This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
While we recommend sending donation acknowledgment letters to all of your donors, you are legally obligated to send documentation to donors who have given a gift of $250 or more.
Substantiation. If you want to take a charitable contribution deduction on your income-tax return, you need to substantiate your gifts. You must have the charity's written acknowledgment for any charitable deduction of $250 or more. A canceled check is not enough to support your deduction.
Dear DONOR NAME, Thank you for your generous donation to ORGANIZATION NAME, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN #). On DATE, you donated DESCRIPTION – WITHOUT MONETARY VALUE. This gift is greatly appreciated and will be used to support our mission.
Signature. Your donor acknowledgment letters should be signed by an important member of your nonprofit. This can be the development director or even the executive director. It might change depending on if someone in the organization has a stronger relationship with any particular donor.
While we recommend sending donation acknowledgment letters to all of your donors, you are legally obligated to send documentation to donors who have given a gift of $250 or more. The IRS requires nonprofit organizations to provide a formal acknowledgment letter to these donors for tax purposes.
Example 2: Individual Acknowledgment Letter Hi donor name, We're super grateful for your contribution of $250 to nonprofit's name on date received. As a thank you, we sent you a T-shirt with an estimated fair market value of $25 in exchange for your contribution.
What to Include in an Accompanying Letter for Donations Your wishes for your donation. Why you're donating. The name of the person you're addressing the letter to. Any documents you may want to attach. Get the name right. Avoid going into the specifics of what you're donating. Thank the organization.
Dear , Thank you for your in-kind donation of REQUESTED ITEM which is valued at $_____________. Your in-kind donation motivated and engaged our employees to participate in the WIC Worksite Wellness program. For your records, our tax id number is TAX ID NUMBER.
“We are so grateful for your donation and for being a part of our cause. Your generosity inspires us every day!” “Thank you for choosing to make a difference through your donation. We appreciate your support more than words can express.”
I'm writing to ask you to support me and my cause/project/etc.. Just a small donation of amount can help me accomplish task/reach a goal/etc.. Your donation will go toward describe exactly what the contribution will be used for. When possible, add a personal connection to tie the donor to the cause.