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Donate Cryptocurrency to Americares 

Why Americares?

For over 45 years, Americares has been working to bring better health to people and communities in times of disaster and every day. Americares reaches 80 countries a year on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Your crypto donation can help bring hope and healing to people facing unimaginable hardships. Donate now and make an impact where it matters most.

We accept donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over a hundred additional leading cryptocurrencies. 

How can I donate cryptocurrency to Americares?

Donating crypto is safe, easy, and fast. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick three-step process: 

  • Select your preferred cryptocurrency and enter your gift amount 
  • Provide your email address and contact information (or choose to give anonymously)
  • Make your gift! 

Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated tax receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide. 

Want to calculate your tax benefit when you donate cryptocurrency? Check out this Tax Benefit Calculator for Crypto Donations.  

Why does Americares accept cryptocurrency?

With more than 600 million crypto users worldwide, the crypto community is in a position to make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy. Donating crypto is also one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Americares. When you donate appreciated crypto in the U.S., you typically avoid paying state and federal capital gains tax, enabling the charity to receive the full amount (rather than an after-tax remainder).

Which cryptocurrencies does Americares accept?

Americares accepts donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over a hundred other cryptocurrencies through The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange. For a complete list of cryptocurrencies we accept, access the dropdown menu in the donation form on this page.   

I need assistance with my donation. How can I get in touch?

Thank you for your interest in supporting Americares. To contact us about making a crypto donation, please send us an email at DonorRelations@temp-sampler-americares.materiell.net with the subject line, “Crypto Donation.” 

Is a cryptocurrency donation tax deductible?

Yes, your crypto donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The IRS does not treat cryptocurrency as cash. Instead, it treats crypto as property—similar to donating stocks, artwork, or other non-cash assets. That means if your crypto has increased in value, donating it instead of selling it first can help you avoid capital gains tax. Please consult your tax advisor with further questions.

How does Americares receive the funds?

Crypto asset donations are processed and sold by The Giving Block and the net proceeds from the sale of the assets are transferred to Americares is U.S. dollars. Americares does not maintain any cryptocurrency or a reserve of cryptocurrency, therefore all crypto asset donations to Americares are deemed final.