Barspende

Barspende refers to a donation paid in cash or cash-equivalent funds to a charitable, religious, political, or non-profit organization. It is distinguished from Sachspende, a donation of goods or services. The term is common in German-speaking countries and arises in fundraising, voluntary work, and club activities.

In tax and legal contexts, barspenden are subject to jurisdiction-specific rules. Cash donations to eligible non-profit organizations are often tax-deductible up to certain limits, with proof required. For small amounts, a bank transfer receipt or cash register receipt may suffice; for larger contributions, the recipient typically issues a formal donation receipt (Spendenbestätigung/Zuwendungsbestätigung) to enable tax deduction. Rules vary by country and organization type; donations to political parties or religious communities may follow separate limits and documentation requirements.

Barspende remains a flexible form of support because cash is universally accepted and easy to give, but it also requires careful record-keeping to support any tax relief or reporting. Transparency and anti-fraud measures are matters of ongoing consideration for donors and recipient organizations. See also Spende, Sachspende, Spendenquittung.