PLATFORM

PLATFORM MODELS

These platforms hold Bitcoin on behalf of multiple charities, solving the operational complexity problem for traditional nonprofits. They provide custody solutions, treasury education, and infrastructure that allows charities to benefit from Bitcoin exposure without managing technical implementation. Platform models democratize access to Bitcoin treasury strategies.

3 Organizations

Grantmaking, donor-advised-fund, or other infrastructure models that use Bitcoin without implying the platform operator owns all assets handled.

BITCOIN PLATFORM MODEL

Human Rights Foundation

Supporting individuals and projects that make Bitcoin and related freedom technologies more powerful tools for human rights defenders

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MODEL
Funder
FUND
Bitcoin Development
RESERVE PROOF
Not public
BITCOIN POLICY
Bitcoin Development Fund and Bitcoin-denominated grantmaking
HOLDING DETAILS
  • ▸HRF says it has accepted Bitcoin donations since 2014.
  • ▸Its Bitcoin Development Fund supports Bitcoin privacy, security, decentralization, education, and community work.
  • ▸HRF reports Bitcoin-denominated grantmaking through the Fund.
WHY THIS MATTERS

HRF demonstrates how a mission-driven funder can use Bitcoin in grantmaking without that alone proving an organization-wide treasury allocation.

BITCOIN PLATFORM MODEL

OpenSats

Providing sustainable funding for free and open-source contributors working on freedom tech and Bitcoin projects

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MODEL
Grantmaking
GRANT PAYOUTS
Bitcoin
RESERVE PROOF
Not public
BITCOIN POLICY
Bitcoin-denominated grant distribution; treasury allocation not publicly established
HOLDING DETAILS
  • ▸OpenSats says it distributes grants only in Bitcoin.
  • ▸Its FAQ says fiat donations are converted to Bitcoin for grants.
  • ▸The organization publishes transparency materials and reports ongoing grantmaking.
WHY THIS MATTERS

Bitcoin grant denomination is important operational evidence, but it should not be used as a shortcut to claim a fully Bitcoin-denominated balance sheet.

BITCOIN PLATFORM MODEL

Unchained Donor-Advised Fund

Enabling Bitcoin donors to give strategically through a Bitcoin-native donor-advised fund

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MODEL
Donor-advised fund
SPONSOR
University Impact
CUSTODY
Collaborative
BITCOIN POLICY
University Impact-sponsored Bitcoin donor-advised-fund platform
HOLDING DETAILS
  • ▸University Impact is the sponsoring charitable entity.
  • ▸Unchained Connections provides the platform and collaborative-custody infrastructure.
  • ▸Contributed Bitcoin can remain on-chain until a donor directs a grant.
WHY THIS MATTERS

Platform, sponsor, donor vault, and recipient roles must remain distinct to prevent DAF assets from being misreported as a provider’s corporate reserves.