The receipt they handed me just had "2 bags, clothes" listed on it. As the donor, apparently I am supposed to fill in the value.This receipt is issued to individuals who have donated cash or payment, personal property, or a vehicle and seek to claim the donation as a tax deduction. 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. Giving receipts is an important practice since 501(c)(3) donations are tax-deductible to the donor. Our sample form provides an easy way to get started. Income Tax Charitable Deduction. On your income tax forms, fill out Schedule A if you itemize your deductions. We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. Looking to craft your donation receipts?