About us

Our Core Values:

Honor God in all we do.

Serve our community and each other.

Always act with honesty and integrity.

Give the people we come in contact with more than they expect.

Communicate clearly, openly, and often.

Strive to build long term relationships.

Be humble.

Anthony Rice
Customer Service Manager

Anthony leads our Customer Service team with energy, knowledge, and a genuine commitment to helping parents succeed. He understands that navigating scholarship programs can sometimes feel confusing, and he takes pride in helping families move from confusion to clarity. With a strong knowledge of the scholarship process and a passion for serving families, Anthony is often the person parents turn to when they need answers, guidance, or simply someone who can help them make sense of their options. Anthony plays an important role in making sure every family receives the support and personal attention they deserve.

Kendall Sirrine
Scholarship Coach

As a Scholarship Coach, he is dedicated to helping families discover the right path forward for their children. He takes the time to understand each family’s unique circumstances, answer questions, and help parents navigate their scholarship options with confidence. He also leads our Thank You Note Program, giving parents the opportunity to personally express their appreciation to the generous donors who make scholarships possible. He understands that these simple messages of gratitude can help create meaningful connections between families and the donors who support them. Known for his kind, thoughtful communication, he strives to make every family feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their scholarship journey.

Greg Kinnicutt
Scholarship Coach

Greg is a dedicated and enthusiastic member of our support team, bringing years of experience in assisting parents and donors. He excels at answering questions, troubleshooting challenges, and guiding parents through each step of the scholarship process. Known for his friendly demeanor and clear, effective communication, His goal is simple: to make sure your needs are met and that you feel confident every step of the way

Jenny Bahler
Scholarship Coach

As a parent herself, Jenny understands the impact tax credit scholarships can have for a family. Her genuine understanding of the parent experience, combined with her strong background in customer service, makes her a trusted and compassionate resource for the families we serve. Whether she is helping a family navigate the scholarship process for the first time or working with returning families to maximize their scholarship awards, Jenny is committed to making the experience simple, supportive, and as stress-free as possible.

Faith Colllins
School Liaison

Faith is the vital link between our organization and the schools we serve. As a trusted liaison and strategic resource, she does far more than coordinate schedules and promote the coaching sessions. Her combination of knowledge, relationship-building, and genuine commitment to the schools we serve makes Faith an essential part of our team—and a valuable advocate for every school she works with. Faith helps schools see what’s possible. She shows a path that can help transform tax credit scholarships—from tens of thousands of dollars in donations to hundreds of thousands, and potentially even millions over time.

Melanie Hughes
School Scholarship Liaison

Working behind the scenes, Melanie keeps the enrollment, donation, and awards process flowing smoothly. Her background in administrative support and client relations make her a perfect fit to provide you the support you expect.

Tim Kuhn
Executive Director

As a parent of a child who attended private school from kindergarten to 12th grade, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge from both a parent's and business leader's perspective. Tim is founder, Executive Director, head of our coaching program, and sits on the board of directors.

Heather Rucker
Marketing & Design Specialist

Heather has been a part of the Arizona Tuition Connection family since 2018. She brings over 20 years of design and administrative experience to the team. A mom of 3 kids with 2 attending private school, she is well versed in the tax credit process and the impact it makes on families, including her own.

Award History

  • School Year 12-13 – We opened our doors – 1st donation received February 2013
  • In School Year 13-14    $ 198,931 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 14-15    $ 729,669 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 15-16    $4,777,823 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 16-17    $9,118,225 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 17-18    $12,339,742 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 18-19    $13,373,012 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 19-20    $16,247,159 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 20-21    $20,252,687 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 21-22    $24,820,797 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School year 22-23    $18,257,633 in scholarships were awarded
  • In school year 23-24    $16,339,339 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 24-25    $22,272,468 in scholarships were awarded
  • In School Year 25-26    $27,578,942 in scholarships were awarded
Below is a breakdown of scholarships for the 25/26 school year.

Total Corporate Low-Income Scholarships awarded in 25/26:    8,499,106

  • 61.8% ($5,252,419) went to families with income up to 185% of the poverty level
  • 38.2% ($3,246,687) went to families with income 185% to 342.25% of the poverty level

Total Original Scholarships Awarded in 25/26:     $3,826,703

  • 15.73%  ($1,926,028) went to families with income up to 185% of the poverty level
  •  15.52% ($1,900,675) went to families with income 185% to 342.25% of the poverty level

Total Switcher Scholarships awarded in 25/26:          $1,904,002

  • 12.7% ($860,584) went to families with income up to 185% of the poverty level
  • 15.4% ($1,043,418) went to families with income 185% to 342.25% of the poverty level
Arizona Tuition Connection is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization approved by the Arizona Department of Revenue to take private school tax credit donations. EIN 46-1879761

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Arizona Tuition Connection
11445 E. Via Linda
Suite #2-145
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Phone: (480) 409-4106