Donate Cryptocurrency
to BRC
Support BRC by making a charitable gift in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. We accept donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 40 leading cryptocurrencies.
Making a cryptocurrency donation enables BRC to help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to reclaim their lives, restoring hope and dignity by offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency.
How can I donate cryptocurrency to BRC?
Donating crypto is safe, easy, and fast. Using the widget on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick three-step process:
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Select your preferred crypto and enter your gift amount
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Type in your email and basic info (or choose to give anonymously)
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Make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated tax receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide. This confirmation of your donation will help you close the loop when calculating your taxes.
Crypto charitable donations are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange.
Why does BRC accept cryptocurrency?
Crypto Philanthropy is a new and thrilling fundraising avenue for nonprofit organizations like {Your Organization}. With more than 220 million crypto users worldwide and the value of many cryptocurrencies rising, the crypto community is in a position to make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy.
Donating crypto is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them.
We are excited about what the future holds in the crypto and blockchain space, and believe that we’ve just scratched the surface of its true fundraising potential.
Which cryptocurrencies do you accept?
We currently accept more than 40 cryptocurrencies, including:
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Aave (AAVE), Amp (AMP), Balancer (BAL), Bancor Network Token (BNT), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Chainlink (LINK), Compound (COMP), Curve (CRV), Dai (DAI), Decentraland (MANA), Dogecoin (DOGE), Enjin Coin (ENJ), Ethereum (ETH), Fantom (FTM), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), The Graph (GRT), Injective Protocol (INJ), Kyber Network (KNC), Litecoin (LTC), Livepeer (LPT), Loopring (LRC), Maker (MKR), PAX Gold (PAXG), Polygon (MATIC), Ren (REN), Storj (STORJ), SushiSwap (SUSHI), Synthetix (SNX), UMA (UMA), Uniswap (UNI), Yearn.Finance (YFI), Zcash (ZEC), 0x (ZRX) and 1inch (1INCH).
We are continually in the process of adding support for new cryptocurrencies, so please check back soon for more giving options.
Are crypto donations tax-deductible?
Yes! Crypto donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your crypto donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the U.S.
By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
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As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor. Get more information about lowering your crypto taxes.
What is #CryptoGivingTuesday?
#CryptoGivingTuesday is the biggest occasion of the year for crypto fundraising and giving.
Established in 2019 by The Giving Block to encourage crypto users to make donations and raise awareness among nonprofits about the ease and the benefits of accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S.
Today, #CryptoGivingTuesday drives millions of dollars worth of crypto donations toward nonprofits, charities, foundations, universities, faith-based organizations, and more.
What is
#BagSeason?
#BagSeason is the crypto community’s annual fundraising season that starts with #CryptoGivingTuesday, and runs throughout the month of December.
#BagSeason aims to bring visibility to nonprofits that accept crypto, and to inspire crypto users to donate to charitable causes before the end of the calendar year.
I need assistance! How can I get in touch?
Thank you for your interest in supporting BRC!
For questions or more information about making a crypto donation, please contact Miguel Guadalupe, VP of Development, at mguadalupe@brc.org.