The Missouri Department of Economic Development awards Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) tax credits to qualified organizations that broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive youth development. As a YOP approved organization, GOTR-STL is happy to provide these tax benefits to our donors. 

Eligibility and Guidelines: 

• All individuals, LLCs, partnerships, banks or corporations with MO tax liability
• Contributions of $1,000 or more are eligible to receive a 50% state tax credit
• Donations may be through check, credit card, or gifts of stocks
• Cannot be from a charitable investment account, such as a Donor-advised Fund (DAF)

Application Process

• After qualifiying YOP donation is made to Girls on the Run St. Louis, you will receive an application for tax credits
• Application must be completed and submitted within ONE year of the date of donation
• Return completed and notarized application to GOTR-STL, along with proof of donation
• GOTR-STL will submit application to MO Department of Economic Development for approval, which may take 4-8 weeks for processing and approval.
• Upon approval, you will receive a tax credit certificate
• Tax Credits may be used up to five years after date of receipt