JIMMY
BEARDEN
Jimmy Bearden is a Bitcoin nonprofit researcher and digital entrepreneur based in Hoover, Alabama. He founded and operates the Bitcoin Nonprofit Directory, the definitive research resource tracking organizations that hold Bitcoin as treasury reserves.
His research covers Bitcoin treasury management, nonprofit compliance with IRS 501(c)(3) guidance, Bitcoin philanthropy platforms, and the strategic case for mission-driven organizations holding Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset. He has published 25 research articles on this site covering the full spectrum of Bitcoin nonprofit activity.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Research focus areas covered across 25 published articles on this site.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Bitcoin as nonprofit reserve asset strategy, custody, and policy frameworks
POLICY & COMPLIANCE
IRS 501(c)(3) guidance, regulatory advocacy, and legal frameworks for Bitcoin-holding orgs
ADOPTION
Org-level Bitcoin adoption case studies, operational models, and philanthropy platforms
EDUCATION
Bitcoin literacy programs, board education, and donor communication frameworks
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
All 25 research articles published on the Bitcoin Nonprofit Directory, sorted by most recent.
Building a Bitcoin Treasury: Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofit Boards
May 12, 2026
HRF Bitcoin Development Fund: 2026 Grant Round Analysis
May 10, 2026
OpenSats 2025 Annual Report: $24M Distributed to 270+ Developers
May 5, 2026
The Bitcoin Nonprofit Landscape: 2026 State of the Sector Report
May 1, 2026
Rainforest Foundation US Treasury for the Trees: 100 BTC Goal Progress Update
April 28, 2026
Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas: What Nonprofits Need to Know Before Attending
April 25, 2026
My First Bitcoin: Operating a Nonprofit on 100% Bitcoin Rails
April 20, 2026
Adopting Bitcoin 2026: The Conference for Bitcoin Nonprofit Leaders
April 18, 2026
Why Nonprofits Are Choosing Bitcoin Over Traditional Endowment Funds
April 15, 2026
How Bitcoin Donations Differ from Traditional Charitable Giving
April 10, 2026
Bitcoin vs Inflation: What Nonprofit Treasuries Need to Know in 2026
April 8, 2026
How to Accept Bitcoin Donations: A Nonprofit Compliance Guide
April 1, 2026
Bitcoin Nonprofit Compliance: IRS 501(c)(3) and Cryptocurrency Guidance
March 30, 2026
Bitcoin Nonprofit Treasury Policy: What Boards Need to Approve
March 25, 2026
Bitcoin Treasury Diversification: Why Single-Asset Strategy Works for Nonprofits
March 22, 2026
The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset for Mission-Driven Organizations
March 18, 2026
Satoshi Nakamoto Institute: Preserving Bitcoin's Intellectual History
March 15, 2026
Brink: Funding Bitcoin Core Development Through Nonprofit Infrastructure
March 12, 2026
EverGive and the Future of Bitcoin Philanthropy Platforms
March 8, 2026
Bitcoin Development Initiative: Where Corporate Philanthropy Meets Open Source
March 5, 2026
Bitcoin Endowment Fund: Long-Term Treasury Strategy for Nonprofits
March 1, 2026
El Salvador Bitcoin Education: My First Bitcoin's National Curriculum
February 26, 2026
Bitcoin Policy Advocacy: How Nonprofits Are Shaping Regulatory Outcomes
February 22, 2026
How Human Rights Foundation Uses Bitcoin to Bypass Authoritarian Banking
February 20, 2026
OpenSats Wave 4 Grants: Who Got Funded and Why It Matters
February 15, 2026
ABOUT THE DIRECTORY
The Bitcoin Nonprofit Directory was built to answer a specific question: which nonprofits actually hold Bitcoin as a treasury reserve rather than immediately converting donations to fiat? The answer required original research across IRS filings, annual reports, public statements, and direct organizational disclosures.
The directory applies a five-tier evidence framework to classify each organization: Confirmed Holders (on-chain or audited proof), Strong Evidence (multiple credible signals), Bitcoin-Only Operations (100% Bitcoin rails), Platforms (Bitcoin giving infrastructure), and Unknown Status (accepting but no treasury disclosure). This framework is documented in full on the Verification Methodology page.
All research is conducted independently. No organization pays for inclusion or classification. The goal is an accurate, defensible, and regularly updated record of the Bitcoin nonprofit sector as it evolves.