A donor acknowledgement letter should include a few specific items to assist the donor and help your organization comply with IRS regulations. Please keep this written acknowledgement of your donation for your tax records.Brochure includes all materials needed to open a new Franklin Charitable Giving Program account. Safe harbor for certain charitable contributions made in exchange for a state or local tax credit. U.S. territory taxes. This step-by-step guide will help you fill out the donation tax receipt and get things in order for tax season. Your contributions to the program are generally fully tax-deductible in the year they're made. Donating to a New Yorkbased charity does not make you a New York State resident for income tax purposes! Brochure includes all materials needed to open a new Franklin Charitable Giving Program account. If you've set up a recurring donation, you can manage your giving on our donor portal.