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THE BITCOIN ENDOWMENT

Platform connecting nonprofits with Bitcoin donors and providing treasury education

Verified by Community
Treasury Policy Public
Direct Bitcoin Donations
LAST VERIFIED: February 12, 2026

ABOUT

The Bitcoin Endowment connects nonprofits with Bitcoin donors and provides treasury education. They help nonprofits accept Bitcoin donations, educate organizations on holding Bitcoin as a long-duration treasury asset, connect nonprofits with best practice custody solutions, and market participating nonprofits to the Bitcoin community. Their role as a facilitator and educator is critical to expanding the number of nonprofits that adopt Bitcoin treasury strategies.

BITCOIN POLICY

POLICY CLASSIFICATION
FACILITATOR AND EDUCATOR
HOLDING DETAILS
  • Helps nonprofits accept Bitcoin donations
  • Educates on holding Bitcoin as long-duration treasury asset
  • Connects nonprofits with best practice custody solutions
  • Markets participating nonprofits to Bitcoin community

TREASURY TIMELINE

2023
Founded to bridge nonprofits and Bitcoin donors
2024
Launched treasury education program for nonprofits
2025
Expanded custody solution partnerships

WHY THIS MATTERS

Provides infrastructure and education for nonprofits considering Bitcoin treasury strategies.

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Policy Page2023-01-01

Official Website - Mission and Structure

The Bitcoin Endowment is purpose built in service to Bitcoin shared values. Endow any asset and seed a legacy of bitcoin giving. Endowed assets transformed into bitcoin to timelessly compound.

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Tax Filing2023-01-01

FAQ - 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status

AQ Giving dba "The Bitcoin Endowment" is recognized as tax-exempt charitable organization. IRC Sections 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). EIN: 88-1938342. First 501c3 to process hashrate as endowed asset.

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Policy Page2023-01-01

About - Leadership and Organizational Structure

Leadership: Austin Wilcox (Chairman, CEO, AQ Capital), Paul Nylen (Vice Chair, Tax Attorney), Nathan Osborn (Treasurer, COO, former DAF managing attorney $700M+ AUM). Mission: Endow Bitcoin values in perpetuum.

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Media Coverage2025-02-10

University of Austin Partnership - $5M Bitcoin Fund

University of Austin launching $5 million Bitcoin fund as part of $200 million endowment. Partnership with Unchained and Bitcoin Endowment. Bitcoin held minimum 5 years.

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Press Release2024-05-30

Unchained Partnership Announcement

Groundbreaking partnership: Unchained and University of Austin launching first long-term endowment fund held in bitcoin. $5 million initiative, minimum 5-year Bitcoin investment period.

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HOW TO DONATE

  • 1.Visit thebitcoinendowment.org for information
  • 2.Platform connects donors with participating nonprofits
  • 3.Provides custody and treasury education resources

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