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
TREASURY TIMELINE
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.
RESEARCH CITATIONS
Research in progress. Citations coming soon.
HOW TO DONATE
- 1.Visit grassrootinstitute.org/donate/ to donate to the Grassroot Institute
- 2.Donations are tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) organization
- 3.Contact the institute directly for Bitcoin donation options
CATEGORY
CONFIRMEDConfirmed Bitcoin Treasury Holders
IRS FINANCIALS
SOURCE: PROPUBLICA NONPROFIT EXPLORER (IRS FORM 990)
IRS EO STATUS
EIN 99-0354937 not found in IRS EO Select database.
IRS 990 FINANCIALS
SOURCE: PROPUBLICA NONPROFIT EXPLORER · FY2023 · 13 FILINGS ON RECORD
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