Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about generating professional IRS-compliant donation receipts
See a Sample Receipt
Download a sample IRS-compliant donation receipt to see exactly what your donors will receive. This example shows all required elements and professional formatting that meets IRS Publication 1771 standards.
This sample receipt demonstrates the required elements and layout.
IRS Compliance Checklist
Our receipts meet all IRS requirements for substantiating charitable contributions
| # | Required element (per IRS Pub. 1771) | Applies to … | FreeCharityReceipts.com |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of organization | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 2 | EIN (Employer Identification Number) | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 3 | Organization address | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 4 | Statement that organization is tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) | Optional but recommended | ✅ Compliant |
| 5 | Amount of cash contribution | Cash contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 6 | Date of contribution | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 7 | Donor's name | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 8 | Donor's address | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 9 | Statement: "No goods or services were provided" (if applicable) | $250+ contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 10 | Description and good faith estimate of value of goods/services (if provided) | If goods/services provided | ✅ Compliant |
| 11 | Statement: "Only intangible religious benefits provided" (if applicable) | Religious organizations | ✅ Compliant |
| 12 | Description of property contributed | Non-cash contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 13 | Fair market value of property | Non-cash contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 14 | Authorized signature | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
| 15 | Unique receipt number | All contributions | ✅ Compliant |
Based on IRS Publication 1771 requirements