GIVE
Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
Two million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
348,000
KIDS INVOLVED WEEKLY
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
Our Mission
Kids around the world are searching for home, meaning, and belonging.
We get in it with them and accept them as they are.
Kids have the chance to live life to the fullest.
East Valley YoungLife Capernaum
501(c)-Nonprofit Status
Federal Tax ID# 84–385934
GIVE WITH THE AZ TAX CREDIT
Did you know that if you pay Arizona state income taxes, you can make a contribution to Young Life Capernaum and lower your Arizona state tax liability?
Young Life Capernaum is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization and contributions to Young Life Capernaum are eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (formerly known as the Working Poor Tax Credit). This tax credit for Young Life Capernaum is separate from the Foster Care tax credit and separate from the School tax credits. They all have their own individual credit limits. A taxpayer may make contributions to all of the eligible types of tax credits if they desire. Consult your tax professional.
Arizona law allows QCO donations made during 2024 or donations made from January 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025 to be claimed on the 2024 Arizona income tax return. Married taxpayers can reduce their taxes by up to $938; single and head of household taxpayers can reduce their taxes by up to $470.
Our Arizona QCO code for the state tax credit is 20894.
Want to make a donation right now online? Click on the AZ Tax Credit giving button below.
OR
To send in a check: Make payable to East Valley Capernaum AZ162, write "AZ tax credit" in the memo line and mail to 1770 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler AZ 85286.
Got Questions? Email Chris, (YLChandlerAZ@gmail.com) ask your tax adviser, or, visit the Arizona Department of Revenue Website with Frequently Asked Questions: (e.g. How do I claim the credit? Can I give to the schools or foster care and Young Life Capernaum? How much can I give?
KYLE'S STORY
"YOUNG LIFE IS WHERE I CAN BE MYSELF - BROKEN AND ALL - AND I CAN TRUST THAT I WILL BE LOVED AND ACCEPTED FOR WHO I AM."
