Free 501(c)(3) Donation Receipt Generator | Holdings

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

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.

Year-End Bulk Donors

Add a row per donor, or paste a CSV (Name, Address, Amount, Date, Fund). One receipt is generated per row using your organization details above.

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Official Donation Receipt

No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution. Organization Name is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This receipt may be used for tax purposes; please retain it for your records.

This tool generates receipts based on IRS Publication 1771 guidelines. It is not legal or tax advice. Consult a tax professional for your organization's specific situation.

How to Create a Donation Receipt

  1. Enter your organization details Add your nonprofit name, EIN, address, and 501(c)(3) status.
  2. Add donor information Enter the donor's name and address for their records.
  3. Enter donation details Add the amount, date, and whether goods or services were provided in exchange.
  4. Add the required IRS statement The tool auto-includes the "no goods or services" language required by the IRS.
  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.

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.