Give donors a written record of donation: Donation Receipt
What is a Donation Receipt?
Sample Donation Receipt
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Dear ,
Thank you for your donation to on . Your contribution, valued at , is summarized as follows:
• Monetary donation of made by
This receipt is for your records.
Thank you again for your generous support.
Sincerely,
| By: | Date: |
Donation Receipt FAQs
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Do I need a Donation Receipt?
Donation receipts are not always mandatory, but they are often expected and are a good way to show your appreciation as an organization. If the donor wants to claim a charitable contribution on their federal tax return, a donation receipt is required for donations over $250. The IRS also requires a receipt if a donor wants to claim any single contribution over $75, where goods or services were received in exchange for the donation.
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What is included in a Donation Receipt?
Donation receipts typically include:
Name of the charity and donor
Donation date
Description of any donated goods
The monetary value of the contribution
Statement regarding whether or not any goods or services were provided in exchange for the donation
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How do I get a Donation Receipt?
Making a Donation Receipt with Rocket Lawyer is easy. All you need to do is answer a few simple questions using Rocket Lawyer's document builder.
Consider these questions before you start:
Does the organization qualify as a 501(c)(3) charity?
When was the donation made and received?
Did the donor receive any benefits from the donation?
Who will sign the Donation receipt on behalf of the organization?
If you are missing any information, you may save the document and complete it at a later time.
