{"id":86611,"date":"2025-08-07T06:27:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=86611"},"modified":"2025-08-07T06:27:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:27:23","slug":"9-different-nonprofits-that-accept-cryptocurrency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=86611","title":{"rendered":"9 Different Nonprofits That Accept Cryptocurrency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo by Mei-Ling Mirow<\/a> on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n

Remember the early days of Bitcoin? It was just starting to make its mark, used here and there for transactions\u00a0, not yet the powerhouse it is today. Back then, the nonprofit organization WikiLeaks<\/strong>, known for its news leaks and classified media publications, made headlines by announcing that it would accept Bitcoin donations. This move came after the U.S. government pressured payment gateways to cut ties with the organization.<\/p>\n

This incident gave Bitcoin the initial push it needed, drawing more attention and proving to the world that cryptocurrency, with its immutability, transparency, and security, could serve as a viable financial source.<\/p>\n

Since then, many nonprofit organizations have embraced cryptocurrencies as an easy way to attract\u00a0funds.<\/p>\n

For crypto holders looking to make a positive impact on the world, donating to nonprofits is not only a way to effect change but also offers potential tax benefits.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re eager to use your crypto for good but not sure where to start, look no further! This post has got you covered with a list of nonprofits that accept crypto donations.<\/p>\n

Ready to make a difference? Let\u2019s dive in and see how crypto can change lives for the\u00a0better!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Giving\u00a0Block<\/a><\/h3>\n

Giving Block<\/strong> is not a nonprofit accepting crypto payments. Instead, it works as the platform listing many nonprofits that accept crypto donations.<\/p>\n

It started back in 2018 when the crypto market was booming and the IRS treated cryptocurrencies as property that could be\u00a0taxable.<\/p>\n

At that time, Giving Block came up with a solution to allow crypto holders to donate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly to nonprofits while providing tax benefits. In short, if donated directly to a nonprofit, they would not be liable for capital gains tax and could write it off on their taxes (similar to a stock donation).<\/p>\n

Now, Giving Block has become the go-to platform for raising crypto donations.<\/p>\n

Also, for many crypto donors like you, the platform makes it easy to donate crypto and get tax benefits.<\/p>\n

With Giving Block, you can donate Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Zcash (ZEC), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), Chainlink (LINK),<\/strong> and Basic Attention Token\u00a0(BAT)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At the time of donating, Giving Block lets you remain completely anonymous and sends you the tax receipt via\u00a0email.<\/p>\n

2. Red\u00a0Cross<\/a><\/h3>\n

Red Cross<\/strong> is a famous, large, and powerful nonprofit with more than 97 million volunteers around the\u00a0world.<\/p>\n

With such a massive number of volunteers, the Red Cross\u2019s main mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering\u200a\u2014\u200awhether it\u2019s donating blood, responding to natural disasters, or training first responders for emergencies.<\/p>\n

They first started accepting crypto donations in Bitcoin<\/strong> and Bitcoin Cash<\/strong> in 2014\u200a\u2014\u200ainitially through the American National Red Cross<\/strong>. During the COVID pandemic, other Red Cross branches around the world also began accepting crypto donations.<\/p>\n

You may not find a donation page directly on their main website, but you can search online for their BitPay page<\/strong> to donate\u00a0crypto.<\/p>\n

3. Free Software Foundation<\/a><\/h3>\n

Digital privacy<\/strong> is a hot topic now, and software like Tor<\/strong> provides privacy protection by accepting crypto donations. You\u2019ll also find Tor<\/strong> and other privacy-focused projects listed on Giving\u00a0Block.<\/p>\n

The Free Software Foundation (FSF)<\/strong> has a similar mission\u200a\u2014\u200aemphasizing digital freedom by letting users run, copy, study, change, improve, and distribute software.<\/p>\n

Started back in 1985 to support the free software movement, FSF has been championing the idea of \u201cfree software\u201d as in \u201cfree\u00a0speech.\u201d<\/p>\n

They began accepting Bitcoin donations<\/strong> in 2011, added Litecoin<\/strong> in 2013, and now accept both via their donation page. If you donate directly to the wallet address mentioned in their blog, you won\u2019t receive a receipt unless you email them for\u00a0one.<\/p>\n

4. Tunapanda<\/a><\/h3>\n

Founded in 2013, Tunapanda<\/strong> is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization operating in East Africa<\/strong>, offering training to disadvantaged young\u00a0people.<\/p>\n

They run 3-month technology, design, and business training courses and also provide free, open-source educational resources offline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tunapanda currently accepts Bitcoin donations<\/strong> through their website via QR code or wallet\u00a0address.<\/p>\n

5. Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)<\/a><\/h3>\n

EFF<\/strong> is a leading nonprofit defending digital privacy, free speech, and online innovation for over 30\u00a0years.<\/p>\n

Their mission includes:<\/p>\n

Providing legal defense for online privacy\u00a0casesSupporting technologies that preserve personal\u00a0freedomsExposing government overreachPublishing helpful digital rights content like whitepapers and explainers<\/p>\n

To support EFF\u2019s mission, you can donate Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH),<\/strong> and Ethereum (ETH)<\/strong> through their donation\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

6. United\u00a0Way<\/a><\/h3>\n

United Way<\/strong> is the largest nonprofit on this list that accepts Bitcoin<\/strong> donations.<\/p>\n

This U.S.-based nonprofit\u2019s main goal is to fight for the health, education, and financial stability<\/strong> of every person in every community.<\/p>\n

Even though United Way doesn\u2019t actively promote crypto donations on their main website, you can still find their Bitcoin donation page<\/strong> with a quick online\u00a0search.<\/p>\n

7. Save the Children\u00a0Fund<\/a><\/h3>\n

Save the Children Fund<\/strong> was founded in London in 1919<\/strong>, over a century ago, and it\u2019s still making a huge impact\u00a0today.<\/p>\n

They work to improve children\u2019s lives through education, healthcare<\/strong>, and economic opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re also active in crisis zones like Gaza, Ukraine, Somalia,<\/strong> and Afghanistan<\/strong>, offering food, medical aid, and\u00a0shelter.<\/p>\n

In 2013, Save the Children became the first iNGO (international Non-Governmental Organization)<\/strong> to accept\u00a0Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

Now they accept various cryptocurrencies and even NFTs<\/strong>, thanks to a partnership with The Giving Block<\/strong> and Gemini<\/strong>. You can donate using any crypto supported on the Gemini Exchange.<\/p>\n

8. Antiwar<\/a><\/h3>\n

Antiwar.com<\/strong> has been a trusted source for antiwar news and analysis<\/strong> since\u00a01995.<\/p>\n

Their mission is to raise awareness about globalist and interventionist agendas<\/strong>, advocating for peace and individual liberty.<\/p>\n

They rely on public support and accept donations in Bitcoin<\/strong> and Bitcoin Cash<\/strong> through their\u00a0website.<\/p>\n

9. Internet\u00a0Archive<\/a><\/h3>\n

Last but not least, the Internet Archive<\/strong> is a digital library of historic and modern web content, including books, software, music, and\u00a0videos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This nonprofit allows users to upload and download digital content while its automated web crawlers archive the public\u00a0web.<\/p>\n

They began accepting Bitcoin donations<\/strong> in 2011 and have since added Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, XRP,<\/strong> and\u00a0Zcash<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You can donate crypto by visiting their donation page or sending it directly to their wallet address listed in the FAQ\u00a0section.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts\u2026<\/h3>\n

These are ten different nonprofits currently accepting cryptocurrency donations.<\/p>\n

As I mentioned earlier, giving a portion of your crypto earnings to nonprofits is one of the best ways to create real-world impact.<\/p>\n

It also helps promote the crypto space in a positive light, showing that blockchain and digital currencies aren\u2019t just about profits, but about purpose<\/strong>\u00a0too.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s your turn: pick one (or more) of these amazing organizations and donate a part of your crypto to bring positive change into the\u00a0world.<\/p>\n

9 Different Nonprofits That Accept Cryptocurrency<\/a> was originally published in Coinmonks<\/a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Photo by Mei-Ling Mirow on\u00a0Unsplash Remember the early days of Bitcoin? It was just starting to make its mark, used here and there for transactions\u00a0, not yet the powerhouse it is today. Back then, the nonprofit organization WikiLeaks, known for its news leaks and classified media publications, made headlines by announcing that it would accept […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interesting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86611"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=86611"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86611\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=86611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=86611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=86611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}