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Free 501(c)(3) Donation Receipt Generator

Generate a tax-compliant donation receipt

IRS-compliant 501(c)(3) receipts with all required disclosures. Download and send to donors.

Organization
Donor Information
Donation Details
Cash / Check
Credit Card
Wire / ACH
In-Kind
None
Partial value
IRS requirement: For donations of $250+, the receipt must state whether any goods or services were provided in exchange. If none, the receipt must explicitly say so.

Create IRS-compliant 501(c)(3) donation receipts for your nonprofit in seconds. Our free generator includes all required fields — donor name, amount, date, tax-exempt statement, and your organization's EIN. Download as a professional PDF to send to donors for their tax records. Essential for year-end acknowledgment letters and individual gift receipts.

How to Create a Donation Receipt

  1. 1

    Enter your organization details

    Add your nonprofit name, EIN, address, and 501(c)(3) status.

  2. 2

    Add donor information

    Enter the donor's name and address for their records.

  3. 3

    Enter donation details

    Add the amount, date, and whether goods or services were provided in exchange.

  4. 4

    Add the required IRS statement

    The tool auto-includes the "no goods or services" language required by the IRS.

  5. 5

    Download and send

    Export a professional PDF receipt to email or mail to your donor.

Why Use This Donation Receipt Generator?

IRS compliant

Includes all fields required by IRS Publication 1771 for tax-deductible donation acknowledgments.

Professional design

Clean, branded receipts that reflect well on your organization.

Built for nonprofits

Designed specifically for 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, and charitable foundations.

Free and unlimited

Generate receipts for every donation — no per-receipt fees, no limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What must a 501(c)(3) donation receipt include?

The IRS requires: organization name and EIN, donor name, donation amount, date, a statement of whether goods or services were exchanged, and a good-faith estimate of any goods/services value if applicable.

Do I need to send receipts for every donation?

The IRS requires written acknowledgment for any single donation of $250 or more. Best practice is to send receipts for all donations — donors expect them and it builds trust.

Can churches use this tool?

Yes. Churches are automatically 501(c)(3) organizations and should provide donation receipts to tithe and offering contributors, especially for tax-deductible gifts.

When should I send year-end receipts?

Year-end donation summaries should be sent by January 31 so donors can use them for tax filing. Many organizations send them in early-to-mid January.

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