The 2026 Arizona Leadership Foundation (ALF) Corporate Champion Luncheonhighlighted a milestone year for educational equity in Arizona. During the event, it was announced that $42 million was distributed to schools across the state to fund scholarships for students who are disabled, displaced, or in significant financial need. These life-changing awards are made possible through the State of Arizona’s corporate tax credit laws, allowing businesses to redirect their tax liability toward student success.
Local businesses continue to play a pivotal role in these efforts including Strong Tower Insurance Group, a dedicated Corporate Champion, who contributed $40,000 to the foundation this year to support the mission of providing specialized education for underserved youth. Corporations participating in these programs receive a 100% tax credit for their donations, effectively choosing to invest their tax dollars directly into the community.
Pictured here is Marty Uhlhorn, with Cameron Williams, a senior at St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Phoenix that is one of over 175 partner schools supported by ALF that prioritize diverse and inclusive learning environments.
