STRONG EVIDENCE OF BITCOIN HOLDINGS
These organizations distribute grants in Bitcoin and track allocations in satoshis rather than exclusively in fiat currency. This operational behavior provides strong evidence they maintain Bitcoin reserves, even if not explicitly stated as treasury policy. Their grant distribution in BTC demonstrates practical commitment to holding Bitcoin.
2 Organizations
Organizations that distribute grants in Bitcoin and track allocations in satoshis
Human Rights Foundation
Supporting individuals and projects that make Bitcoin and related freedom technologies more powerful tools for human rights defenders
- ▸Fund History: Accepting Bitcoin donations since 2014
- ▸Total Distributed: $8.5+ million in BTC over 5 years
- ▸Recent Grants: 1.3 billion satoshis in latest round (January 2026)
HRF distributes grants in Bitcoin rather than converting to fiat, indicating they maintain Bitcoin reserves. Their focus on authoritarian regimes demonstrates Bitcoin's role in financial freedom.
OpenSats
Providing sustainable funding for free and open-source contributors working on freedom tech and Bitcoin projects
- ▸Total Allocated: $32.6 million USD / ~34.6 billion satoshis
- ▸Grantees: 382 grantees in 40+ countries
- ▸Funding Sources: Receives grants from HRF's Bitcoin Development Fund and community donations
OpenSats tracks allocations in satoshis alongside USD, suggesting Bitcoin holdings. They fund Bitcoin Core developers and infrastructure projects critical to the network.