NAP Tax Credits

L’Arche St. Louis is eligible to offer tax credits to Missouri state taxpayers through the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). NAP helps L’Arche St. Louis raise the funds necessary to provide community and care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through the Everyone Belongs capital campaign!

For every NAP dollar you give to L’Arche St. Louis ($5,000 minimum), you will receive 50% of your contribution as a direct tax credit on your income tax. Making a $10,000 gift to L’Arche St. Louis would only cost you $5,000.

For more information, contact Emma Pieper at 314.395.5851 or emmapieper@larchestlouis.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) will issue 50% tax credits to an eligible taxpayer who makes a qualified contribution to L'Arche St. Louis of $5,000+. Eligible donors include: 

    • Businesses

    • Individuals who operate a sole proprietorship, operate a farm, have rental property or have royalty income. 

    • Shareholders in an S-corporation, a partner in a Partnership or a member of a Limited Liability Corporation.

      View the Eligible Contributors slide here.

    1. Make a qualified donation of $5,000+ in cash, stock, property, materials, equipment, or supplies to L'Arche St. Louis. Be sure to indicate your desire to apply for tax credits on your donation. We will send you an acknowledgement and the NAP tax credit application form.

    2. Complete and return the notarized form with proper documentation to: L'Arche St. Louis, Attn: NAP Tax Credits, 9445 Litzsinger Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144

    3. After receiving your completed application form and documentation, L'Arche St. Louis will mail both the application and proof of donation to the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

    4. Once approved, you will receive a certification letter directly from the State of Missouri indicating approval within 3-4 weeks, including directions on how to redeem your tax credits.

      PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT CLAIM THE CREDIT ON YOUR TAX RETURN UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF CREDIT APPROVAL.

  • The credit may first be claimed on taxes due for the year the contribution was made and may be extended for five additional tax years until the credit is exhausted. The tax credit is only claimable for the total six-year period and any credit not claimed in that timeframe will automatically be forfeited. The credit may not be used to offset taxes due for periods prior to the year of contribution.

Please consult with your tax advisor regarding your personal scenario. Check out our NAP Tax Credits guide for more information.