Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about generating professional CRA-compliant charity receipts
See a Sample Receipt
Download a sample CRA-compliant charity receipt to see exactly what your donors will receive. This example shows all required elements and professional formatting that meets Canada Revenue Agency standards.
These sample receipts demonstrate the required elements and layout.
CRA Compliance Checklist
Our receipts meet all Canada Revenue Agency requirements for official donation receipts
| # | Required element (per CRA) | Applies to … | FreeCharityReceipts.ca |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statement: "Official donation receipt for income-tax purposes" | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 2 | Charity / qualified donee name (exact CRA spelling) | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 3 | Charity / qualified donee Canadian address | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 4 | CRA registration number (if a registered charity, RCAAA, RJO, RNASO) | Where applicable | ✅ Compliant |
| 5 | Unique serial number for the receipt | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 6 | Location issued (city/town/municipality) | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 7 | Date ⁄ year gift received | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 8 | Date receipt issued | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 9 | Donor's full name | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 10 | Donor's address | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 11 | Amount of the gift (cash or FMV) | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 12 | Value & description of any advantage (split-receipting) | If advantage given | ✅ Compliant |
| 13 | Eligible amount of the gift (net of advantage) | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 14 | Authorized signature (or facsimile) | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 15 | CRA notice line: "Canada Revenue Agency – canada.ca/charities-giving" | All gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 16 | Brief description of donated property | Non-cash gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 17 | Appraiser's name & address (if appraised) | Non-cash gifts | ✅ Compliant |
| 18 | Fair-market value / deemed FMV of property | Non-cash gifts | ✅ Compliant |
Based on CRA requirements for official donation receipts