Kansas’s Community Service Program (CSP)
Tax Credits

What You Need to Do

1. Decide how much you would like to contribute. Choose an amount that works for you or your business.

2. Complete the First Call for Help CSP donor paperwork. This allows First Call for Help to properly document and process your contribution. You can find the paperwork  HERE.  Pledges are due by 1/31/2027.

3. Make your contribution during the eligible CSP period. A pledge is not the same as an eligible contribution; the actual contribution must comply with CSP requirements and eligible dates.

4. First Call for Help will handle CSP processing. The nonprofit collects the necessary donor information and submits it through the CSP program.

5. Receive your CSP tax-credit documentation. Keep the documentation with your tax records.

6. Claim the credit on your Kansas tax return. Kansas uses Schedule K-60 for the Community Service Contribution Credit.

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What Makes CSP different from a normal donation?

A traditional charitable contribution may provide a tax deduction. A CSP contribution can provide a Kansas state tax credit, which directly reduces Kansas tax

owed.

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Donation Examples

$250 --> $125 credit

$500 --> $250

$1,000 --> $500

$2,500 --> $1,250

$5,000 --> $2,500

$10,000 --> $5,000

$25,000 --> $12,500

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Businesses Can Participate Too: CSP can be particularly valuable for businesses with Kansas tax liability. For example, a business contributes $10,000 à First Call for Help receives $10,000 à potential Kansas CSP credit is $5,000. Businesses should consult their tax professional regarding the appropriate treatment for their specific tax situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Is my entire donation going to First Call for Help? Yes. A $1,000 contribution means First Call for Help receives $1,000. The tax credit is a benefit provided to the donor through the Kansas CSP program.

• Do I have to live in Hays/Ellis County/Kansas No. The credit percentage is determined by the qualifying organization's/project's location, not the donor's location.

• What is the minimum donation? $250.

• Does signing a pledge give me the tax credit? No. A pledge demonstrates commitment; the actual contribution must be made and processed according to CSP requirements.

• Can I donate more than $250? Yes, subject to the project's available CSP allocation.

• Can I use the credit on my federal taxes? The CSP credit is a Kansas state tax credit. Federal tax treatment is separate; consult your tax professional.

• Why Your Support Matters - First Call for Help continues to connect local residents with resources that help address food insecurity, financial hardship, transportation challenges and other needs. Your CSP contribution is an investment in the infrastructure First Call for Help needs to continue serving our community.

• If I wanted to pledge a bigger amount, can I split the payments and make smaller donations over a period of time? Yes, if First Call for Help receives CSP tax credits, you will have 18 months from the date they are awarded to fulfill your pledge, should you choose to do so. You may make your donation in installments or pay the full amount at once. The only risk of making installment payments is that First Call for Help could sell all of its available tax credits before your final contribution is made.

• If I make a pledge, am I legally committed to it? No, if you change your mind or circumstances arise that prevent you from fulfilling all or part of your pledge, that is completely okay. Your pledge is not legally binding.

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Ready to make a pledge? Click HERE to find the paperwork. 

Pledges are due by 1/31/2027.

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Looking for a digital pledge form so you don't have to mail anything? 

Click here to fill out the digital pledge.