CONFIRMED BITCOIN TREASURY HOLDERS
These organizations have publicly stated policies to hold Bitcoin as long-term treasury reserves rather than immediately converting donations to fiat currency. They represent the vanguard of nonprofit financial strategy, treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset with appreciation potential.
3 Organizations
Organizations with publicly stated policies to hold Bitcoin rather than immediately convert to fiat
Rainforest Foundation US
Protecting rainforests and Indigenous peoples' rights in Central and South America
- ▸Treasury Initiative: "Treasury for the Trees" launched January 30, 2025
- ▸Goal: Raise and hold 100 Bitcoin
- ▸Strategy: Primary goal is long-term holding; may strategically liquidate portions for urgent operational needs
RFUS explicitly frames Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset with appreciation potential, not just a donation method. This represents a fundamental shift in nonprofit financial strategy.
My First Bitcoin
Bitcoin education nonprofit focused on global education initiatives
- ▸Reserves: 100% of organizational savings held in Bitcoin (confirmed for 2024)
- ▸Operational Payments: 85%+ of payment volumes sent using Bitcoin or Lightning Network
- ▸Transaction Volume: Over 800 Bitcoin transactions in 2024
My First Bitcoin demonstrates operational proof that nonprofits can function almost entirely on Bitcoin rails. Their transparency and quarterly reporting set a standard for Bitcoin-only organizations.
MATTER
Helping people launch projects that improve communities around the world
- ▸Policy: "We plan to HODL all Bitcoin contributions as an investment" (stated on donation page)
- ▸Explicitly states they are "not interested in flipping these funds for fiat"
- ▸Frames Bitcoin holding as alignment with long-term crypto donor philosophy
MATTER's explicit public HODL policy — stating they will not convert Bitcoin to fiat — is one of the clearest treasury reserve commitments in the nonprofit sector. Unlike organizations that accept crypto but immediately liquidate, MATTER treats Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset aligned with donor intent.