Free Donation Receipt Template (Word & PDF)
A free donation receipt template for nonprofits, so you can give donors a 501(c)(3) tax receipt with your EIN. In Word and PDF, no signup and no watermark.
No signup. Fill it in and download the PDF in under a minute.
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.
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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 |
Donating to a thrift store
A drop-off at a thrift store works differently: the charity confirms what you donated but leaves the value blank for you to estimate. See the Goodwill donation receipt template for how that works and what the IRS expects.
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.