Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund

Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund (APESF) is committed to graciously serving Arizona families by providing tuition assistance for their children’s private education while honoring the generosity of every donor. In 1998, Mark Moerkerke launched APESF with a clear vision to create a school tuition organization that served Arizona families seeking the “best fit” education for their children. Over the past 25 years, thousands of students across the state have benefited from the financial support of this remarkable scholarship program. Mark’s heart was always to serve families that could not otherwise afford the schools that meet their children’s educational needs. APESF awards Private School Tax Credit tuition scholarships to K-12 students attending Arizona private schools. We proudly support school choice in Arizona by offering tuition scholarships to students who attend private schools that best fit their needs. Anyone who owes Arizona state income taxes can donate to APESF and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against their Arizona tax liability.

APESF is proud to:

• Award scholarships monthly to provide tuition assistance to families as soon as possible.

• Award Original, Switcher, Low-Income, and Disabled/Displaced Scholarships, giving students more opportunities for awards.

• Allow student or school recommendations with every donation.

• Provide friendly and trustworthy guidance to parents and donors.

The opportunity for parents to influence their child's education is often limited when schools are assigned based on a family's home address. Fortunately, Arizona offers taxpayers the option of directing a portion of their state income taxes to organizations like APESF, which provide tuition assistance to support Arizona students in the schools that best fit their needs.

Website: apesf.org/donors

Tax ID: 86-0900797