Free Donation Receipt Template (Word & PDF)
A free donation receipt template for nonprofits — give donors a 501(c)(3) tax receipt with your EIN. In Word and PDF, no signup and no watermark.

What a donation receipt needs
Your organization’s name and EIN, the donor, the date and amount, and a statement that no goods or services were provided in exchange (or their value if they were). That statement is what makes the gift tax-deductible. More: 501(c)(3) donation receipts.
Or create one online
Our free donation receipt generator fills it in and downloads a PDF — no signup.
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What’s on a donation receipt
| Part | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Charity & EIN | With the tax-exempt statement |
| Donor | Who made the gift |
| Amount or description | Cash amount, or a description for in-kind |
| Goods-or-services line | Whether anything was given in return |
| Date | When the gift was made |
Frequently asked questions
Is the donation receipt template free?
Yes — Word and PDF, free with no signup and no watermark.
Does it work for 501(c)(3) tax receipts?
Yes — it includes space for your EIN and the required “no goods or services” statement that makes donations tax-deductible.
What must a donation receipt include?
The charity name and EIN, the donor, the date and amount, and a statement about whether any goods or services were given in return.