Make your Free Donation Receipt

Donation receipts provide donors with a written record of their charitable contributions. Receipts let donors know that their contribution was well-received and they also help the donor keep track of their finances, since, in some instances, charitable donations can reduce income tax levels for the year.

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.  

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

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.