Writing a Charity Funds Request Letter

A charity letter is written on behalf of or by an NGO in order to mobilize organizations to support them through monetary contributions. The reasons for such charitable collections may wary from noble causes like empowerment of a certain section of society to disaster relief. Such letters should amplify the work that the NGO is doing and the need for funds.

Mention that the charity done by them will be helpful to a lot of people in a number of ways. If you are asking for chairty for a specific, mention that in the letter.

Sample Charity Funds Request Letter Writing Tips:

Letter must clearly bring out the work done by your organisation/NGO.
It must further state the effect of natural disaster (or state of a community).
Should clearly amplify the need for funds.
Letter must justify in short as to how these funds will be used.
In case the organisation will get any benefits like Income Tax Rebate etc should also be stated.

Sample Charity Funds Request Letter Template

Use our free Sample Charity Funds Request Letter to help you get started. Simply download the .doc or pdf file and customize it. If you need additional help or more examples check out some of the sample letters below.

From,
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Date: _____ (Date on Which Letter is Written)

To,
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Subject: Request for Charity.

Dear Sir,

I am sure that you must be aware of ……………………….(name of natural calamity). Though a lot of effort and relief was provided by many government and non-government organizations still a lot has to be done. We are ………………………..(name of your organization), an NGO working for the resettlement of the displaced. Our NGO has taken part in numerous disaster relief activities both at national and international level.

We request your support in terms of monetary contributions which can help us rehabilitate the displaced people who are presently living in 2 camps looked after by our organization. Rehabilitation will include construction of shelters; water provisioning and construction of small tracks to enable these people to start their livelihood again.

I would like to inform that all contributions are eligible for 50% tax deduction under section 80G of Indian Income Tax Act. You are hereby requested to contribute lavishly for the noble cause.

Hope to see a happy and contended nation.

Regards

Yours truly,

Name and Signature

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Sample Charity Funds Request Letter Sample, Email and Example/Format

Sample

From,
Jane Tinton
Project Director
Extending Hands Foundation

Date: 20-06-2017

To,-

Pankit Shah.
234 Kukreja Towers,
Vallabh Baug Lane,
Ghatkopar East,
Mumbai -85

Subject: Request for Charity.

Dear Sir,

I am sure that you must be aware of flash floods that affected the mountainous regions of India in Jun 2013. Though a lot of effort and relief was provided by many government and non-government organizations still a lot has to be done. We are The Hope, an NGO working for the resettlement of the displaced. Our NGO has taken part in numerous disaster relief activities both at national and international level.

I would like to inform that all contributions are eligible for 50% tax deduction under section 80G of Indian Income Tax Act. You are hereby requested to contribute lavishly for the noble cause.

Hope to see a happy and contented nation.

With Regards,

Jane Tinton
Project Director
Extending Hands Foundation

Email Format

Check out the email format below:

To: name@email.com
From: name@email.com
Subject: Charity Letter

Dear Ms. Smyth,

As you know the recent flooding in India has incurred much damage and hardship on the lives on the lives of its residents, as the flooding occurred in the poorer state of Chennai. Many poor families have been dislocated from their homes with loved ones missing.

On behalf of Extending Hands Foundation, an NGO, we appeal to you for a compassionate donation to support the rescue and relief work that is currently carried out by our nation. We hope to secure more foodstuff and medicine for distribution at the relief centers sent up by our counterparts in Chennai.

Your generous contribution will be greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further clarifications.

Thanking you in advance on behalf of the people of Chennai,

Yours Sincerely,