ABOUT
The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit policy research organization that seeks to educate people about the principles of individual liberty, economic freedom, and accountable government. In 2024, the Grassroot Institute allocated a portion of their cash reserves to Bitcoin, making them one of the first state-level policy think tanks in the United States to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy. They have been active advocates for cryptocurrency-friendly regulation in Hawaii, including supporting the 2024 decision by the state Division of Financial Institutions to allow cryptocurrency companies to operate freely in Hawaii.
BITCOIN POLICY
- ▸Bitcoin Reserve: Allocated a portion of cash reserves to Bitcoin in 2024
- ▸Confirmed by: Unchained Capital research, April 8, 2026
- ▸Tax-Exempt Since: April 2001 (IRS 501(c)(3))
- ▸Headquarters: Honolulu, HI
- ▸Focus: Individual liberty, economic freedom, accountable government in Hawaii
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WHY THIS MATTERS
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is one of the first state-level policy think tanks in the US to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy. Their 2024 decision to allocate a portion of cash reserves to Bitcoin, combined with their advocacy for cryptocurrency-friendly regulation in Hawaii, demonstrates how regional policy organizations are integrating Bitcoin into both their financial strategy and their policy agenda.
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