ABOUT
Rainforest Foundation US is one of the first nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency donations, beginning in 2015. In January 2025, they launched "Treasury for the Trees," a groundbreaking initiative to raise and hold 100 Bitcoin as a long-term treasury reserve asset. RFUS explicitly frames Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and appreciation vehicle, not merely a donation method. This represents a fundamental shift in how nonprofits approach financial sustainability, treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve rather than converting it immediately to fiat currency.
BITCOIN POLICY
- ▸Treasury Initiative: "Treasury for the Trees" launched January 30, 2025
- ▸Goal: Raise and hold 100 Bitcoin
- ▸Strategy: Primary goal is long-term holding; may strategically liquidate portions for urgent operational needs
- ▸History: One of the first nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency donations (2015)
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WHY THIS MATTERS
RFUS explicitly frames Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset with appreciation potential, not just a donation method. This represents a fundamental shift in nonprofit financial strategy.
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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
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