We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. When you donate items to Goodwill you will receive a receipt from one of our donation attendants.Keep this receipt for your tax records. The auction will open Monday, November 2nd. Agencies can submit items for the auction today thru Friday, October 30th using this form:. 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. This article presents an overview of key charitable auction compliance issues and how to use donor education as part of compliance. Don't know how, or what to put into your receipt after your silent auction? The charity which received the item must acknowledge receipt of the donation on Part IV of Form 8283. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN TO: Wolf Trap Foundation.