The IRS has clear rules for what a donation acknowledgment must say. Here’s what to include, the thresholds that matter, and how to send compliant receipts automatically.
The essentials the IRS looks for on a written acknowledgment.
Your organization’s name, the contribution amount (or a description of non-cash gifts), and the date received.
For gifts of $250 or more, a written acknowledgment must state whether any goods or services were provided — and if not, say so explicitly.
If the donor received a benefit (a ticket, dinner, merchandise), and the payment is over $75, the receipt must state the benefit’s fair market value and that only the amount above it is deductible.
Turn on donation receipts and every gift is acknowledged correctly — no templates to maintain.
Every donation triggers a receipt with your name, verified EIN, amount, and date.
The “no goods or services were provided” statement is included by default.
When a benefit applies over the $75 threshold, the fair market value and deductible amount are stated for you.
Show a Verified Non-Profit badge so donors trust the receipt.
Receipts arrive by email and on the donor’s status page.
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Stop copy-pasting acknowledgment language. AxeFee sends IRS-ready donation receipts automatically — with your EIN, the required statements, and quid-pro-quo disclosures — on every gift.
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The IRS requires a contemporaneous written acknowledgment for any single contribution of $250 or more. Many nonprofits send one for every gift as good practice — AxeFee does this automatically.
If a donor pays more than $75 and receives something in return, you must disclose the fair market value of what they received and state that only the amount above it is deductible. AxeFee computes and states this for you.
Yes — once your EIN is verified, it appears on receipts along with a Verified Non-Profit badge on your checkout pages.
This is general information, not tax advice. For your organization’s specific situation, consult a tax professional. AxeFee’s receipts follow the standard IRS acknowledgment requirements.
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