501(c)(3) Letter Request

Guidelines to follow when you are requesting a 501(c)(3) letter for non-cash donations:

Obtain Church Board Approval for the donation
The donation must be recorded in the church minutes.
Issue a letter to the donor on the church’s letterhead acknowledging receipt of the item donated.
Do not state a dollar amount in the letter unless there were actual receipts or invoices submitted by the donor.
File a copy of the letter with church records.
Issue a Form 8283 for donations of more than $500.
Contact the Auditing Department if you require additional information or have any questions.
Note: The value of someone’s time or service is not considered a non-cash donation (IRS Publication 526).

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Date*

Name*

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Is this for non-cash donation? *If Yes, please make sure to follow the Non-cash donations guidelines*

Yes

I am a church…letter will be sent only to pastor, first elder, church treasurer, principals, school accountant or CCC VP or directors.*

Treasurer or Business Manager

Pastor or Principal

First Elder or School Accountant

CCC VP or Director

Your Email *We will send you the letter as PDF via e-mail*

Your Church, Company, Group or School *Select your church or school from the dropdown menu. Schools are listed after churches*

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Name and address of THE COMPANY ASKING THE CHURCH for this letter *PLEASE DO NOT ENTER YOURS OR YOUR CHURCH/SCHOOL'S NAME/ADDRESS*

Reason why you need this 501(c)(3) Letter**

Enter the Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your Church/School (Leave it blank if you don't know the number)*