A modern tool to unlock crypto donations for your cause
As part of the Smart Giving Suite, FreeWill’s crypto giving tool allows nonprofits to benefit from donor support in over 300 cryptocurrencies. The crypto is donated to the FreeWill Impact Fund, which automatically liquidates it into a cash grant for your organization. This ensures zero transaction fees by FreeWill and full IRS compliance, all without requiring your nonprofit to manage a digital wallet.
Built to make cryptocurrency donations effortless
No need to set up a digital wallet
Crypto with FreeWill is set up so that 501(c)(3) organizations don’t need their own wallet or exchange to benefit from crypto philanthropy.
Zero fees on crypto donations
Crypto with FreeWill doesn’t charge your supporters any transaction fees, meaning you receive 100% of the net proceeds in cash.
300+ cryptocurrencies available
FreeWill's crypto donation tool is the most comprehensive product for crypto generosity, enabling supporters to give in over 300 cryptocurrencies while you receive the funds as cash grants.
Automatic liquidation & IRS compliance
FreeWill handles the liquidation and IRS compliance to minimize risk and simplify your work.
Why invest in a crypto donation platform?
Crypto is no longer a niche concept. Today, roughly one in four U.S. adults owns or uses cryptocurrency, and crypto owners are more generous than their traditional counterparts. With FreeWill, your nonprofit doesn’t need to be an expert to accept cryptocurrency donations and benefit from this rapidly expanding wave of digital generosity.
Your Millennial and Gen Z donors are waiting
The average crypto gift made via FreeWill’s platform is more than $7,000—exponentially higher than traditional online cash donations.
With nearly half (49%) of Gen Z and Millennial investors now owning cryptocurrency, a massive generational shift in wealth is underway. Your organization has an opportunity to diversify revenue, reach younger tech-savvy donors, and secure major gifts by accepting donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets.
Why attract crypto donors with FreeWill?
700+
receive crypto-funded cash grants from the FreeWill Impact Fund
300+
cryptocurrencies for supporters to choose from
$7K
is the average cryptocurrency donation with FreeWill
Nonprofits unlock more gifts by accepting crypto
Our experience made a crypto
believer of our board.
Laura Giacomoni
San Antonio Area Foundation
Philanthropic Advisor for
Donor Services
Philanthropic Advisor for
Donor Services
With FreeWill, we hope to standardize crypto into our campaign cadence, and continue leading innovative work for AIDS research.
Joseph Ferrara
amfAR
Director of Philanthropy
Director of Philanthropy
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Crypto donation FAQ
What are crypto donations?
A crypto donation is a charitable contribution made using digital currencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum instead of cash. With FreeWill’s specialized software, donors transfer these digital tokens from their personal cryptocurrency wallets directly to the FreeWill Impact Fund. The crypto is then converted into cash and distributed as a grant to support your organization’s mission.
What happens to the cryptocurrency once it’s donated?
To mitigate market volatility risks, donated cryptocurrency is immediately converted into cash. FreeWill’s crypto donation software automatically liquidates the digital tokens into U.S. dollars the moment they are received, and the net proceeds are transferred directly into your nonprofit’s bank account as a cash grant.
Why should our nonprofit encourage cryptocurrency donations?
Providing a way for supporters to give crypto allows your nonprofit to create a new revenue stream and meet the evolving preferences of modern philanthropists. Donors prefer giving crypto because they can maximize their charitable impact compared to cash since they can avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated asset. Blockchain transfers are inherently efficient and secure, often resulting in lower transaction fees than traditional payment methods. Most importantly, offering this option empowers tech-savvy generations to seamlessly align their digital wealth with the causes they care about.
Are cryptocurrency donations tax-deductible for donors?
Yes. The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property, meaning it shares the same tax-advantaged status as donated stocks. Donors who give crypto directly to a 501(c)(3) charity avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation and can claim a federal income tax deduction for the asset's full fair market value.
What is the cryptocurrency donation process?
With a crypto donation tool like FreeWill, the workflow is entirely digital and completed in a few simple steps:
1. Selection: The donor visits your custom donation page and selects their preferred coin from over 300 available options.
2. Transfer: The donor securely sends the tokens from their personal crypto wallet to a unique donation address.
3. Payout: The platform processes the exchange and issues a cash grant to your organization.
How does FreeWill handle IRS compliance and tax receipts?
FreeWill automatically manages all administrative and regulatory requirements. Immediately after a transaction occurs, the platform generates and emails an IRS-compliant tax receipt to the donor. FreeWill also tracks the liquidation details on the backend, ensuring your nonprofit stays fully compliant without needing to manually manage complex crypto accounting rules.
Tap into 21st-century generosity by accepting crypto donations
Join the 700+ charities that use FreeWill to unlock crypto generosity and tap into the next generation of giving.
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