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Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect. They are also a leading cause of birth defect-associated infant illness and death. In recent years, however, survival rates have started to shift. Children born with heart defects are leading longer, healthier lives. This is largely a result of increased awareness, recent laws passed to mandate simple screenings, and access to medical care.
CHD Families of Tucson is a Southern-Arizona based non-profit and support group for families of children battling heart defects. We specifically focus on providing educational, emotional, and financial support for hospitalized children. Medical research shows that among families of children with special healthcare needs, parents of children with CHD report a higher prevalence of financial burden than those without.1 Interestingly, the statistic holds even among families with higher education and a higher reported income. The fact remains, congenital heart defects are costly, and families are fighting with everything they have.
Will you join us as we help our neighbors fight back against the #1 birth defect in the nation?
What is the Charitable Tax Credit?
In addition to being a 501(c)(3), CHD Families of Tucson is a registered QCO (Qualifying Charity Organization) in the State of Arizona. You can help us by giving a gift of up to $400 individually or $800 for a married couple filing jointly. By using our QCO code, your donation will be marked as a dollar-for-dollar credit to your AZ state tax liability, meaning it will either reduce the amount of state taxes you owe, and can even possibly increase your refund. Donate today!
How Can I Make My Donation?
- Mail a check to:
- CHD Families of Tucson, P.O. Box 91324, TUCSON, ARIZONA 85752
- Make an online payment here.
Questions? Email Info@CHDtucson.org.
What is a QCO?
CHD Families of Tucson is a qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO CODE 22013)
If you donate to CHDFT, your donation is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, so the donation will come right off of your Arizona state taxes! Any Arizona taxpayer can donate to CHDFT and take advantage of this tax credit.
Your gift will help keep the lights on, water running, air conditioning going, provide groceries, and more, for Southern Arizona children with congenital heart defects and their families going through difficult times due to their CHDs.
To claim this credit, use Form 321.
Best of all? You can donate to a qualifying charitable organization, like CHDFT, in addition to donating to a qualifying foster care organization, and a public school!
*The maximum qualifying charitable organization credit allowed is $800 for married filing joint filers and $400 for single, heads of household, and married filing separate filers.
**CHDFT does not provide tax advice. Please consult with your own tax advisor.
Your Gift Of
$50
Will provide the gas money needed for a child to make it to a doctor’s appointment.
Your Gift Of
$100
Will provide groceries for a CHD family.
Your Gift Of
$150
Will cover lodging cost for a family displaced by a hospital stay.
Your Gift Of
$200
Will keep the lights on for a family in need.
1. McClung, N. Glidewell, J. Farr, SL. “Financial burdens and mental health needs in families of children with congenital heart disease” Congenital Heart Disease. 2018;13:554-562 https.//doi.org/10.1111/chd.12605
Educational Support
We fund educational community programs through our Family Connect initiative
Financial Support
Funding basic needs for patient survival through our Family Assistance Program.
Community Reports
The Mission of CHD Families of Tucson is to bridge the gap in quality of care for CHD Families by empowering parents with the tools to advocate on behalf of their child.
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