ABOUT
The Unchained Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a Bitcoin-native charitable giving vehicle sponsored by University Impact, a 501(c)(3) organization. It allows donors to contribute Bitcoin directly into a multisig vault, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to qualifying nonprofits over time. Unlike traditional DAFs that liquidate donated assets, the Unchained DAF holds Bitcoin in collaborative custody using Unchained Capital's multisig infrastructure until grants are distributed. This structure makes it one of the only donor-advised funds in the United States that maintains Bitcoin as a treasury asset between donation and grant disbursement, preserving potential appreciation for charitable purposes.
BITCOIN POLICY
- ▸Bitcoin held in collaborative multisig vaults via Unchained Capital infrastructure
- ▸Donor retains grant recommendation rights while Bitcoin appreciates in custody
- ▸Immediate tax deduction on Bitcoin contribution at fair market value
- ▸Sponsored by University Impact (EIN 82-1504018), a 501(c)(3) public charity
- ▸Grants distributed to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) organizations
TREASURY TIMELINE
WHY THIS MATTERS
The Unchained DAF is structurally unique: it is one of the only donor-advised funds in the US that holds Bitcoin in multisig custody rather than liquidating on receipt. This means donated Bitcoin can appreciate between contribution and grant distribution, potentially increasing charitable impact. For Bitcoin holders who want to give strategically while preserving upside, this is the most architecturally sound vehicle available.
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Research in progress. Citations coming soon.
HOW TO DONATE
- 1.Visit unchained.com/daf to open a donor-advised fund account
- 2.Contribute Bitcoin directly — no conversion to fiat on receipt
- 3.Receive immediate tax deduction at fair market value of donated BTC
- 4.Recommend grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations over time
CATEGORY
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IRS FINANCIALS
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IRS EO STATUS
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