In many cases, charitable donations are tax-deductible. When you donate to a qualifying organization, you can deduct the amount from your taxable income.Explore a sample donation request letter for sports teams, plus get a free template and tips for writing your own fundraising letters. We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. We have received your request for sales tax guidance pertaining to your client, which is a non-profit organization that sponsors amateur athletic events. If you would like to request a donation, please fill out the form below. Click here to read our donation guidelines. For federal income taxation purposes, this letter acknowledges your contribution. Donations to high public schools sports are tax deductible, since the IRS considers public schools as "branches" of state government. All requests must come from a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization and include a tax identification number.