BITCOIN POLICY INSTITUTE

Providing research and policy analysis to advance sound Bitcoin policy in the United States, while building a Bitcoin treasury reserve

Verified by Community
Treasury Policy Public
LAST VERIFIED: May 8, 2026
FOUNDED
2021
BTC RESERVE SINCE
Jan 2024
EIN
88-1567390
STATUS
Confirmed

ABOUT

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and advocacy organization focused on producing rigorous policy analysis to inform lawmakers, regulators, and the public about Bitcoin. Founded in 2021, BPI publishes research on Bitcoin's role in financial inclusion, energy policy, national security, and monetary policy. BPI began building a Bitcoin reserve in January 2024, confirmed by Unchained Capital's research published April 8, 2026. This makes BPI one of the few policy-focused nonprofits to explicitly hold Bitcoin as a treasury asset — a structural alignment between their advocacy work and their organizational finances.

BITCOIN POLICY

POLICY CLASSIFICATION
BUILDING A BITCOIN RESERVE SINCE JANUARY 2024
HOLDING DETAILS
  • Bitcoin Reserve: Building a Bitcoin reserve since January 2024
  • Confirmed by: Unchained Capital research, April 8, 2026
  • Structure: 501(c)(3) public charity — donations are tax-deductible
  • Focus: Bitcoin policy research, regulatory analysis, and public education
  • Headquarters: Nashville, TN

TREASURY TIMELINE

2021
Bitcoin Policy Institute founded as 501(c)(3)
Jul 2022
Achieved IRS tax-exempt status (EIN: 88-1567390)
Jan 2024
Began building Bitcoin reserve — confirmed by Unchained Capital
2024–2026
Published research on Bitcoin national security, BitBonds, and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

WHY THIS MATTERS

BPI is one of the leading Bitcoin policy research organizations in Washington D.C., producing analysis that directly influences regulatory and legislative outcomes. Their decision to build a Bitcoin reserve since January 2024 creates structural alignment between their advocacy mission and their organizational finances — they are not just arguing for Bitcoin policy, they are holding Bitcoin.

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Policy Page

Bitcoin Policy Institute - Official Website

The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonprofit think tank focused on Bitcoin policy research and advocacy. The organization accepts Bitcoin donations via OpenNode but has not publicly disclosed a Bitcoin treasury holding policy.

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Tax Filing

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Bitcoin Policy Institute (EIN 88-1567390)

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer confirms Bitcoin Policy Institute EIN 88-1567390 as an active 501(c)(3) public charity. Annual Form 990 filings available for review.

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Tax Filing

IRS EO Select Check - Bitcoin Policy Institute 501(c)(3) Verification

IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check confirms Bitcoin Policy Institute (EIN 88-1567390) is an active 501(c)(3) organization eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

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Donation Page

Bitcoin Policy Institute - Donate Page (OpenNode)

Bitcoin Policy Institute accepts Bitcoin donations via OpenNode payment processor. No public statement on whether donated Bitcoin is held as treasury reserves or converted to fiat on receipt.

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HOW TO DONATE

  • 1.Visit btcpolicy.org/donate to donate Bitcoin to BPI
  • 2.Donations are tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) organization
  • 3.BPI holds Bitcoin as a treasury reserve — your donation is held in Bitcoin

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Confirmed Bitcoin Treasury Holders

IRS FINANCIALS

SOURCE: PROPUBLICA NONPROFIT EXPLORER (IRS FORM 990)

EIN
881567390
STATUS
501(c)(3)
FY2023 FINANCIALS
REVENUE
$1.08M
ASSETS
$451K
IRS RULING
2022-07-01
TAX DEDUCTIBLE
YES
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IRS 990 FINANCIALS

SOURCE: PROPUBLICA NONPROFIT EXPLORER · FY2023 · 2 FILINGS ON RECORD

TOTAL REVENUE
$1.1M
TOTAL EXPENSES
$811K
TOTAL ASSETS
$451K
NET ASSETS
$447K
CONTRIBUTIONS
$1.1M
OFFICER COMP
$226K
VIEW FULL 990 ON PROPUBLICA NONPROFIT EXPLORER

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