Showing Your Nonprofit Status on GiveSendGo

If you're raising funds as a registered nonprofit organization, you may want to clearly communicate your 501(c)(3) status to givers. GiveSendGo does not automatically generate tax-deductible receipts on behalf of individual fundraisers, but there are ways to share your nonprofit details with supporters.

GiveSendGo Is Not a 501(c)(3)

GiveSendGo is not a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As a result, donations made to most fundraisers on our platform are not automatically tax-deductible. If your fundraiser represents a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, you are responsible for communicating your tax-exempt status directly to your givers.

Sharing Your 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Information with Givers

You can add your nonprofit details to a custom thank-you message, which is automatically sent to givers after each donation. We recommend you include:

1. A personal thank you
   
2. A statement confirming your 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
   
3. Your organization’s full legal name
   
4. Your Tax ID (EIN)
   
5. A statement clarifying the tax-deductible portion of the donation
   
6. A note that any optional tip to GiveSendGo is not tax-deductible
   

Providing this information helps reduce confusion and gives supporters what they may need for their records. You can also add this information to your fundraiser story if you wish. For instructions on setting up your message, see Set Up a Custom Thank You Message for Givers.

Example Text You Can Use

You're welcome to adapt the following to match your organization's voice and compliance requirements:

Dear Generous Giver,

Thank you for your gift to [Your Organization Name]. Your support helps us continue our mission: [Insert mission or purpose].

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, the portion of your gift made directly to [Your Organization Name] is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please keep this message as a record for your tax documentation.

Tax ID: [Your Tax ID]

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [Your Contact Info].

With gratitude,
[Your Organization Name]

Common Questions

Can I edit the official GiveSendGo donation receipt?

No. The donation receipt GiveSendGo sends to givers immediately after they donate cannot be customized. Any additional tax-related language must be communicated elsewhere, like your fundraiser story or a thank you message.

Does GiveSendGo verify nonprofit status?

We verify EINs for business/organization recipients as part of our verification process, but do not independently validate 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Nonprofit recipients are responsible for ensuring their tax-exempt information is accurate and compliant.

Where do I manage my thank you message?

You can manage your fundraiser’s thank you message from your dashboard. For detailed instructions, see our article on setting up a custom thank you email.

For more on how donations on GiveSendGo are treated for tax purposes, see Taxes and Donations on GiveSendGo.

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