Foundations and Nonprofits
Organizations funding development and adoption.
Salvador Government - Bitcoin Cold Storage and Vault Services
The Salvadoran government has announced the secure storage of a significant portion of its Bitcoin in a physically secured vault within national territory. This initiative establishes a formal cold storage solution for national Bitcoin holdings, emphasizing transparency and security. The service is not a commercial store or payment processor, but a sovereign-level implementation of Bitcoin custody using offline, air-gapped vaults.
Human Rights Foundation - Bitcoin Donations and Freedom Technology Support
The Human Rights Foundation accepts Bitcoin donations since 2014 to fund research and advocacy for human rights globally. Donors can contribute via Bitcoin on-chain payments, Lightning Network, or through BTCPay Server. The foundation supports privacy-focused initiatives and uses Bitcoin as a tool of freedom for individuals in authoritarian regimes facing financial surveillance and restrictions.
Mozilla Foundation - Non-Profit Internet Advocacy and Donations
The Mozilla Foundation is a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a healthy, open, and free internet. It accepts donations through various methods including credit card, bank transfer, and stock contributions. All contributions are tax-deductible in the U.S. and support its mission to defend internet freedoms and privacy. The foundation does not accept Bitcoin or Lightning payments, nor does it offer any cryptocurrency-related services.
Consumer Choice Center - Bitcoin Donations and Advocacy
Consumer Choice Center accepts Bitcoin donations to support consumer advocacy efforts globally. Donors can contribute any amount using Bitcoin, with the option to support local, regional, or global initiatives. The organization emphasizes transparency, independence, and privacy in its operations, and explicitly accepts Bitcoin as a payment method for charitable giving.
Bitcoin Development Fund - Grants for Bitcoin and Freedom Technologies
The Bitcoin Development Fund supports software developers, educators, and community builders working on Bitcoin and related freedom technologies to enhance privacy, security, and decentralization—especially for human rights defenders in authoritarian regimes. Projects focus on Bitcoin Core, Nostr, and other tools that empower individuals in repressive environments with uncensorable financial tools.
Human Rights Foundation - Bitcoin Development Fund Projects
The Human Rights Foundation supports freedom technology through its Bitcoin Development Fund, advancing open-source software, Bitcoin research, and financial privacy for people under authoritarian regimes. Projects are selected to strengthen financial resilience and digital freedom in repressed regions.
Motiv - Bitcoin-Based Community Programs and Education
Motiv is a nonprofit organization in Peru that empowers marginalized communities through health, education, and vocational training programs. Its mission includes using Bitcoin to create a self-sustaining circular economy, with a focus on financial inclusion and community development. The organization accepts Bitcoin donations and supports programs that integrate Bitcoin into daily life, such as payment systems and entrepreneurship training.
CoinCenter - Policy Advocacy and Legal Support for Bitcoin
CoinCenter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for balanced, informed regulation of Bitcoin and other decentralized blockchain technologies. It focuses on educating policymakers and promoting legal frameworks that preserve innovation, privacy, and autonomy in cryptocurrency. Donations support its research, policy briefings, and litigation efforts.
Coin Center - Policy Advocacy and Research on Cryptocurrencies
Coin Center is a non-profit organization focused on policy issues related to cryptocurrencies. It conducts research, educates policymakers, and advocates for sensible regulation of Bitcoin and other digital assets. The site offers educational content on topics like consumer protection, financial surveillance, privacy, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on open standards and individual freedom.
Fulgur Ventures - Lightning Network Funding and Resource Directory
Fulgur Ventures is a startup investment firm focused on early-stage companies building on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. The site offers a portfolio of Lightning Network-enabled services, including node hosting, payment processors, wallets, and analytics tools, and supports ecosystem development through grants and advisory. It serves as a directory of projects and infrastructure built on the Lightning Network, highlighting innovation in decentralized finance.
Asobitcoin - Bitcoin Education and Community Development in El Salvador
Asobitcoin is a foundation promoting Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador through education, community building, and strategic collaboration. It supports initiatives like Mi Primer Bitcoin and La Casa del Bitcoin, provides business advisory services, and delivers practical tools for companies to accept Bitcoin payments.
OpenSats - Nostr Grants and Open-Source Project Funding
OpenSats, a nonprofit foundation, funds over a dozen open-source projects in the Nostr ecosystem to support a sustainable, decentralized, and censorship-resistant social network. This includes grants for Nostr clients, relays, tools, and design efforts that advance the protocol's growth and adoption within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
OpenSats - Funding for Open-Source Projects in Bitcoin and Nostr Ecosystems
OpenSats is a 501(c)(3) public charity that funds free and open-source projects advancing Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems. It supports developers through grants, operates on a transparent, non-custodial model, and allocates funds to projects in 40+ countries. The organization emphasizes transparency, accountability, and decentralized funding via public grants and donations.