Saint Louis Counseling is now offering Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) tax credits.

By making a meaningful contribution through Saint Louis Counseling and purchasing YOP tax credits, you can receive 50% in Missouri state tax credits while helping children and teens access early mental-health support.

By making a meaningful contribution (minimum of $100) to Saint Louis Counseling and purchasing YOP tax credits, you not only earn tax credits for yourself, your gift will provide mental-health services to children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, other mental illnesses, or emotional problems.

These limited Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) tax credits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who qualifies?
Individuals and businesses that pay Missouri State Income Tax and donate a minimum of $100 to Saint Louis Counseling.

What is the benefit of purchasing YOP Tax Credits?

Qualified donations to Saint Louis Counseling generate a 50% Missouri State Tax Credit, thus reducing your out-of-pocket cost to make a gift. Tax credits may be applied to the tax year in which the donation was made, or at any time in the next five tax years.

Contribution example for the 28% federal tax bracket:

*The above example shows cost savings in the year the gift is made for someone in the 28% federal tax bracket, who itemizes on their federal and state tax returns. Individuals in lower or higher tax brackets and those subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax would have slightly different tax savings. A gift of appreciated securities also would provide additional tax benefits related to avoiding capital gains. The above example is not intended to represent tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor to learn how tax credits will benefit you specifically.

Saint Louis Counseling directs YOP-supported giving toward early intervention for at-risk youth, including office- and school-based clinical counseling and psychiatric care.

Types of Donations Accepted

• Online Donation
• Credit Card Donation
• Check (Payable to “Saint Louis Counseling”. Include “Tax Credits” in the memo line. Donations will NOT be able to be processed for Missouri State Tax Credits if “Tax Credits” is not noted in the memo line.) Mail to: Saint Louis Counseling | Attn: Debbie Dugan | 5 Premier Drive, Suite 200 | Fenton, MO 63026
• Income from employment
• Appreciated Stocks

Please fill out the form below if you have any questions regarding making a YOP Tax Credit donation: