In Kind Donation Guidelines

Summary

In-kind donations, such as property use, should be acknowledged with a letter detailing the donation, duration, and gratitude, without assigning monetary value. Donors determine the fair market value for tax purposes. For audits, record the donations description and purpose without monetary value, and disclose it as a non-cash contribution in financial statements. Consult an accountant for compliance with accounting standards like GAAP.

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what about fmv?
In the context of in-kind donations, FMV stands for Fair Market Value. It's important to note:
- Your nonprofit should not assign a monetary value to the in-kind donation in the acknowledgment letter.
- Donors should determine the FMV for their own tax purposes.
- Consult a tax advisor for proper valuation.
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but how does my nonprofit recognize the donation on our end? like on our audit?
To recognize an in-kind donation like the use of an apartment on your nonprofit's audit, consider the following:
- Record the Donation: Note the description, date, and purpose of the donation in your books.
- No Monetary Value: Do not assign a monetary value in your records.
- Disclosure: Include it in your financial statements as a non-cash contribution.
- Consult Accountant: Seek advice for compliance with accounting standards (like GAAP).
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