How to give back on Arizona Gives Day

What they're saying: AZ Impact for Good, the group behind Arizona Gives Day, is stressing that this year is particularly important as many local nonprofits are uncertain whether federal grant funding will continue under the Trump administration.

• "Arizona Gives Day is an opportunity for Arizonans to take ownership of the needs of their communities and support the nonprofits that do such critical work," the group said in a press release.

How it works: Donations made via the Arizona Gives website will allow nonprofits to win additional funds through the event's prize pool, which typically totals between $150,000 and $200,000.

Between the lines: Many of the organizations participating in Arizona Gives Day are qualified charitable organizations (QCOs), meaning donations qualify as state tax write-offs.

• Arizona law allows donations made to QCOs through April 15 to be deducted from 2024 state taxes, something to keep in mind if you're expecting to owe for last year.
• Even filers using the standard deduction can get a partial write-off for charitable donations.