Donor-advised funds

Simplify bitcoin for the causes you care about

Direct tax-free donations to the charities of your choice in bitcoin or US dollars. Charities avoid costly exchange fees and you get to participate in the security of bitcoin on behalf of the charities.

Bitcoin secured in an Unchained vault

The only donor-advised fund where bitcoin is secured in transparent collaborative custody. Donors can verify security alongside Unchained and your DAF sponsor, confirming the bitcoin on the blockchain.

Charities get the benefits of tax free bitcoin growth

Bitcoin contributed to a donor-advised fund is not subjected to capital gains taxes, which could make your charitable donation go further if the value of bitcoin increases. You may get a tax-deduction for bitcoin moved into this structure today.

What is a donor-advised fund?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a highly flexible charitable giving tool that allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Think of it as a “lily pad” that provides a strategic resting place for your charitable assets before they reach their final destination.

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Unchained does not provide tax or legal advice. Any information on this page or otherwise provided is educational only and cannot be relied upon as tax advice. 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.

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Secure the bitcoin in a segregated collaborative custody vault where donors can participate in the security along with Unchained and the DAF sponsor.

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It's possible to avoid giving control to a single entity, even if you can’t hold a key. The keys are geographically distributed among three independent organizations.

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Maximize the impact of your charitable bitcoin

Simplify bitcoin for the causes you care about

Bitcoin secured in an Unchained vault

Charities get the benefits of tax free bitcoin growth

Donors, charities, and sponsors all benefit from Unchained

“As a donor-advised fund sponsor, we prefer using Unchained bitcoin donations due to their innovative and secure collaborative custody model.”

What is a donor-advised fund?

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