Updated June 03, 2022
A United Way donation receipt is used as proof when reporting to the IRS for a tax deduction from a contribution to UWW. United Way is recognized as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Goods or services provided in exchange for a contribution are not eligible for tax credits.
Tax ID Number (EIN) – 13-1635294
Donation Methods
United Way focuses primarily on education, financial stability and health which creates many ways to make a contribution towards their many causes. Use the links below to donate.
Donate Online – Their primary way in which people can donate cash via credit card or with a PayPal account.
Donate Stock – United Way will provide you with their brokerage firm’s name including the DTC number, account name and number, and phone number. In order to avoid capital gains taxation, stock should be transferred to United Way’s account prior to being sold.
Donate Bitcoin – Donate Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash via BitPay.
Planned Giving – From IRAs to life insurance policies that have outlasted their purpose.
How to Write
Download: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx) or Open Document Text (.odt)
1 – Access Your Copy Of The United Way Donation Receipt
Utilize any of the image caption buttons to download a file version of this receipt that you are comfortable (and able to) edit onscreen. The file version label (“PDF,” “ODT,” and “Word”) on each button will give you access to this receipt.
2 – Input Receipt Information Necessary To Solidify Donation Tax Status
A few requirements will need to be satisfied to complete this receipt. First, assign it a filing number that is not repeatable anywhere in your system. This I.D. should be input to the first blank line “Receipt No.” 
The official Entity Identification Number of the United Way Organization accepting the donation must be presented just after the label “Tax ID Number (EIN)” 
3 – Identify The United Way Donor
Locate the line “Donated By” then supply it with the full name of the individual or entity that is submitting the donation this receipt is concerned with documenting. 
The full address of the United Way Donor must be supplied. Perform this task by entering its components to the spaces labeled “Street Address,” “City,” “State,” and “Zip” 
4 – Discuss Then Authenticate The United Way Donation
A brief discussion involving the donation will need to be presented. This receipt will seek a quick definition of the donation by requesting key items of information on the next few lines. First, record the received “Donation Date” on the next line. 
The dollar amount (or how much the donated item is worth) must be input on the blank space labeled “Donation Value.” 
Now, if the donation came in the form of money, then use the “Donation Description” area included to report the method. For instance, write in the word “check” if this was a check then input the check number used. If this an item or property, you must provide an adequate description to this area. 
The United Way Representative handling the receipt of this donation and providing the documentation currently being completed must sign his or her name on the “Representative Signature” line. 
The United Way Representative should also print his or her name on the “Print Name” line. 