credit Contributor! Please take a moment and learn about the Arizona Corporate 

Tax Credit, yes, Corporate. It is the best kept secret in Arizona! Contact Jill Gossett, Director of Corporate Acquisition can help at [email protected] or click the button below for more information.

Arizona Individual, Low Income

Corporate and Disabled/Displaced 

Tax Credit Deadlines:

April 18, 2023

• AZ Individual Private Education Tax Credit Deadline for Tax Year 2022

Limits:

• $1,243 for Single Filers
• $2,483 for Joint Filers

June 30, 2023 

• AZ Low Income Corporate and Disabled/Displaced Corporate Tax Credit Commitment Deadline

Please call our office to learn more 602-218-6542 or see our calendar of events below and attend a one-hour corporate tax credit breakfast event to see how you can change lives by redirecting tax liability that you already owe the state!

Arizona Corporate Tax Breakfast. There is no cost to attend or to participate:

• Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - St Timothy Catholic School 8:30 a.m.
• Thursday, May 4, 2023 – Bourgade Catholic High School 8:30 a.m.

Please reach out to me with questions at [email protected]

God Bless,

Nancy



Changing Lives Donations

Catholic Education Arizona, the largest Catholic School Tuition Organization (STO) in Arizona, launched a new division to meet unmet student scholarship need. The new Changing Lives Division will generate donations to ensure access to Catholic education for future generations.

President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, Nancy Padberg, MBA, shared, “Educating children impacts families and communities for generations. Now we have four contribution channels with the Arizona Individual Private Education, Arizona Low Income Corporate, and Arizona Disabled/Displaced tax credits, and the new Changing Lives non-tax credit donation opportunity. For 25 years we have developed relationships with our 35,000 contributors who have also contributed non-tax donations to improve children’s lives.”

Donors to the new Changing Lives Division will help educate underserved students and may also experience a tax or other financial benefit, depending on the giving vehicle. If you have questions please reach out to our Development Director, Jim Pogge at [email protected] or call the office at 602-218-6542.

Donors can give through various options: 

●  Bequests

●  Charitable IRA Rollover

●  Charitable Gift Annuity

●  Creating an Endowment

●  Stocks and Bonds

●  Cash Gifts 

Jim Pogge, Director of Development for Catholic Education Arizona’s new Changing Lives Division said, “Supporting Catholic education is a key philanthropic goal for countless people throughout the Diocese of Phoenix. Many have expressed interest in offering donations in addition to their tax liability. Now, we have the donation vehicle for people to maximize their impact on students.”

Donors to the Changing Lives Division can join Catholic Education Arizona’s Legacy Society. The Legacy Society will recognize members for their generosity and will have access to exclusive events and benefits.

There are still funds

left available to claim in the FY23 Corporate Tax Credit Cap!

Corporations may claim corporate tax credit dollars for their 2nd quarterly payment in 2023!

Nancy Padberg, MBA, President & CEO and Deb Preach, COO of Catholic Education Arizona talk with Andy Phillips, Former Sunwest Bank President

Chief Operating Officer

Deb Preach

Welcome April, the most joyous time of our Church year is upon us!

As we approach the final days to complete returns for tax year 2022, it is critical to help Arizona children receive the quality, Catholic education they desire by taking advantage of the Individual Tax Credit for Private Education.



Catholic Schools are not Federally funded, therefore must maximize all resources to meet the rising costs of educating their students. Your tax credit helps thousands of students maintain their enrollment and keep their dream of quality education a reality.

April 18th is around the corner. One you take the credit, please take a moment to see if your contribution can be matched by your employer through our Matching Gift opportunity.

Visit our website www.ceaz.org or call our office at 602-218-6542, and we can help you find out!

Thank you if you have already taken the credit for 2022!

If you want an easy, budget friendly way to make your 2023 tax credit contribution through easy monthly or bi-monthly payments, call our office to set up your Scheduled Pay plan. It’s quick and easy!

I hope you enjoyed a blessed Holy Week and Easter, and remember that working together, we are changing lives, one scholarship at a time!

Deb

From the Desk of Sister Cabrini: 60 years of service and gratitude

Pictured: Sr. Cabrini from St. Vincent de Paul Caholic School.

I am very grateful to God for calling me to be a Daughter of Charity. Gratitude is a precious commodity these days, when there seems to be so much selfishness and disrespect for others' culture, race, or economic status. The word “gratitude'' implies action.

Pictured (left to right): Sr. Cabrini and

Sr. Mary Loretta

On June 5, 2022, I celebrated my 60 years as a Daughter of Charity. It was a simple day with a Mass, a delicious dinner, and the company of my Sisters in Community, especially three others who shared the same anniversary.

On November 16, 2022, Sr. Mary Loretta and I celebrated with our St. Vincent de Paul School Community. There was a simple Mass with special prayers of thanksgiving for the work of St. Vincent, St. Louise and the Daughters of Charity.

The word “gratitude'' implies action. I will continue for as many days and years as the Lord gives me, to live up to the goodness and generosity of the children and staff and in thanksgiving for their kindness to those who live in poverty.

Walker Bookstore

A Mark My Words Co.

Owned by: Susan Walker

Pictured: The Walker Bookstore Team

"This year we have some exciting things on the horizon, including being nominated for the Torch for Ethics Award through the Better Business Bureau again!"

What impact did Catholic education have on your life and career goals? 

I didn’t have a lot of knowledge of Catholic education until we started selling books to local Catholic schools. Their service of underserved populations and their emphasis on solid curriculum that stood the test of time really struck us.

Why do you partner with Catholic Education Arizona?

We serve many of the schools they serve, and this was our opportunity to give back. Our mission is to repurpose textbooks to bring education to the world, so helping underserved students have access to a Catholic Education helps us to bring education to those with limited or no access to education.



Thank you from the Stabile Family

Pictured:Stabile Family

How has CEA helped make

Catholic education attainable and afoordable for your family?

As a Catholic school educator, I could not afford to send my children to our school of choice - a Catholic education. If we do not receive tax credit money, my daughters will automatically be transferred into the public school the next school year.

What does a Catholic education mean to you and your family?  

I personally experience effective instruction, faith-based character developed in each child, and valuable relationships with the teachers and their students. I see the students coming from public schools and thriving on our Catholic education. This I want to be able to give my children as I give other families.

Why is this opportunity important to your family?

A solid, faith-based education is essential to living in today's world. Our children are faced with many moral issues that are hard for them to discern where God is in all of this or if there is even a God. My responsibility as a parent is to get them to eternal life in heaven with Our Creator. Parents cannot do this alone in the way our society is saying they should live.