{"id":5897,"date":"2025-05-20T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nptrust.org\/?p=5897"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:46:21","slug":"make-a-charitable-impact-with-crypto-and-donor-advised-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nptrust.org\/philanthropic-resources\/philanthropist\/make-a-charitable-impact-with-crypto-and-donor-advised-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto &amp; Donor-Advised Funds: A 2025 Donor Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If part of your portfolio contains cryptocurrency\u2014or \u201ccrypto\u201d\u2014you\u2019ve likely paid close attention throughout the market\u2019s latest resurgence. With the global cryptocurrency market exceeding $3.74 trillion and Bitcoin crossing historic highs this year, many donors are re-evaluating how to put their appreciated assets to work for philanthropic impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are experiencing positive gains from recent activity in crypto, donating appreciated digital assets can be one of the most tax-efficient and impactful ways to give. And the best tool for making that happen may already be at your fingertips: a <strong>donor-advised fund (DAF).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Give Crypto<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The beginning of 2025 brought renewed investor confidence, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both reaching levels not seen since late 2021. If you acquired crypto at lower values and have held it for over a year, donating some of those long-term appreciated assets could offer <strong>significant tax advantages<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital Gains<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: By donating directly, rather than liquidating, you may be able to avoid capital gains tax liability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Claim a fair-market value deduction<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: For long-term assets, you may be able to deduct the full market value at the time of donation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maximize your philanthropic potential<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: More of your asset\u2019s value goes to the causes you care about.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But timing is everything. In a volatile market, gains can erode quickly. That\u2019s why donors are acting decisively when valuations peak\u2014and a DAF can make the process seamless.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How a Donor-Advised Fund Simplifies Crypto Giving<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">A DAF acts as your charitable giving account. When you contribute crypto to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">your NPT <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">DAF, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">sponsoring organizatio<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">n <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">handles the liquidation for you. The net proceeds are then made available in your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">DAF <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241887686 BCX0\">account for you to recommend grants to any IRS-qualified nonprofit.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW241887686 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135531693 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135531693 BCX0\">Here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135531693 BCX0\"> how the process typically works with NPT<\/span><\/span>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Initiate your intent to donate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Let NPT know which crypto asset and how much you wish to donate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Assist with compliance &amp; due diligence: <\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">You\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\"> provide some basic documentation, such as when and how the crypto was <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">acquired<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\"> and your ID (part of K<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">now <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">Y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">lient<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">\/A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">nti-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">M<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">oney <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">L<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\">aundering<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39974818 BCX0\"> requirements).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign the affidavit: <\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114724295 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114724295 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114724295 BCX0\">This confirms the gift is irrevocable and acknowledges potential market fluctuations between transfer and sale.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW114724295 BCX0\">Transfer the asset:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW114724295 BCX0\"><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW114724295 BCX0\">NPT will provide a secure wallet address. A small test transfer is encouraged before sending the full amount.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Receive a gift receipt:\u00a0<\/strong>This will confirm the type and quantity of crypto received. You are responsible for obtaining a qualified appraisal if you plan to claim a charitable deduction exceeding $5,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grant at your pace:\u00a0<\/strong>Once liquidated, the proceeds are available in your DAF to recommend grants\u2014immediately or over time.<br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\">Cryptocurrency cannot be held as an investment, according to NPT\u2019s investment policy. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\">Accordingly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\">liquidation usually occurs shortly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\">after<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\"> receipt. This helps avoid <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199029128 BCX0\"> volatility risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Creative Strategies: Beyond the Standard Gift<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While most donors use their DAFs to make grants on their own timeline, some are exploring more collaborative strategies. For example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pooled giving through designated funds<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: If your favorite nonprofit isn\u2019t set up to accept crypto, NPT can establish a designated fund to aggregate donations from multiple crypto donors and then grant out to the organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mission-aligned giving<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Donors are pairing crypto giving with specific impact areas\u2014targeting nonprofits aligned with those missions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Timing donations around market events<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: In 2025, smart donors are capitalizing on price rallies by donating at the top of the market, then recommending grants when needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Things to Consider in 2025<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Volatility remains high<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: While markets have rebounded, they remain sensitive to regulatory news and macroeconomic shifts. Don&#8217;t wait too long to act if you&#8217;re aiming to donate at a high.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regulatory landscape is evolving<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The U.S. continues to refine tax guidance for digital assets, but donating through a 501(c)(3) DAF remains a compliant and proven strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not all DAFs accept crypto<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Options vary by DAF sponsor. NPT first started to accept gifts of cryptocurrency in 2017.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since then, NPT has accepted gifts of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Monero and Maker, among many others\u2014helping donors convert these assets to charitable capital.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Get Started with Confidence<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you hold crypto and are ready to make a meaningful impact, contributing to your Donor-Advised Fund allows you to turn digital wealth into real-world good\u2014with efficiency, flexibility, and tax advantages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about contributing cryptocurrency to a DAF at NPT, email us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:npt@nptrust.org\">npt@nptrust.org<\/a><\/strong>. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re here to help you make a smart, strategic, and lasting charitable gift.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated from previous versions published 7\/21\/24, 12\/23\/24, and 2\/6\/25.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If part of your portfolio contains cryptocurrency\u2014or \u201ccrypto\u201d\u2014you\u2019ve likely paid close attention [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_has_post_settings":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,44,30],"tags":[],"hashtags":[],"class_list":["post-5897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alerts","category-news-for-donors","category-philanthropist"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Crypto &amp; Donor-Advised Funds: A 2025 Donor Guide | NPTrust<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Donating cryptocurrency to charity is steadily regaining popularity. 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