Donate Bitcoin 
& Cryptocurrency 
to Charity

Save the Children was the first iNGO (international Non-Governmental Organization) to accept a bitcoin donation in 2013 in response to Typhoon Haiyan which struck Southeast Asia and devastated the Philippines.

Around the world children are being robbed of their futures by a global economy built on inequality and greed. With your continued support, Save the Children believes that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies can be a force for good and a force for financial inclusion.

Save the Children's crypto fundraising is powered by The Giving Block and our crypto wallet custodian, Gemini*. We can accept any cryptocurrency currently available on the Gemini Exchange.

We accept multiple cryptocurrencies, including but not limited to: 
Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH)
USDC

For the latest list of cryptocurrencies, we accept*, please visit our crypto donation page.

*Gemini regularly adds new cryptocurrencies to their platform for trading.

There are various automatic crypto matches running for donations to Save the Children. Please visit The Giving Block for the latest information. Please note that Save the Children receives matches only for donations made directly to us.

You can also donate Cardano (ADA), Algorand (ALGO), Cosmos (ATOMA), Polkadot (DOT), Flow (FLOW), Solana (SOL), Tether (USDT), and or Stella (XLM) to Save the Children.

We accept the proceeds from an NFT sale once converted to a cryptocurrency such as ETH.

For an NFT or other smart contract, you can dynamically generate a unique, static, reusable wallet address for Save the Children with these simple steps:

Step 1: Input a comment in the “Donation notes” field (optional)

Step 2: Select the crypto type

Step 3: Click the CONTINUE button

Step 4: Add your email and/or contact information (optional if you would like an email confirmation)

Step 5: Click the CONTINUE button

Step 6: Copy and paste the dynamic address or QR code that is generated.

#CryptoGivingTuesday is the unofficial start of #BagSeason, the holiday giving season for the crypto community. It takes place annually on the Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday.

#NFTuesday brings together NFT marketplaces, artists, galleries and projects to bring visibility and raise funds for important causes.

Yes, your cryptocurrency donation can be tax-deductible*. Save the Children offers supporters who want to donate cryptocurrency to charity the ability to donate in a tax-efficient way.

In the U.S. and several other countries, donating non-cash assets like crypto and stock to qualified charities has significant tax benefits. Donated crypto and stocks generally aren’t subject to capital gains tax, which can be as high as 20%, according to The Giving Block.

According to Fidelity, "when you donate cryptocurrency directly to charity, you can potentially eliminate capital gains tax liability on the contributed asset. The donor also generally has the secondary benefit of a tax deduction for the fair market value of the asset." 

For example, for donors in the United States, the IRS has classified bitcoin as property for tax purposes. This means that when you donate bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit such as Save the Children, you don't have to pay capital gains tax on that transaction, and you will receive a tax receipt if you provide your email address.

*Depends on your country's tax laws. Please consult a qualified tax advisor.

Yes, you can donate anonymously. However, you will not receive a tax receipt unless you provide your email address.

Save the Children US accepts cryptocurrency donations directly through our crypto donation page, powered by Gemini and The Giving Block. Donations are immediately sold and converted to US Dollars. We do this so that we can operationalize your donations to have immediate impact for the families and children we serve.

Yes, donating cryptocurrency to Save the Children US is safe and secure. Save the Children's crypto partners have industry leading security controls to ensure a safe and trusted fundraising platform and are subject to global regulator security requirements.

Yes, cryptocurrency can be donated to Save the Children from anywhere around the world, with the exception that Save the Children do not currently accept donations from individuals located in OFAC sanctioned countries due to US regulations.