We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. Donors must have a bank record or written acknowledgment from the nonprofit before claiming a tax deduction for a charitable contribution.In that case, all you need to provide in the donation receipt is the name and EIN of the organization, date of donation, and a description of the donated item. The Donation Value Guide below helps you determine the approximate tax-deductible value of some of the more commonly donated items. Donation receipts are important! Here's how to create donation receipts your donors (and the IRS) will love. Tax-exempt status statement: Statement that the organization is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. A tax donation letter contains details about the donation, including the date, a description, donor information, and value. The full-year summary of your donations is typically available in late January of the new year, in PDF form, via your online account under "Manage my Giving".