In order to claim gifts to holiday charities, the giver must itemize deductions on their tax return. Understanding how charitable donations can impact your tax bill is key as tax season approaches.Learn how to write effective fundraising letters that inspire more support from donors. Explore best practices and templates in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to easily create your donation receipts and the best practices to follow in the year-end receipts to your donors. Include the nonprofit's EIN so the the donor can to check the charity's tax-exempt status with the IRS. A message from Town Supervisor Don Clavin. Photo credit Township of Belleville: Children penned letters to Santa - complete, no doubt, with their wish lists - during Belleville's Holiday Extravaganza. Families who qualify and preregistered food voucher winter coats and toys for children 16 and under. Just do something—and don't outsource your charity in the style of Franklin Graham.