Donation receipt and thank-you letter generator.
Fill in the gift, pick a template, and download a PDF or email it. For US 501(c)(3) organizations, the tool can include common acknowledgment language based on IRS Publication 1771. Your letterhead is remembered on this device; donor details never are.
Source: IRS Publication 1771 — Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements. This tool is not legal or tax advice.
A compact receipt for one gift. Print, save as PDF, or email.
Donor
Gift
Message and details
Add your organization name, the donor’s name, and a gift amount to enable download and email.
Download opens your browser’s print dialog — choose “Save as PDF”. Review the organization, gift, and goods-or-services details before sending; this tool cannot verify tax compliance.
Your organization
Donation Receipt
Dear Friend,
Thank you for your generous gift. This receipt confirms your contribution.
Date of gift:
Amount: $0
Method: Cash
No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.
the organization is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please keep this acknowledgment for your records.
With gratitude,
Or let receipts send themselves.
Every gift through a KindLumen donation form gets a branded receipt automatically, and donors and gifts are recorded for year-end statements. Free, on your own Stripe account.
Donation receipt generator questions.
What has to be on a US donation receipt?
IRS Publication 1771 explains that a donor needs a contemporaneous written acknowledgment to substantiate a charitable contribution of $250 or more. Common elements include the organization’s name, the cash amount or a description of noncash property, and whether goods or services were provided in return. If they were, additional details may be needed. When you select US 501(c)(3), this tool adds common acknowledgment language based on that publication.
Is this tax advice?
No. The wording is based on IRS Publication 1771, but this tool cannot verify your tax status, the deductibility of a gift, or whether the document meets every requirement. Organizations outside the US should choose “Other” to omit US tax statements. Review each receipt before sending and consult a qualified adviser about unusual, quid pro quo, or noncash gifts.
How do I download the receipt as a PDF?
Click Download PDF. Your browser’s print dialog opens with only the document on the page; choose “Save as PDF” as the destination. The same button prints to paper.
What is saved on my device?
Only your organization’s letterhead details, logo, messages, and the next receipt number, so you don’t retype them. Donor names, addresses, and gift details are never stored; they are cleared when you start the next receipt.
Can I send year-end statements?
Yes. Choose the Year-end statement template and add each gift the donor made during the year. The statement lists the gifts, a total, and common acknowledgment language based on IRS Publication 1771. Review the donor and gift details before sending, or use the bulk year-end statement tool for a compatible CSV export.
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