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.
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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
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Enter your organization details
Add your nonprofit name, EIN, address, and 501(c)(3) status.
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Add donor information
Enter the donor's name and address for their records.
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Enter donation details
Add the amount, date, and whether goods or services were provided in exchange.
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Add the required IRS statement
The tool auto-includes the "no goods or services" language required by the IRS.
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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.
Receipts and the giving records to match
A free Holdings account issues donation receipts and tracks every gift by fund, so year-end giving statements and board reports build themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep giving records that match the receipts I send?
A free Holdings account records each donation by fund as it comes in and links it to the receipt, so annual statements and board reporting are ready automatically.
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. This tool's year-end bulk mode generates every donor's receipt at once.
How do I write a receipt for a non-cash (in-kind) donation?
For in-kind gifts, describe the item but do not state a dollar value — the IRS makes valuation the donor's responsibility. For items over $5,000 the donor may need a qualified appraisal (Form 8283). Use this tool's In-Kind / Non-Cash mode for the correct receipt language.
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