Charity
Charity
Support nonprofits and charities that accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto donations — give directly without fees.
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Zcash Crypto donations go straight to the recipient’s wallet, cutting out payment processors and their fees. Most organizations listed here accept BTC and ETH at minimum; many also take USDC, SOL, and USDT.
Why Donate Crypto?
Cryptocurrency donations offer unique advantages for both donors and charitable organizations:
Tax Efficiency — In many jurisdictions, donating appreciated crypto directly (rather than selling and donating cash) can eliminate capital gains tax on the appreciation while still providing a full fair-market-value deduction. This makes crypto one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.
Lower Fees — Traditional payment processors charge 2-5% in fees. Crypto donations bypass these intermediaries, ensuring more of your donation reaches the intended cause.
Transparency — Blockchain technology provides an immutable record of transactions. Some organizations use this transparency to show donors exactly how funds are used.
Global Reach — Crypto donations can reach organizations in regions with limited banking infrastructure or strict capital controls, making it possible to support causes worldwide.
Causes and Organizations
Causes covered span a wide range: digital rights and privacy advocacy through the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Tor Project, global humanitarian relief via World Vision and Americares, children’s welfare through Save the Children and No Kid Hungry, and human rights work at the Human Rights Foundation. You’ll also find medical research organizations like the American Cancer Society and wildlife conservation groups.
How to Donate
All listings under Donations have been verified to accept crypto directly through their official sites. Most organizations provide:
- A dedicated crypto donation page with wallet addresses
- QR codes for easy mobile wallet donations
- Support for major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT)
- Automatic tax receipt generation for qualifying donations
Tips for Crypto Donors
- Verify the wallet address — Always double-check addresses on the organization’s official website
- Consider stablecoins for large donations — Avoid price volatility between your donation and its use
- Keep records — Save transaction hashes and receipts for tax purposes
- Check for matching programs — Some employers match crypto donations just like traditional donations
- Explore donor-advised funds — Some crypto-specific donor-advised funds can help manage charitable giving strategies
Subcategories
- Donations (30)
Listings
- American Cancer Society — Cancer charity accepting cryptocurrency donations through its Cancer Crypto Fund.
- Americares — Global health-focused humanitarian organization providing disaster relief and medical aid, accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum donations.
- Anti-Cruelty — Chicago animal welfare nonprofit focused on adoption and humane education, accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum donations.
- British Red Cross — UK charity accepting 70+ cryptocurrency donations including BTC, ETH, and USDC via The Giving Block to support humanitarian aid worldwide.
- Collaboratory — Community foundation accepting cryptocurrency donations via The Giving Block.
- Electronic Frontier Foundation — Leading digital rights nonprofit defending civil liberties online, accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Zcash, Solana, Cardano, and many more cryptocurrencies.
- Foundation Fighting Blindness — Nonprofit funding research into cures for blindness-causing retinal diseases, accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, USDT, and SOL donations.
- Friends of Bonobos — Conservation nonprofit accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto donations.
- Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris — US nonprofit supporting the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum donations for the cause.
- Human Rights Foundation — Nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, accepting Bitcoin donations to support its mission.
- Identity Theft Resource Center — Nonprofit helping identity theft victims that accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, USDT, and SOL donations via The Giving Block.
- Internet Archive — Nonprofit digital library offering free access to books, movies, music, and web pages, accepting Bitcoin and other crypto donations.
- Just Peoples — Charity platform accepting Bitcoin and crypto donations for grassroots projects.
- Khan Academy — Nonprofit educational organization providing free online courses, accepting Bitcoin and other crypto donations to support accessible education worldwide.
- LIFT — Fintech-focused nonprofit that accepts crypto donations in Ethereum, USDC, and USDT to advance financial inclusion initiatives.
- Longevity Science Foundation — Foundation funding longevity and healthspan research that accepts donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, USDT, and SOL.
- Malala Fund — Education charity accepting crypto donations including BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, and SOL.
- Marine Megafauna Foundation — Marine wildlife conservation nonprofit that accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum donations to fund research and protection of ocean species.
- No Kid Hungry — US charity working to end childhood hunger that accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC donations to fund school meal programs.
- Save the Children — First international NGO to accept Bitcoin (2013). Supports children worldwide with BTC, ETH, USDC, SOL, and many more cryptocurrencies via The Giving Block.
- SolarBuddy — Nonprofit bringing solar lights to communities without electricity, accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC donations for their programs.
- Susan G. Komen — Breast cancer research and support charity that accepts crypto donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and SOL.
- Tor Project — Nonprofit organization that develops and maintains the Tor anonymity network, accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Monero, Stellar, and Zcash donations.
- Ukraine Government — Official Ukrainian government crypto fund accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT donations to support defense, humanitarian aid, and rebuilding efforts. Established in 2022, managed by Ministry of Digital Transformation.
- UNHCR — UN Refugee Agency accepting 70+ cryptocurrency donations including BTC, ETH, USDC, and DAI via The Giving Block to support refugees worldwide.
- UNICEF — UN children's agency accepting 50+ cryptocurrency donations including BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC via The Giving Block to support children worldwide.
- Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation) — Nonprofit organization behind Wikipedia that accepts cryptocurrency donations to keep free knowledge accessible to everyone globally.
- World Vision — Humanitarian charity accepting cryptocurrency donations like Bitcoin and Ether.
- YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg — Community-focused YMCA serving Greater St. Petersburg that accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum donations to support local programs.
- YMCA of the Suncoast — Florida YMCA serving the Suncoast community that accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC donations to support its programs.