Donations

Financial Donations
Current Arizona tax code allows for charitable donations of up to $400 per married taxpayers filing jointly and up to $200 per taxpayer filling as single to be redirected to a qualifying charity and returned to the taxpayer not as a deduction but as a credit! And, new for 2009, there is no longer a baseline year qualification!

Taxpayers filing in Arizona have the unique opportunity to actually redirect a portion of the state tax dollars they already pay into charitable channels at no additional financial cost to themselves! The center is a qualified charitable organization under the state charitable tax credit program.

For taxpayers: The credit allowed for married taxpayers is $400
For single taxpayers the allowed credit is $200

For more information and tax forms see the Arizona Department of Revenue Web site or call (602) 255-3381.

We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization making donations eligible for appropriate tax deductions on state and federal taxes.

Please consider making a donation to Rio Vista Center. Feel free to contact Tim Lesher at 480.518.7047 with any questions you may have regarding donating. Every year we rely on the donations of individuals to make up the majority of our giving. You can donate online or mail your payment to:

Rio Vista Center
1431 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040

The Rio Vista Center does not offer legal or tax advice. Always check with a qualified and licensed professional regarding all matters related to tax or legal issues. Information can be found at the Arizona Department of Revenue website www.revenue.state.az.us under Refunds & Credits or by calling Tax Payer Assistance
at 602 255 3381.

Food and Clothing Donations
The center is always taking food and clothing donations.  Items of greatest need are men and children's clothing.  Food that is of greatest need is canned fruits and vegetables, chunky pop-top soups, and cereal. Have you considered hosting a food drive with your organization or church? We would love to help setup one today.

Household Items
We currently do not have storage for other items other than food or clothing.  We do however know families that are in need of these items.  If you could contact us when other items arise we can let you know if we have a family in need of them.

Operational Items Needed
Vehicles – We accept recent model cars to sell* as income for Rio Vista Center. We do not have the resources to do major repairs or tow them to our site, so if they don't work then we'll likely decline the donation. If the title is lost, please obtain a copy before donating the car. We also need some new or gently used 15-passenger vans to replace our aging fleet – just in case anyone would like to donate one or more!
*If we are reselling the vehicle there are new tax laws that impact the dollar amount you may claim as a donation -- please consult your tax advisor for more information.

Lawn Equipment – We have need for a new or used (good condition) mower, blower, etc.

Please arrange all donation drop-offs by calling at 480.258.4155 or tim@riovistacenter.com.  If you fail to arrange it you may drive down and find no one is available to assist you with your donation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rio vista center     1431 east southern     phoenix, az 85040    480.258.4155    email us