Donation Receipt Template

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A donation receipt is given to a donor making a contribution to a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. The receipt is required to be signed by the organization and kept by the donor for a period of at least 3 years. The receipt may be used at the end of the year when filing taxes and a portion may be deducted from the total amount owed to the IRS. In most cases, an individual filer may deduct up to 50% of their adjusted gross income.

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What is a Donation Receipt?

A donation receipt is provided by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that proves a contribution was made. Due to the tax benefits of a donation, the IRS has strict rules about cash payments and non-cash gifts made to charities. 

Requirements

The following must be included in all donation receipt of $250 or more:

  • Organization’s name;
  • Value ($) of contribution;
  • Description of donation; ad
  • A statement that the organization did not give any service or goods in exchange for the gift.

source: IRS – Charitable Contributions – Written Acknowledgments

Limits ($)

Tax Filing

Donations allow an individual filer to claim they made less money on their annual tax filing with the IRS.

Up to 50% may be deducted off their adjusted gross income from IRS 1040 (line 8b). To claim a donation to the IRS, Form 1040 Schedule 1 (line 36) must be filed along with the individual’s personal tax records.

Source: 26 § 170(b)(1)(B)

How to Donate to a Charity

IRS 501(c)(3) Search – Lookup a non-profit and confirm its non-profit status.

Step 1 – How to Find a Charity

Step 2 – Verifying Non-Profit Status

Step 3 – Making the Donation

Step 4 – Getting the Receipt

Step 5 – Filing Taxes

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