Religion has been cited as the biggest motivation for donating to charitable causes in the United States. Survey data suggests that the largest percentage of donations in 2022 went to religious causes (27%), highlighting the crucial role that religious contributions play in sustaining the work of churches and other religious institutions.
These donations can be documented and acknowledged by the church through a donation receipt. WordLayouts’ professionally designed church donation template is ideal for creating a receipt for any donations and can be used instantly.
A church donation receipt is issued by the church when an individual or entity makes any contribution to it. In the United States, a receipt is important for both donors and churches for any contributions made to the church. Receipts can help your donors claim tax benefits, as they cannot claim it without a proof of their donation. If a donation is more than $250, a receipt is mandatory for the donor while filing taxes.
Moreover, as a church, a donation receipt also helps you maintain accurate records and in the event of an IRS audit can help you substantiate your information in the tax records. Remember that if a donation is less than $75, then the receipt is not necessary.
This church receipt template is a comprehensive document and contains all the necessary information for an accurate and financial document. The header information contains placeholders for receipt number, date, and time. In the donor details, you can write the donor’s name, contact number, address, city, state, and zip code.
In the donation information, placeholders are provided for listing the name of items, their quantity, and their value. You can also add authorized signatures and the date of donation in the designated text fields. There is also a placeholder provided for the committee’s signature and date if needed. At the end, an appreciation statement has been added, which contains a placeholder to add your church’s name.
Use these templates to create a custom donation receipt, make your donors feel acknowledged and build a strong sense of belonging with your church.
FAQs
Is this template available in multiple formats?
We have provided this template in DOCX, DOTX, ODT, and Google Docs formats.
Can I make any changes to this receipt template?
Absolutely. This template is fully customizable which means that you can edit text fields, add any custom field or remove any section or field which is not relevant. Moreover, you can also easily change fonts, font size, and colors in this template as well.
Is it possible to add the details of my church to this template?
Yes. You can add your church’s name and any image in the icon and text field at the top of the template.
