We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. A donation receipt documents the details of a cash or property donation that's gifted to an individual cause or organization.Do you need a donation receipt letter to claim a tax deduction? Filling out this form is straightforward. Click "Donate Online". Your receipt will be emailed here. We will only be accepting new items on our current Immediate Needs lists below (unless noted otherwise). To request a donation receipt, click here. 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.