We do not issue receipts for buyers, but we do, upon request of the donor, issue them for donations (usually to businesses). We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes.Don't know how, or what to put into your receipt after your silent auction? 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. That is your choice. There are lots of reasons people choose not to donate. Tax filing requirements relating to charitable deductions of donors who purchase goods at charity auctions.