What to Include

This receipt should indicate the amount of the donation and the date that it was made. It should include basic biographical details about the donor, including both the donor’s full name and address.

How to Receive a Donation Receipt from AHA

1. Look up federal and state tax-deduction limits

Charitable gifts are tax-deductible – but only up to a point. The IRS generally allows up to 50 percent of the filer’s adjusted gross income to be deducted for charitable contributions, provided the return uses itemized deductions. Some exceptions apply, so visit the IRS website for more details.

2. Make a donation via phone, mail or online

Donations to the American Heart Association may be made on their website, over the phone, or through the US mail. Recurring payments can also be set up online. Even small gifts in regular intervals can make a big difference; plus, organizations like the AHA benefit from growing their donor rolls – whatever the size of the individual contributions.

3. Include return address

Include an up-to-date address with every donation so that the receipt can be mailed.

4. Save receipt

Though it is always wise to save donation receipts, it is critical to keep records if a tax deduction will later be claimed. This is especially true for deductions exceeding $500. Beyond this threshold, the IRS requires filers to complete IRS Form 8283 – and big-time donors may attract more scrutiny from the tax authorities.

Federal Tax Identification Number

Most non-profit charitable organizations, including the AHA, are assigned unique Federal Tax Identification Numbers by the IRS. The AHA’s Tax ID is 13-5613797. It is used for a variety of tax matters, and serves as verification of the organization’s tax-exempt status.