Unlock the Power of Missouri Tax Credits with LifeWise StL

LifeWise StL is honored to have received Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) and Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Leveraging these tax credits not only amplifies your contribution but also offers you tangible financial benefits.

New in 2026

YOP tax credits are now 70% instead of the previous 50%! Consider increasing your donation – giving 67% more than your past gift is the same net cost to you and a greater impact for the families that together we are serving. See the chart below and consult your tax advisor about your personal tax situation.

Eligibility

Missouri YOP Tax Credits: Any individual, LLC, partnership, or corporation with a Missouri tax liability.

Missouri NAP Tax Credits: Designed for persons, firms, or corporations operating in Missouri. This spans corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies, express companies, partnerships and their individual partners, S-corporations and their individual shareholders, limited liability companies and their individual members, and individuals with business operations, farm ownership, or income from royalties/rental properties in Missouri. Sample tax credit application.

Donation Guidelines

  • Donations of $1,000 or more made on or after July 1, 2026 qualify.
  • We welcome gifts of stock or cash/monetary donations.
  • Donations should not be sourced from a donor advised fund (DAF), tax-exempt trust or foundation.

Application Process

  • Donate $1,000 or more.
  • Indicate your desire for tax credits (For check donations: write “YOP” in the memo line; for online donations: click on the button above; for stock donations: reach out to Greta Buck prior to transfer).
  • Upon request, a tax credit application will be mailed to you.
  • Return the signed and notarized application, along with proof of donation, within six months. Sample tax credit application.

Visualizing the Benefit

*Assumes donor itemizes deductions and is in the 22% marginal Federal income tax bracket and 4.7% Missouri income tax bracket. As with any gift, the amount that is tax-deductible is dependent on each individual’s unique financial circumstances. Consult your tax advisor to determine your exact savings.
**Contribution deduction reduced by amount of Missouri credit per Final Treasury Regulations issued June 2019.

Claiming Your Credits

  • The credit becomes applicable on the taxes for the year the contribution is made and can be claimed for four subsequent tax years.
  • Credits are exclusively for the stipulated period, and any unclaimed credits within that timeframe will be forfeited.
  • Retroactive claims on taxes from before the contribution year are not permissible.

Transfer & Sale of Credits

Tax credits awarded cannot be transferred or sold.

Credit Distribution

Given the limited availability of tax credits, they are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Make your donation today!

Questions?

For more information, please contact Greta Buck, Director of Development & Marketing, at gbuck@lifewisestl.org or 314-260-6369.