Bitcoin donor-advised funds powered by Unchained Connections

Today, Unchained and University Impact are announcing the launch of bitcoin Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), enabling you to support meaningful causes while leveraging the native properties of bitcoin. Learn more about DAFs by reading this article.

Why choose a bitcoin DAF powered by Unchained Connections?

• Direct bitcoin donations: Send bitcoin directly into the DAF and from the DAF to non-profits, without converting to USD or incurring exchange fees. Now you can hold bitcoin on behalf of non-profit organizations, even if they aren’t ready to hold it themselves.
• Maximize charitable giving: Grow your bitcoin tax-free within the DAF, increasing the impact of your contributions.
• Unmatched security: Donations are secured on-chain in multisig vaults, offering complete transparency over the bitcoin.
• Tax benefits: Receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of your bitcoin and avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets.

How does it work?

1. Contribute bitcoin to the DAF and receive an immediate tax deduction
2. Watch your bitcoin appreciate tax-free.
3. Distribute your donations to your chosen charities in either bitcoin or USD.

Take advantage of this opportunity to make a greater impact with your charitable bitcoin giving.

Fix the money, fix the world.

Tax benefits mentioned above are hypothetical and illustrative and assume relevant requirements of the Internal Revenue Code are met. Unchained does not provide tax or legal advice. This information is educational only and cannot be relied upon as tax advice, as it has not been catered to your individual tax circumstances. Unchained makes no representations regarding the tax consequences of any structure described herein, and all such questions should be directed to an attorney, CPA, or other tax advisor of your choice.