Cryptocurrency donations
Donate BTC, ETH, USDC, or 70+ other cryptocurrencies to Feed America. For long-held appreciated crypto, you avoid capital-gains tax AND deduct the full fair market value — same advantage as donating stock.
Why crypto gifts are tax-efficient
Suppose you bought $1,000 of ETH that's now worth $10,000 (held >1 year). Two paths:
- Sell, donate cash — Owe long-term capital-gains tax on $9,000 gain (15-23.8% federal). After tax, ~$8,000 to donate. Charity gets $8,000.
- Donate ETH directly — Charity gets $10,000 (no capital-gains tax). You deduct $10,000.
Same after-tax cost to you. Charity gets ~$2,000 more. You deduct ~$2,000 more. Strictly better unless you specifically need the cash.
How to donate
- Email info@feedam.org — we'll send a wallet address and transfer instructions
- Select cryptocurrency + amount — 70+ supported including BTC, ETH, USDC, SOL, MATIC, ADA, DOT
- Enter your info for tax receipt — name + email; can be anonymous if preferred
- Send to displayed wallet address — confirmed within 1 hour for major chains
- Receive tax receipt at FMV — emailed automatically
Common cryptocurrencies accepted
| Major | Stablecoins | Other |
|---|---|---|
| BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH | USDC, USDT, DAI | SOL, ADA, DOT, AVAX, MATIC, LINK, UNI, AAVE, ATOM, NEAR, FIL, ALGO, XLM, XRP, DOGE, SHIB |
Year-end deadline
Crypto on-chain confirmation can take 10 minutes (Solana) to 1+ hour (Bitcoin during congestion). For year-end giving, initiate by December 28 to ensure confirmation by December 31.
Frequently asked questions
Why donate crypto instead of cash?
For appreciated long-held crypto, you avoid capital-gains tax AND deduct full FMV. Strictly better than selling first.
Which cryptocurrencies?
BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, and most major altcoins — email to confirm a specific coin.
How does it work?
Email info@feedam.org with coin + amount. We send a wallet address; you get a tax receipt at FMV.
When is the gift complete?
The date crypto arrives on-chain in our wallet. For year-end, initiate by Dec 28.