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Save the Children has been a pioneer in crypto philanthropy since 2013, becoming the first international NGO to accept a bitcoin donation in response to Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the Philippines.

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:

• Ethereum (ETH)
• USDC
• Bitcoin (BTC)

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 Stellar (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.

Your cryptocurrency donation may be tax-deductible*. 

In the U.S. and several other countries, donating non-cash assets like crypto and stock to qualified charities can have 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 donors in the United States, the IRS has classified cryptocurrency as property for tax purposes. This means that when you donate cryptocurrency to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit such as Save the Children, you may be exempt from capital gains tax on that transaction, and you can 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 U.S. accepts cryptocurrency donations directly through our crypto donation page, powered by Gemini and The Giving Block. Donations are immediately sold and converted to U.S. 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 U.S. regulations.