PUBLIC BITCOIN POLICY

RAINFOREST FOUNDATION US

Protecting rainforests and Indigenous peoples' rights in Central and South America

Verified by Community
Treasury Policy Public
Direct Bitcoin Donations
LAST VERIFIED: September 29, 2026
TREASURY GOAL
100 BTC
POLICY LAUNCH
Jan 2025
EVIDENCE
Public policy

ABOUT

Rainforest Foundation US publicly launched Treasury for the Trees in January 2025, a Bitcoin-based reserve initiative with a stated 100 BTC fundraising goal. The organization describes a long-term holding objective while allowing strategic liquidation of appreciated Bitcoin for urgent operating needs.

RESEARCH ASSESSMENT

PUBLIC BITCOIN RETENTION POLICY
REVIEWED 2026-09-29CONFIDENCE: HIGH

Yes. Rainforest Foundation US publicly launched Treasury for the Trees in January 2025 with a stated goal of raising 100 BTC for long-term rainforest and Indigenous-rights funding. The organization also says it may strategically liquidate appreciated Bitcoin for urgent operational needs. This is a public policy statement, not proof of a current Bitcoin balance.

WHAT THE EVIDENCE ESTABLISHES
  • ▸A dated public Bitcoin Treasury initiative.
  • ▸A stated 100 BTC fundraising target.
  • ▸A long-term holding objective with a disclosed liquidity exception.
WHAT IT DOES NOT ESTABLISH
  • ▸A current BTC balance.
  • ▸Independently audited proof of reserves.
  • ▸A Bitcoin-only operating model.

BITCOIN POLICY

POLICY CLASSIFICATION
PUBLIC BITCOIN TREASURY POLICY WITH STRATEGIC-LIQUIDITY CAVEAT
HOLDING DETAILS
  • ▸Treasury for the Trees launched January 30, 2025.
  • ▸Stated fundraising goal: 100 BTC.
  • ▸Public policy describes long-term holding and possible strategic liquidation for urgent needs.
  • ▸A current BTC balance is not publicly established by the reviewed sources.

PRIMARY EVIDENCE

LIMITATIONS
  • ▸Accessible first-party sources do not provide an independently audited current BTC balance.
  • ▸The stated policy permits strategic liquidation of appreciated Bitcoin.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Rainforest Foundation US provides a dated, public example of a nonprofit describing Bitcoin as a long-term reserve strategy, while also disclosing a liquidity exception.

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HOW TO DONATE

  • 1.Visit rainforestfoundation.org/bitcoin for direct Bitcoin donation
  • 2.Supports both onchain Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments
  • 3.Tax-deductible donation as a 501(c)(3) organization
  • 4.Contact Beth Duncan (bduncan@rainforestus.org) for large donations or questions

CONTACTS

Beth DuncanMarina WrightCamila Rossi

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